DO YOU KNOW—Most Common Concerns Intended Parents Have about Donor ConceptionMillions of people dream of having a baby but struggle for years with infertility or seek other unconventional ways to build a family. In an era of new options in reproductive medicine, many couples are using a third person’s egg, sperm, or embryo to conceive. Having a child with another person’s genetics is complex. Couples have concerns about how donor conception will affect their future family life, especially their child.Confusion and fear can leave parents feeling unequipped on this path to parenthood. Shame and unresolved grief about infertility create silence around a controversial topic that needs a voice. Secrets can hurt a family. A fertility counselor addresses your urgent questions:•Why should we tell our child we’re not genetically related?•How do we tell our child about donor conception? And when is the best time? •What if my child is upset?•What if I don’t feel like the real parent?•Will others treat our family differently?•Should we keep the donor a secret?You can learn to overcome fears that make you want to keep a secret—yet maintain your family’s privacy. This book offers education and awareness so parents can guide their donor-conceived children through various stages of development with age-appropriate conversations.
✔ Author(s): Jana M. Rupnow LPC
✔ Title: Three Makes Baby: How to Parent Your Donor-Conceived Child
✔ Rating : 4.5 out of 5 base on (142 reviews)
✔ ISBN-10: 1732549419
✔ ISBN-13: 9781732549418
✔ Language: English
✔ Format ebook: PDF, EPUB, Kindle, Audio, HTML and MOBI
✔ Device compatibles: Android, iOS, PC and Amazon Kindle
Readers' opinions about Three Makes Baby by Jana M. Rupnow LPC
Lucy Garraway
I must confess, this book made me shed tears like never before. The themes of love, loss, and resilience struck a chord with my soul. It was an emotional journey I'm grateful to have taken.
Katherine Stevenson
The way the author handled complex emotions and relationships was remarkable. I felt deeply connected to the characters, and their growth throughout the story was both inspiring and moving.
Polly Hurlbutt
The plot was so well-paced that I lost track of time while reading. I was completely immersed in the story, eagerly turning the pages to uncover the next twist.
