Ep. 92 | Navigating the Emotional Journey: Redefining Family Through Egg Donation

Episode 92 June 27, 2023 00:16:37
Ep. 92 | Navigating the Emotional Journey: Redefining Family Through Egg Donation
Fertility Cafe
Ep. 92 | Navigating the Emotional Journey: Redefining Family Through Egg Donation

Jun 27 2023 | 00:16:37

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Hosted By

Eloise Drane

Show Notes

Despite being the most successful assisted reproductive technique, donor egg use involves complex emotions, from relief and hope to loss and grief. In navigating this uncharted territory, potential parents often grapple with feelings of guilt, jealousy, and a struggle with self-esteem and identity. Questions like "Am I less of a mother or a father because we're using a donor's egg?" are common. We explore the importance of addressing these feelings with professional support, remembering that love and nurturing play a larger role in child development than genetic ties alone.

Resources

●      Learn more about our podcast: Fertility Cafe

●      Learn more about our surrogacy and egg donation agency: Family Inceptions

●      On the blog: How Long Is The Egg Donation Process

●      On the blog: How To Tell Your Children They Are A Product Of Donor Eggs?

●      On the podcast: Ep 4 | Egg Donation 101: When It Takes a Village to Start a Family

●      On the podcast: Ep 10 | How to Find Your Best Egg Donor

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