Podcasts about donor sperm

Today we are re-releasing one of our most popular episodes back from 2020, so there's a chance you haven't heard it yet! In this episode I chat to Oceane, a midwife and mother of three who so generously shares the beautiful, intricate details of her two homebirths. She also tells the story of her wife’s birth and the journey they have taken to become parents with donor sperm and IVF, the logic involved in deciding who will be pregnant and the joy of breastfeeding at the same time. Oceane’s story is inspiring, informative and heartwarming and the video of baby Emmeline’s arrival captures the euphoria of supported and trusted family-centred birth. Check out our FREE guide on perineal massage here. Follow us on Instagram to keep the conversation going. To learn more about The Birth Class, my online childbirth education course head to the shop here.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

I'm talking all about the benefits of known sperm donation with Danielle Winston of The Seed Scout @theseedscout on today's brand new episode of The Egg Whisperer Show.⁠ ⁠ When Danielle and her partner, practicing pediatrician Dr. Paige Kennedy-Winston, were looking to build their own family, they quickly realized the space of sperm banking was riddled with roadblocks for most families.⁠ ⁠ The process was highly impersonal, the anonymity and lack of diversity adding to the problem, and options seemed extremely limited. That's when Danielle and Dr. Kennedy-Winston took matters into their own hands and found their own donor. ⁠ ⁠ They got the idea for their sperm donor matchmaking concierge service, The Seed Scout, from their own first-hand experience. With Danielle's business and law background and Dr. Kennedy-Winston's pediatric experience, they made The Seed Scout a reality by taking a human-centered, ethical approach to known sperm donation that's founded on the belief that it's a basic human right to know the identity of one's donor and genetic origins.⁠ ⁠ In this conversation, Danielle and I talked all about:⁠ ⁠

Send us a textIn this week's episode of Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday, we dive deep into the world of donor sperm and how it offers new possibilities for individuals and couples looking to build their families. Whether you're a single woman, part of a same-sex couple, or dealing with male infertility, donor sperm can be a life-changing option.Dr. Mark Amols breaks down the process of choosing the right sperm donor, the key differences between known and anonymous donors, and the emotional and ethical considerations of using donor sperm. You'll also learn about:The reasons why people use donor spermHow sperm is selected, processed, and used in treatments like IUI and IVFLegal and psychological aspects of donor spermPractical tips on managing costs and planning for future family growthIf you or someone you know is exploring the option of sperm donation, this episode provides essential insights and support. Tune in now and share this episode with those who may benefit from understanding this important aspect of fertility care!Thanks for tuning in to another episode of 'Taco Bout Fertility Tuesday' with Dr. Mark Amols. If you found this episode insightful, please share it with friends and family who might benefit from our discussion. Remember, your feedback is invaluable to us – leave us a review on Apple Podcasts, Spotify, or your preferred listening platform. Stay connected with us for updates and fertility tips – follow us on Facebook. For more resources and information, visit our website at www.NewDirectionFertility.com. Have a question or a topic you'd like us to cover? We'd love to hear from you! Reach out to us at TBFT@NewDirectionFertility.com. Join us next Tuesday for more discussions on fertility, where we blend medical expertise with a touch of humor to make complex topics accessible and engaging. Until then, keep the conversation going and remember: understanding your fertility is a journey we're on together.

Stephanie Levich is an author, and founder and president of Family Match Consulting, an egg donor and surrogacy agency in Los Angeles. Her recent book is titled "From the Start: A Book About Love and Making Families." I'm excited to have her join me on the show today to talk about how to find the best surrogate and egg donor. In this conversation, Stephanie and I are talking about adoption, surrogacy, and egg donation. We discuss how to navigate the process of finding egg donors and surrogates, and different ways intended parents manage their emotions and the mental health side of modern family building. Listen on Dr. Aimee's website. Find Stephanie Levich and Family Match here. Purchase Stephanie's book, "From the Start" here.   Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 16th, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. More ways to connect: Subscribe to my YouTube channel Join Egg Whisperer School Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org  where you can schedule a consultation.

Today, I'm excited to be talking to Dr. Diane Tober about egg and sperm donation, and the making of modern families. Diane has done an inspiring amount of research about all things egg and sperm donor, and I'm delighted she's sharing her wealth of knowledge with us. In this episode, we talk about: - what to look for when considering donor eggs and sperm (including what's really important vs what people think is important) - why keeping donation open is best for everyone involved - how egg and sperm donation has changed since the 1990s when she began studying donation - Diane's book, "Romancing the Sperm," and her upcoming movie, "The Perfect Donor"   Thank you so much for joining me Diane!    Read the full show notes and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website.   Find Dr. Diane Tober online at her website, here.   Subscribe to this podcast by clicking here. Would you like to learn about Egg Freezing or IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for next IVF and The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/trailblazing-the-sperm-donor-industry-with-dylan-morgan-of-cascade-cryobank Join me on the latest episode of the Egg Whispers Show as I dive deep with Dylan Morgan from Cascade Cryobank!  Cascade Cryobank is revolutionizing the sperm banking industry with the first Early Disclosure program in the United States. This groundbreaking initiative allows consenting donors to connect with recipient families once a live birth is reported, setting a new standard for the industry. By facilitating these early connections, it helps children born through donor sperm understand their genealogy from an early age and alleviates any uncertainty about future contact for the donors. In addition to this innovative approach, Cascade Cryobank is dedicated to ensuring the highest quality of donors. They conduct comprehensive mental health evaluations and offer the most expansive gene panel in the industry. With a fresh and diverse donor catalog and a commitment to transparency, Cascade Cryobank is not only redefining industry norms but also leading the way in fostering open and honest donor-recipient relationships. Here's a little bit about what Dylan and I cover in this episode: Breaking barriers with the Early Disclosure program in the sperm banking industry. The journey and motivations behind founding Cascade Cryobank. Insight into the screening and selection process for sperm donors. Advice for individuals and couples considering sperm donation. The importance of mental health in donor selection. The future of sperm banks and the impact of Cascade Cryobank's innovative approaches. Don't miss this fascinating discussion, especially if you're interested in the latest advancements in reproductive technology and donor programs. Cascade Cryobank stands out in the sperm banking industry due to its groundbreaking Early Disclosure program, which allows consenting donors to connect with recipient families after a live birth is reported. This innovative approach not only helps children born through donor sperm understand their genealogy from an early age but also mitigates the uncertainty of future contact for the donors. Furthermore, Cascade Cryobank employs comprehensive mental health evaluations and offers the most expansive gene panel in the industry, ensuring the highest quality of donors. With a fresh and diverse donor catalog and a commitment to transparency, Cascade Cryobank is redefining the norms and leading the way in promoting open and honest donor-recipient relationships. Resources: Website: www.cascadecryobank.comContact: service@cascadecryobank.com Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, July 15, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom.   Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.   Other ways to connect with Dr. Aimee and The Egg Whisperer Show: Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates   Timestamps: 00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome 00:39 The Early Disclosure Program 01:50 History and Motivation Behind Cascade Cryobank 02:52 Dylan's Background and Experience 04:13 Selecting and Screening Sperm Donors 06:35 Advice for Prospective Parents 07:21 Inspiration and Implementation of Early Disclosure 10:19 Challenges and Future of Sperm Banking 13:36 Unique Aspects of Cascade Cryobank 15:11 Conclusion and Contact Information

In today's episode, we explore the complex world of donor conception with experts Dr. Mark Leondires and Lisa Schuman, LCSW. They provide an overview of their book, Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception, which serves as a resource for those considering donor conception due to infertility, medical issues, same-sex partnerships, or gender orientation.  The book covers everything from initial considerations and emotions to the medical and genetic processes involved, selecting the right donor, and talking to children about their donor conception.   Tune in to hear how to manage the challenges of a donor conception journey.  Guest: Dr. Mark Leondires and Lisa Schuman, LCSW, authors of Building Your Family; The Complete Guide to Donor Conception  Dr. Mark Leondires  Medical Director and Founding Partner  at Illume Fertility and Gay Parents to Be  Lisa Schuman, LCSW  Founder of The Center for Family Building  Host: Dan Bulger, Progyny   For more information, visit Progyny's Podcast page and Progyny's Education page for more resources. Be sure to follow us on Instagram, @ThisisInfertilityPodcast and use the #ThisisInfertility. Have a question, comment, or want to share your story? Email us at thisisinfertility@progyny.com.     This episode is also a video! Watch it here:  https://youtu.be/kX60smGnP9k 

All too often when talking about infertility, we only tell one side of the story. Traditionally in the public discourse, it has very much fallen into the category of a ‘women's issue'. However, as our guest this week Reece Conca can all too painfully attest, 40% of infertility issues are actually male factor related. Reece Conca is a former Australian Rules Footballer, who played over 150 games for Richmond and Freemantle. When Reece and his partner Bell were finding it difficult to conceive, it took them far too long to discover that Reece has a condition called Azoospermia, which effects 1% of men - a condition where in Reece had no sperm in his semen. In this Vulnerabiltea House, Reece speaks openly and honestly about the physical and emotional toll of a fertility journey he is very much still on, the hormone injections, the surgeries and much, much more.  To follow Annabelle and Reece on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@annabelleandreeceSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

What's it like to have an egg retrieval for IVF at KindBody? Meredith just had hers and she's here to share the results - how many eggs were retrieved, how many were mature, and how many were fertilized with her gay best friend's sperm. WHAT A TIME TO BE ALIVE.OTHER EPISODES REFERENCED:The attempted break-in! - https://backupplanpod.com/21-january-was-wild/Meet Krystina - https://backupplanpod.com/9-to-breed-or-not-to-breed-w-krystina-arielle-whitney-warrenRead the full blog post for this episode - https://backupplanpod.com/33-egg-retrieval-surgery/Support the Show.CONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comYouTube: https://www.www.youtube.com/@backupplanpodInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpod CONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8 WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Created, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins.@backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube.Visit https://backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Read the full show notes: https://www.draimee.org/your-guide-to-picking-an-egg-donor-sperm-donor-and-gestational-carrier   Dr. Aimee shares how she personalize the process of finding an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, so that everyone involves feels like they are well informed and empowered with the right information. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, May 20, 2024 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

It's a wild time to start IVF right now, so Meredith's got a stream of consciousness for y'all this week, from rage about Tommy Tuberville's thoughtlessness to Backup Plan listener reactions.In this episode, Meredith covers: 00:39 - Where she's currently at in her conception timeline05:09 - Personal Feelings on the IVF Ruling in AlabamaRead the full blog post for this episode.Articles about the ruling...The science of IVF: What to know about Alabama's 'extrauterine children' ruling, NPRDoctors and patients fearfully proceed with IVF after Alabama court rules embryos are children, NBC NewsCONNECT WITH THE BACKUP PLANWebsite: https://backupplanpod.comYouTube: https://www.www.youtube.com/@backupplanpodInstagram: https://instagram.com/backupplanpodTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@backupplanpodFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/backupplanpodCONNECT WITH MEREDITHInstagram: https://instagram.com/meredithk8WORK WITH THE BACKUP PLANVisit https://backupplanpod.com/work-with-me for brand partnerships and business inquiries.Support the showCreated, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins. @backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube. backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

Single and living in Salt Lake City with a demanding TV career tested Kristen Kenney's resilience.After a failed engagement in her mid-thirties, Kristen threw herself into her work as an NBA sideline reporter which led to her to believing IVF or adoption was her only option. After an emotionally draining, yet positive experience attempting to secure healthy embryos, Kristen randomly met a man in Las Vegas and fell pregnant naturally, giving birth to her first baby at 40-years-old.Join us for an open, no holds barred conversation about being single, being down and out, and life doing a 180 when you least expect it.You can follow Kristen at @kristenkenneyFollow @birthingbeyond35 on Instagramwww.birthingbeyond35.com

In this month's Fertility & Sterility: Unplugged, we take a look at articles from F&S's sister journals! Topics this month include: HCG as a predictor of pregnancy outcome after IVF (1:38), progestin ovulation suppression and embryo development (13:30), expanded carrier screening in sperm donors (29:30), and the future of fertility in the metaverse (42:30). F&S Reviews: https://www.fertstertscience.org/article/S2666-335X(23)00072-1/pdf   F&S Science: https://www.fertstertreviews.org/article/S2666-5719(24)00001-X/fulltext  F&S Reports: https://www.fertstertreports.org/article/S2666-3341(23)00107-1/fulltext  Consider This: https://www.fertstert.org/news-do/exploring-metaverse-fertility-clinics-future-treatment View the sister journals at: https://www.fertstertreviews.org https://www.fertstertreports.org https://www.fertstertscience.org  

What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, you have an increased risk for infection. Today's guest experienced 4 losses, 9 IUIs, and 5 IVF transfers.  Her most recent loss was due to PPROM and incompetent cervix of her son Gabriel at 19 weeks gestation. Her first loss was due to a left ovarian ectopic pregnancy, her 2nd loss was at 6 weeks with no fetal heartbeat, 3rd loss was a chemica pregnancy, and 4th loss was Gabriel.  Tynisha has a story to tell about how much she and her partner spent in their journey to be come parents. Ty and her partner take us on the journey through ups and downs and discuss how they chose donor sperm, and why they continue on their pursuit to become parents. In this episode, Ty shares how she used to be embasrrased to share her journey because non of her friends and family could relate.  Ty and her wife share their love in this episode and how this podcast helped save their marriage.  Its an emotional one because their love and desire to become parents radiates on screen.  Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

Dr. Klimczak and Dr. Reed discuss Lala from Vanderpump Rules and her plan to use a sperm donor. They also talk about who uses donor sperm, how to prepare for donor sperm IUI, and important factors to consider.

Today, I'm excited to be talking to Dr. Diane Tober about egg and sperm donation, and the making of modern families. Diane has done an inspiring amount of research about all things egg and sperm donor, and I'm delighted she's sharing her wealth of knowledge with us. In this episode, we talk about: - what to look for when considering donor eggs and sperm (including what's really important vs what people think is important) - why keeping donation open is best for everyone involved - how egg and sperm donation has changed since the 1990s when she began studying donation - Diane's book, "Romancing the Sperm," and her upcoming movie, "The Perfect Donor"   Thank you so much for joining me Diane!    Read the full show notes and transcript on Dr. Aimee's website.   Find Dr. Diane Tober online at her website, here.   Subscribe to this podcast by clicking here. Would you like to learn about Egg Freezing or IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for next IVF and The Egg Freezing Class. The next live class call is on Monday, October 30, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain Egg Freezing and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips! Join Egg Whisperer School Checkout the podcast Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.  

Ever wonder what it's like to walk into a sperm bank, answer some peculiar questions, donate, and then years later discover you have 97 biological children? That's exactly what happened to Donor Dylan, our guest in this riveting discussion. Dylan lets us into his journey of discovery, the shock of learning that he has a multitude of biological children, and the string of lies from the sperm bank that have shaped his life in unimaginable ways. We promise you a front row seat into the complex and often misunderstood world of sperm donation, as Dylan shares his quest to bring humanity into the business of creating humans. Dylan doesn't shy away from the uncomfortable bits. He talks about the antiquated laws that hinder gay men from donating, and the uncanny questions thrown his way at the sperm bank. We also tackle the controversial issue of donor anonymity and the weighty responsibilities Dylan grapples with as he navigates ties with numerous biological children. Equally important, Dylan shares his heartwarming experience of being discovered by a group of mothers he donated to, and the profound connections he's formed with his donor-conceived families. Brace yourself for an enlightening and emotive journey that will challenge your understanding of sperm donation and its far-reaching implications.Support the show

We cover a lot of topics in this episode, so buckle your seat-belts. Today we get a front row seat to learn from a mom already wise in her years, Emily Mulligan!  Emily is a solo mum by choice to two little girls living on the West Coast of Australia.  She walks us through her journey into creating her family, as well as her experience in discovering and managing her PMDD (premenstrual dysphoric disorder, a very severe form of PMS).Crippled by low self-esteem, depression + anxiety as well as an overwhelming feeling of never feeling good enough, Emily has recently discovered her calling outside of a career, working on the impostor syndrome one day at a time!IN THIS EPISODE, WE COVERED...The thoughts + experiences that led Emily to donor conceptionThe way she differentiates depression + anxiety from a hormonal disorderHow her personal project became a social movementDON'T MISS-Ways Emily has leaned on friends and community resources to support her and her girls// MENTIONED IN THE EPISODE //Ngala (Australia)// CONNECT WITH EMILY //Join the waitlist: TheLoveMumProject.comInstagram: @thelovemumprojectPersonal IG: @emilygracemulliganI believe in you + I'm cheering you on.Come say hi!  I'm @parent_wholeheartedly on Insta.Schedule your FREE Consultation: wholeheartedly.as.me/callSupport the show*FREE* MASTERCLASS: Learn how to CONFIDENTLY parent your strong-willed child WITHOUT threats, bribes or giving in altogether so you can BREAK FREE of power struggles + guilt www.parentingwholeheartedly.com/unapologeticwww.parentingwholeheartedly.com

We're focusing on obtaining sperm, y'all. This is where Meredith is currently at in trying to figure out how to get Michael's bodily fluids from one corner of the country to another.Check out the website for additional show notes, including links to buy your own DIYICI supplies.Hello Bello 20% off for new customers with code “MEREDITHB“Kegg Fertility Tracker Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Kegg Trackers at the above link. Kindred Bravely 15% off nursing and maternity wear with code “Meredith15“.Mosie Baby Support The Backup Plan by purchasing Mosie kits at the above link. Disclaimer: This post contains affiliate links. If you make a purchase, I may receive a commission at no extra cost to you.Support the showCreated, produced and hosted by Meredith Kate, co-produced by Julian Hagins. @backupplanpod on Instagram, TikTok, Pinterest, Facebook, and YouTube. backupplanpod.com for show notes, transcripts, partner links, and our newsletter.

In this episode of the SART Fertility Experts podcast we are joined by Jane Mattes, a Licensed Clinical Social Worker, Psychotherapist, and founder of an organization called “Single Mothers by Choice”.  Here, we explore some of the personal experiences that led to the creation of this important organization, as well as some of the many considerations faced by those pursuing single motherhood.  Find the #StartwithSART Fertility Experts series wherever you get your podcasts. Looking for advice on building a family? Ask the experts and #StartwithSART. For more information about the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, visit our website at https://www.sart.org Have a topic you'd like to hear? Tell Us!

What is PPROM? Preterm premature rupture of the membranes (PPROM) is a pregnancy complication. In this condition, the sac (amniotic membrane) surrounding your baby breaks (ruptures) before week 37 of pregnancy. Once the sac breaks, you have an increased risk for infection. Today's guest experienced 4 losses, 9 IUIs, and 5 IVF transfers.  Her most recent loss was due to PPROM and incompetent cervix of her son Gabriel at 19 weeks gestation. Her first loss was due to a left ovarian ectopic pregnancy, her 2nd loss was at 6 weeks with no fetal heartbeat, 3rd loss was a chemica pregnancy, and 4th loss was Gabriel.  Tynisha has a story to tell about how much she and her partner spent in their journey to be come parents. Ty and her partner take us on the journey through ups and downs and discuss how they chose donor sperm, and why they continue on their pursuit to become parents. In this episode, Ty shares how she used to be embasrrased to share her journey because non of her friends and family could relate.  Ty and her wife Tori share their love in this episode and how this podcast helped save their marriage.  Its an emotional one because their love and desire to become parents radiates on screen.  This episode is one you should watch on our youtube chanel Sisters in Loss TV. Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss TV Youtube Channel Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

In our 174th episode of Beyond the Bump, we chat with Jossie. Jossie reached out to us saying that she has been going through IVF for over 5 years - she has such a layered story with elements that we feel all our listeners can relate to. We hope you enjoy!!! Jossie talks about being a gay woman who is with a transgender male partner. Were there any hard times during Jossie's teen years due to her sexuality? When did Jossie's reproductive journey begin? And when did she know that she needed IVF? What's the difference between IUI and IVF? Jossie talks about having bi-polar and endometriosis and going through IVF What is the difference between an IVF cycle versus a transfer? What's it like living with bi-polar? And does Jossie ever have manic episodes? Jossie talks about that excruciating two-week wait after an IVF transfer What does the process of choosing a sperm donor entail? What's the process of egg donation? And was it something Jossie had ever considered? Does Jossie and her partner plan on raising their child gender neutral? What is social infertility? What is the best way you can support someone going through IVF and/or infertility issues? And so MUCH MORE   Beyond the Bump is a podcast brought to you by Jayde Couldwell and Sophie Pearce! A podcast targeted at mums, just like you! A place to have real conversations with honest and authentic people.   Follow us on Instagram at @beyondthebump.podcast to stay up to date with behind the scenes and future episodes.    This episode of Beyond the Bump is brought to you by KiwiCo: Redefine learning with play — explore hands-on projects that build creative confidence and problem solving skills with KiwiCo!   Get 50% off your first month plus FREE shipping on ANY crate line at kiwico.com/BTB. 

Dr. Aimee shares how she personalize the process of finding an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, so that everyone involves feels like they are well informed and empowered with the right information. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, March 6, 2023 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode, I chat to Fiona about her experience with two boys under two. Together with her wife, Hayley, she embarked on IVF to conceive their first son with donor sperm. Fiona is honest about the challenges of social infertility, the long wait times and the importance of a positive mindset throughout the experience. Her pregnancy was challenging due to debilitating pubic symphysis but with support from her private obstetrician she had a really positive induced birth. Her breastfeeding journey was complicated by her baby's tongue tie and she admits that at four months - after weeks of feeding, pumping and top-up formula feeds - she felt it best to prioritise her mental health and wean him. Fiona also takes us through Hayley's pregnancy and birth and discusses what it was like to be the birth support parent.  Not long now until my new book, The Complete Australian Guide to Pregnancy and Birth, is published. It covers everything you need as you journey through pregnancy and prepare for a positive birth experience. --> Pre-order it  now.

Hayley and Katja Schoenberg bravely share their story of conceiving using donor sperm, going through a pregnancy during covid times, and having an unwanted induction of labour for a predicted big baby, which lead to a traumatic birth experience for them both.  This isn't an easy story to hear, but it's essential for both you and your partner to understand so you can try to avoid going through many of the devastating procedures and interventions that caused this trauma. You can follow Hayley and Katja on Instagram @theschoenbergfamilyIf you would like to buy a copy of the book that accompanies this podcast Labour of Love - The Ultimate Guide to Being a Birth Partner — - click here:-https://bit.ly/LabourofloveOr purchase a copy via my website - www.birthability.co.ukFollow me on Instagram @theultimatebirthpartner @birthabilityBook a 1-2-1 session with Sallyann  -  https://linktr.ee/SallyannBeresfordPlease remember that the information shared with you in this episode is solely based on my own personal experiences as a doula and the private opinions of my guests, based on their own experiences as mothers.  Any recommendations made may not be suitable for all women so listeners must do their own research before making decisions.  

Are you considering donor egg or sperm? When should you consider these options? What choices do you have and what are some of the psychological hurdles you need to consider? We talk with Dr. Angela Leung, a reproductive endocrinologist at Reproductive Medicine Associates of New Jersey; and Dr. Poonam Sharma, a Licensed Psychologist specializing in reproductive issues.In this episode, we cover:Sperm Donation:What are the possibilities of getting pregnant when the male partner has an abnormal semen analysis? Does it depend on whether sperm count, motility, or morphology are abnormal?When should patients consider sperm donation from a medical standpoint?How and when should medical providers bring up the possibility of using donated sperm? Does it matter that the “patient” is usually the female partner?What are some of the psychological issues that may arise for the female partner using a sperm donor? What are some feelings the male partner commonly experiences? What type of impact does “asymmetry of parenthood” in which there will be a biological motherhood and social fatherhood have on couples?How do these issues differ if the patient is part of a heterosexual couple, a lesbian couple, or a single parent?Egg Donation:When should patients consider egg donation from a medical standpoint?What medical conditions make egg donation appropriate?How and when should medical providers bring up the possibility of using donated eggs? Who on the medical staff is the one that usually introduces the topic? What are some of the psychological considerations for the female partner? What are some of the psychological considerations for the male partner?What type of impact does “asymmetry of parenthood” in which there will be a genetic father and biological mother who is carrying but not using her own eggs?Donor Selection:What are some general medical considerations when selecting any type of donor? (i.e., egg or sperm bank vs. live donor)What advice would you give intended parents about psychological considerations when selecting a donor?Do medical providers or mental health professionals talk with patients about the use of anonymous vs. open donors/identified donors? What issues to consider when using known/directed donors? (i.e., friends, relatives)Should you tell the child? Embryo Donation:When should patients consider using donated embryos?How to discuss this option with patients?What are some of the psychological considerations for the intended parents? Additional Resources:American Society of Reproductive Medicine Guidance Regarding Gamete and Embryo Donation This podcast is produced  by www.CreatingaFamily.org. We are a national non-profit with the mission to strengthen and inspire adoptive, foster & kinship parents and the professionals who support them. Creating a Family brings you the following trauma-informed, expert-based content:Weekly podcastsWeekly articles/blog postsResource pages on all aspects of family buildingPlease leave us a rating or review RateThisPodcast.com/creatingafamilySupport the show

A very special daughter from donor sperm shares her unique story. She learned about her father having XXY 30 years after she was born from DNA testing. Make sure you grab your tissues for her captivating story. By far one of the most extraordinary stories in the entire podcasting community.

Beth Frattura is founder of The Stork Foundation and it was founded due to her infertility journey. It is an organization that gives hope and opportunity to those suffering from infertility and fighting for their dream of parenthood. They provide financial assistance to low resource individuals who require costly medical infertility treatments that would otherwise be out of financial reach. Infertility is not just a medical issue, but a fight for a dream. Even though it is recognized as a disease, there are only 13 states that have infertility insurance laws. 1 in 8 battle infertility and the wounds of infertility extend to hopeful and waiting grandparents, aunts, uncles. cousins and friends. The grants are not just treating a medical diagnosis, they are gifting the opportunity for all the experiences of over a lifetime of being a parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle and the positive ripple effect is amazing. Beth said with giving sizable grants it turns a no into a yes to having the chance to be a parent. The Stork Foundation has given out 13 grants thus far and will be accepting more applications September 1st - November 31st. Grants are used for Surrogacy, Donor Eggs, Donor Sperm, IUI or IVF. Visit the website for the application and all grant eligibility requirements. https://www.storkfoundation.org/ Donation and Corporate Sponsorships https://www.storkfoundation.org/donate.html Grant Application and requirements: https://www.storkfoundation.org/grants.html Hope Necklace: https://www.flipcause.com/secure/cause_pdetails/MTExOTM1 Facebook https://www.facebook.com/storkfoundationforinfertility Instagram: @storkfoundationforinfertility email: stork@storkfoundation.org Connect with Teresa: EMAIL: teresa.livingaftergrief.com Facebook https://www.facebook.com/.livingaftergrief/. Instagram: @livingaftergrief Website: www.livingaftergrief.com click and schedule a free complementary time to talk: https://calendly.com/teresa-reiniger/podcast-discovery-call

After a woman's at-home DNA test reveals multiple half-siblings, she discovers a shocking scheme involving donor sperm and a popular fertility doctorA total of 94 cline siblings were discovered  or found during  the production  of this documentary which means the number could increase.44 other Fertility  doctors  have a similar  situation  or moral crime as Don cline.Director Lucie Jourdan's “Our Father,” a frustrating, tawdry documentary, rips a headline for trashy dramatic beats of an Indianapolis fertility doctor who inseminated an untold number of women with his sperm. The physician in question, Donald Cline, didn't ask the women for their permission. They continued with their lives believing their child's father was an unnamed medical student or their respective husband. Decades later, though, through the DNA test 23andMe, the now-grown children are not only discovering unknown half siblings, they're learning that Cline is their father. Much of the film is told through the eyes of Jacoba Ballard. Because of her blonde hair and blue eyes, in a family of brunettes, she always wondered about her origins. After using 23andMe, she found seven other half-siblings and began connecting the dots, ultimately spearheading the search for other siblings. Deeper, darker secrets are also revealed, like how the doctor would slip away to his office to masturbate while his female patient sat desperate and vulnerable—both emotionally and physically—in an adjoining room. The story carries an inherent grotesqueness, ready-made to churn the stomach. But Jourdan uses hackneyed techniques, often undermining, and worst yet, trivializing these crimes. Throughout the documentary, a rolling number keeps track of how many children are discovered by Ballard. It's a necessary breadcrumb for the viewer. The unnecessary part, however, springs from the sound of a man moaning whenever the number increases. In a film produced by Blumhouse, surely, the sound effect stems from a horror conceit. But in a documentary about a man masturbating, it's tasteless.Jourdan struggles to let the tragic stories shared by these men and women to breathe. A jagged and eerie score adds an unnecessary, overbearing mood and tone to their recounting. Staged scenes of Ballard dressed in a red hoodie, hunched over her computer as a web of papers and photos surround her, are closer to comical than serious. And the obvious reenactments of an actor playing Cline in scenes with the real-life Ballard are strained, at best; amateurish at worst. At every turn, Jourdan is determined to relegate this crime to a tacky TruTV documentary. For much of the film, the primary question eating at the victims is “why?”—what would drive Cline to inseminate these women? A conspiracy theory offered by one victim points toward cultish origins. While religion plays a large role with Cline, Jourdan isn't at all interested in parsing how Cline used his spirituality to absolve himself. Nor does she really delve into the inadequacy of rape laws. In fact, the best minute of the film arises when the state's prosecutor and a law scholar explain why charges couldn't be brought against the doctor. Partially because while a clause in Indiana law could result in charges, the inherent bias jurors have against women in cases not considered “clear” instances of rape would make the prospects of any prosecution untenable. Rather than dive through those nuances, Jourdan pushes quack theories that do the narrative little good. The whole picture slows to a crawl under the weight of these extraneous tangents, making one wish a clearer thesis dominated the proceedings.   This movie is strongest when it focuses on the victims: the mothers like Liz White and Dianna Kiesler, and their children. In this plastic documentary, they're the only tangible link to reality. Each recollection from a mother—explaining their want for a baby, their joy of having one, and their heartbreak and disgust discovering how their desires were leveraged for this doctor's jollies—renders palpable empathy. Likewise for the now adults dealing with unmoored self-identities, health ailments, and despair. Angela Ganote of Fox59, the one person who believed these women, who went out of their way to investigate Cline, imbues this unyielding documentary with additional gravitas whenever she speaks about her research. None of those components, unfortunately, can overcome a movie too interested in manifesting trending topics over telling an alarming, gut-wrenching story with respect. While what Cline did and the fight his victims took to find justice is a truth worth knowing and learning, Jourdan's crass documentary isn't the best vehicle for such weighty material.   ★ Support this podcast on Patreon ★

Pregnancy is one of the highest risk times for family violence and in today's episode, Sara bravely shares her experience. After years of physical, emotional and verbal abuse, Sara got an intervention order and was under an alias in hospital when she birthed her first son. She then navigated years of court orders and visitations while receiving support from a family violence psychologist. Sara always knew she wanted a sibling for her son but she wasn't ready to be in another relationship so she accepted donor sperm and conceived via home insemination. At her twelve week scan she was speechless when she discovered she was pregnant with twins.  If Sara's story triggers concerns for yourself or your children, please contact 1800RESPECT- 1800 737 732 (24 hours, 7 days a week)

Dr. Aimee shares how she personalize the process of finding an egg donor, sperm donor, or gestational carrier, so that everyone involves feels like they are well informed and empowered with the right information.   Click here to read the full show notes. Do you have questions about IVF?Click here to join Dr. Aimee for The IVF Class. The next live class call is on Monday, April 11, 2022 at 4pm PST, where Dr. Aimee will explain IVF and there will be time to ask her your questions live on Zoom. Click to find The Egg Whisperer Show podcast on your favorite podcasting app.   Watch videos of Dr. Aimee answer Ask the Egg Whisperer Questions on YouTube.  Sign up for The Egg Whisperer newsletter to get updates  Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

Today's guest with Betsy Wurzel is Peter J. Boni, Author of "UPROOTED", Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial  Insemination. He discusses what inspired him to write this book. How he felt when he found out he was donor sperm conceived, and his search for his genetic history.  Peter also discusses his advocacy work and how lucrative the Artificial  Insemination business is!  This is one fascinating personal story that is a must-read!For further information and contact: https://bit.ly/3IZ5eG7

Today's guest with Betsy Wurzel is Peter J. Boni, Author of "UPROOTED", Family Trauma, Unknown Origins, and the Secretive History of Artificial Insemination. He discusses what inspired him to write this book. How he felt when he found out he was donor sperm conceived, and his search for his genetic history. Peter also discusses his advocacy work and how lucrative the Artificial Insemination business is! This is one fascinating personal story that is a must-read! For further information and contact: https://bit.ly/3IZ5eG7 Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In this episode Meegan and Harriet (yes I finally interview a couple!) share their journey to baby Jack. As a same sex couple, IVF is a given for them to conceive but they never envision that it will be so complicated. In their 6 years of trying both women fall pregnant and miscarry (3 miscarriages between them). They also both have a go with IVF, switch sperm donors to someone much closer to home, administer IUI in a car, egg share, develop a strong aversion to seeing other people's baby scan pictures and finally fall and stay pregnant with baby Jack. An incredibly interesting story with many twists, turns, laughs and utter heartbreak. Join Laksmi on Instagram: @wombroom.podcastIf you're enjoying the show please leave a review! Takes a mere few minutes and will help get these stories into more ears that really need them.You can listen to host Laksmi Wilson's story here:https://podcasts.apple.com/au/podcast/why-does-this-keep-happening-recurrent-miscarriages/id1484930949?i=1000528572349Support the show (https://www.patreon.com/wombroom)

In this Ask The Egg Whisperer episode, Penny sent in a question. Here's what she asked, “I'm 38 and a half. In the past six months, I've done three egg retrieval to preserve my fertility. In cycle one, I had 15 eggs frozen. Cycle two, four embryos with donors from one normal five AB one, lone mosaic, five DB. Cycle three, seven embryos. Five day five, one day six, one day seven waiting for PGT results. I'm hoping to start a family as a single mom by choice. I want to try to conceive as soon as next month after having an HSG. I ultimately want to have two kids, maybe both with the same donor or possibly with a partner with my frozen eggs, depending on life unfolds. And my fertility doctor recommended trying at least one IUI now that I've eggs and embryos banked, because I could possibly avoid the cost of a transfer and avoid shots. This sounds appealing, but shots sound terrifying. Would you recommend trying IUI with donor sperm first? What are the pros and cons? If yes. How many IUIs would you recommend before moving to a transfer?" Tune in to hear my answer to Penny's question, and to other listener questions. Do you want to learn more about Egg Freezing? Join Dr. Aimee for The Egg Feezing Class at The Egg Whisperer School.  The next live class call is on Monday, January 10, 2022 at 4pm PST. Dr. Aimee will be joined by Caroline Lunny, Kendall Long, and Jacqueline Trumbull (all of whom you may know from the Bachelor Nation). Listen on Dr. Aimee's website  Subscribe to my YouTube channel for more fertility tips!  Subscribe to the newsletter to get updates Dr. Aimee Eyvazzadeh is one of America's most well known fertility doctors. Her success rate at baby-making is what gives future parents hope when all hope is lost. She pioneered the TUSHY Method and BALLS Method to decrease your time to pregnancy. Learn more about the TUSHY Method and find a wealth of fertility resources at www.draimee.org.

In this episode, we're talking about donor sperm and treatment abroad. We have discussed donor conception on the podcast before and refer throughout the episode to previous chats we're had as we've spoken to egg donors, as well as organizations that help match you with donors both in the UK and abroad and we've heard your stories about having treatment abroad with a donor egg or sperm, for a multitude of reasons.  The idea of using a donor to make your baby can take a lot of time to get your head around and it's so important to get support and there are brilliant organizations to guide you. We've chatted with the Donor Conception Network who have been around for a long time, working on the narrative about how we talk about this with our loved ones.  More recently, the brilliant Becky Kearns who is @defiingmum on Instagram has launched her Paths to https://members.definingmum.com/ (Parents hub) which is to support people looking at donor conception and Becky is working tirelessly to provide webinars and an amazing support network to help answer the many questions that come with donor conception.  Our first guest is JR Silver who has created a wonderful children's book called https://www.sharingseeds.co.uk/ (Sharing Seeds). JR was diagnosed with the BRCA1 and sadly lost his sister to breast cancer 9 months later. The family had realized there was a line of females that had passed away young Sister died 9 months later. It was when he went to find out about PGD testing to see whether they could take sperm and have it analyzed to see if they would only put forward healthy sperm What is Non‐obstructive azoospermia (NOA) Ended up having fertility tests - he found out that he had zero sperm which is defined as Non‐obstructive azoospermia (NOA) Definition - no sperm in the ejaculate due to failure of spermatogenesis and is the most severe form of male infertility. The etiology of NOA is either intrinsic testicular impairment or inadequate gonadotropin production. JR went on to have more tests to confirm the condition and then went on to see a Urologist and had two operations to try and retrieve sperm over the coming year. He and his wife had a strong support network and also gained more support and also funding from the Jewish infertility charity https://www.chana.org.uk/ (Chana )  Chana is close to my heart as they also supported me in the early stages of our decision to donate our frozen embryo You can learn more about them What's it like choosing a sperm donor for a guy and what advice do you have for other men?  JR explained how he was on a light dose of anti-depressants felt that might have taken the edge off the choosing a sperm donor. Once the pair had got their head around it, they found it quite good fun.  JR talked about how his wife didn't want to see pictures, but it was one of his requirements. The pair are fair in the background and they wanted someone close to his aesthetic and he said that enabled them to pick the donors based on the pictures available. The donor was from Canada and the US from https://www.xytex.com/ (Xytex) JR says to be wary of all the advice offered and encourages Men to work with their partner and look at if they can deal with the setbacks of how it feels, see it as a joint project. How do you talk about using a sperm donor - with your friends and family?  This is such an important conversation and once we've also discussed on the podcast with Jana Rupnow...  See https://acast.com/privacy (acast.com/privacy) for privacy and opt-out information.

Fertility is not just a birthing factor, sometimes it is male factor.  Male infertility can be caused by low sperm production, abnormal sperm function or blockages that prevent the delivery of sperm. Illnesses, injuries, chronic health problems, lifestyle choices and other factors may contribute to male infertility. Today's guest shares her story with male factor infertility, going through IUI which resulted in a miscarriage, and having her rainbow baby.  She knew her partner had a high probability of infertility due to his medical history.  They started trying naturally and were unsuccessful so they went to a fertility specialist.  Then they were formally diagnosed with male factor infertility azoospermia with less than 5% chance of having natural children.  They then moved to third party reproduction and decided on using donor sperm.  They were successful with their medicated IUI that resulted in their first child.  When they tried for their second child the medicated IUI was successful but it resulted in miscarriage at 11 weeks gestation.  In this episode, we discuss male factor infertility, how to find donor sperm for black and brown people, and recovery and healing from miscarriage. This episode is for you to listen to if you and your partner have been diagnosed with male factor infertility or are considering searching for donor sperm for people of color. Listen to this episode here: sistersinloss.com/ep215 Become a Sisters in Loss Birth Bereavement, and Postpartum Doula Here Living Water Doula Services Book Recommendations and Links Below You can shop my Amazon Store for the Book Recommendations You can follow Sisters in Loss on Social Join our Healing Collective Online Support Group Join the Sisters in Loss Online Community Sisters in Loss Instagram Sisters in Loss Facebook Sisters in Loss Twitter You can follow Erica on Social Erica's Website Erica's Instagram Erica's Facebook Erica's Twitter

Get Me Pregnant is Mamamia's podcast that makes understanding assisted fertility easy. Consider this your no-BS guide!  What happens when you've always wanted to start a family, but you haven't found the right person to do it with?  Our guest today, Sorrell always knew she wanted to be a mum. But when 'Mr Right' failed to show up, she decided to take matters into her own hands. Today, Sorrell has two beautiful children conceived through the help of assisted fertility. Sorrell joins host, Leigh Campbell to talk about what it's really like to do IVF alone, how she picked her donor and what advice she has for other women looking to start a family. Plus, Dr Manuela Toledo stops by for Fact or Fiction. Manuela is going to help unpack some of the myths around sperm donors and having a baby alone.  SPECIAL THANKS  A huge thank you to Sorrell for coming on and sharing her family's story!  CREDITS Host:Leigh Campbell Guest: Dr. Manuela Toledo, Fertility Specialist, Tas IVF Producers: Mikayla Floriano Executive Producer: Madeline Joannou CONTACT US Call the pod phone on 02 8999 9386. Tell us your fertility story and send your feedback to podcast@mamamia.com.au Looking for other podcasts to listen to?  You'll find all our Mamamia shows at https://mamamia.com.au/podcasts/ Get Me Pregnant is a podcast by Mamamia made in partnership with IVF Australia, Melbourne IVF, Queensland Fertility Group and TasIVF. Please note this podcast retells personal assisted fertility journeys. The information provided should not substitute medical advice. Talk to your doctor to decide what option is right for you.  Mamamia acknowledges the Traditional Owners of the Land we have recorded this podcast on, the Gadigal people of the Eora Nation. We pay our respects to their Elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander cultures. Support the show: https://www.mamamia.com.au/mplus/ See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Counselling sessions, endless paperwork and the cost, why wouldn't you skip the expense of an IVF clinic and find a sperm donor online?

Each fertility story is unique and deserves to be heard. Today’s guest, Nicole, is not only a powerful warrior in the fertility space, but she is also a single mother by choice, a speech-language pathologist who works in numerous positions, and she is even getting her doctorate! In this episode, Nicole talks about her decision to become a mother despite not having a partner. She opens up about the sperm donor process and the complexities that come with making a life-altering decision such as this. All parents, no matter what their family structure looks like, need support, and we talk about the value of community and finding friends in unexpected places. There are numerous support groups and online forums for you to be a part of. Nicole also talks about the importance of speaking openly about the different forms families can take, why we should all be following our happiness, and her passion for the fertility community, which has given her so much. Nicole is the embodiment of a woman who leads with love and an open heart and shows us that we truly can have it all!

I am so excited to introduce Annaliese who is a single mum (by choice!) who took the journey at 40 to start a family with donor sperm, she is now truly blessed with 2 gorgeous boys. She tells her truly inspiring story today on Almost Grown Up, I think most of this podcast I said 'oh wow' about 50 times. Annaliese bravely tells her story on here and also inspires others on her Instagram account @iheartthehemsleys.  Thank you again to Annaliese for taking the time out to join the podcast.  

Sarah was twenty-seven when she discovered she had been conceived using a sperm donor. When she set out to find her biological father, she found out the truth about the global fertility business

WE DIVE INTO the topic of donor sperm counselling. WE GO DEEP with fertility counsellor Dr Melissa Oxlad. Melissa OPENS UP about the reasons why counselling is necessary prior to the use of donor sperm. Why do people using donor sperm need counselling? How many sessions of counselling are needed? What topics are covered in counselling? What are the risks and benefits of using donor sperm? What are the potential impacts of using donor sperm? Why is it important that we read to young children about how different types of families are created? Connect with Dr Melissa Oxlad: Clinical and Health Psychologist 168 Angas St, Adelaide SA 5000 Email: Melissa.oxlad@gmail.com Connect with The Fanny Mechanic: Email: info@drandreadis.com.au Website: www.drandreadis.com.au Website: www.thefannymechanic.com Instagram: dr_tash_the_fanny_mechanic Facebook: Dr Tash Facebook group: The Fanny Mechanic Podcast Group Facebook: Dr Tash Book ClubSupport the show: https://www.thefannymechanic.com/See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

This week my guest is an author and writer who goes by the name of JR Silver. JR is operating under a pseudonym, the one under which he has published a book called "Sharing Seeds: A Donor Sperm Story for Mummy, Daddy & Children" which is designed to open the conversation about conceiving via sperm donation. After finding out he carried not only the breast-cancer gene, he discovered that he also suffers from a condition making him unable to have children. JR and his wife then went on to have two children, via sperm donation, which although is something they're proud of and are advocates for, is something they've not yet told many people about openly. This first book was released in November 2020, and is the first in a planned series of Sharing Seeds books which aim to address a number of different fertility issues, breaking taboos and progressing the conversations with children about how they came into the world. JR is also an ambassador and contributing writer for the online fertility magazine IVF Babble. sharingseeds.co.uk IG: @sharingseedsbooks ivfbabble.com -- This episode is sponsored by Northern Powerhouse Media. To find out more about Northern Powerhouse Media's extensive range of products, go to npmedia.co.uk. Use promo code SODSPOD for a 50% introductory discount on your first order. If you'd like to support Sod's Law you can become a Sod's Law patron at patreon.com/sodspod from as little as £1 /$1 a month - there are different tiers including ad-free episodes, giveaways and more!

Sperm donation is a very viable option open to same sex couples, heterosexual couples and single women who wish to take the next step and have a baby so to find out more about what's involved Jen spoke to Ursula Lynch from the Waterstone Clinic.

In this episode, I talk to Annemette Arndal-Lauritzen, the CEO of the European Sperm Bank. Annemette has been in the company since 2013. She has a background in the healthcare sector and her main interests revolve around how women and sperm donors experience their contact with the sperm bank, and how to continuously improve this relationship. We had a really interesting discussion about the process for both the donor and the recipient, as well as the values of the Sperm Bank and their ideas about how they see their responsibility in this process, which was really reassuring to hear.    In this episode we cover:    - The recruitment of donors - The process the donors go through - The selection and profile of donors  - The process of ordering sperm -  Advice on how to choose a donor - Insights into finding donor siblings - Discussion around finding the balance between the rights and needs of the donor, the recipient and the donor conceived child - The values of the European Sperm Bank   For more information on the European Sperm bank you can follow them on Instagram/Facebook or see their website. 

Amanda Bird, MPAS, PA-C, is a Physician Assistant who is passionate about women's health and giving her patients the best care and reassurance in their journeys. Calisse invited Amanda (pre-social distancing) to discuss newly adopted telemedicine practices, reducing pain during hysteroscopies, azoospermia, crying with patients, the varied circumstances requiring sperm donations, and more. In this episode we find out more about the evolving role a PA plays during patients' cycles and procedures, and why Amanda's empathy and love for her job makes her such a special member of the fertility team. 

Today Calisse sits down with Kim Kluger-Bell, to whom Calisse has referred dozens of patients for their fertility counseling. Kim and Calisse discuss psychological issues regarding donor procedures, examining spousal and partnership disagreements around fertility choices, talking to children about their donor stories, and why speaking with a counselor prior to your procedure is often required and beneficial. Kimberly Kluger-Bell is a licensed marriage and family therapist with decades of experience counseling those struggling with reproductive challenges. She works and consults for fertility clinics throughout the US and is especially interested in helping parents of donor-conceived children talk with them about their origins. She is the author of the acclaimed book Unspeakable Losses: Coping with Miscarriage and Other Pregnancy Losses and The Pea That Was Me series, which includes egg donation, sperm donation, and embryo donation. She is also the author of The Very Kind Koala: A Surrogacy Story.

On Episode 5 I continue to talk about what thoughts may go through your head when you think about using donor sperm. I now go into what insecurities you may have and how that makes you feel, also why opening up about it is the way forward as hard as it can be! Its a tough subject and I hope this episode helps. send me a message any time! As always thank you so much for listening! FOLLOW ME : Instagram : nickdentonva Website : www.nickdentonva.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/NickDentonVA/ Twitter : www.twitter.com/NickDentonVA

On Episode 4 I talk about what thoughts may go through your head when you think about using donor sperm. When you realise that none of you will be a physical part of the child and how this can effect you. Its quite a tough subject and i hope this episode helps. send me a message any time! As always thank you so much for listening! FOLLOW ME : Instagram : nickdentonva Website : www.nickdentonva.com Facebook : www.facebook.com/NickDentonVA/ Twitter : www.twitter.com/NickDentonVA