Three Makes Baby Podcast

Nov 26 2024 79 ep. 39 mins 188
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Fertility psychotherapist, Jana Rupnow, interviews parents, donor conceived individuals and professionals about the challenges and dilemmas of assisted reproductive technology baby-making and the expect-able tensions between positive and negative feelings that come along the way when, instead of baby makes three; three makes baby.

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Eggonomics, Egg Donation Research with Dr. Diane Tober

Nov 26 2024 76 mins  
In this special episode, fertility counselor Jana Rupnow invites Dr. Diane Tober, a medical anthropologist and associate professor at the University of Alabama, to discuss the intricate dynamics of egg donation. Dr. Tober delves into her research on egg donors and the global market for human eggs, providing insights into the experiences and challenges faced by donors. Dr. Tober sha

An Egg Donor's Medical Scare Prompts Her to Look for Recipient Parents

Aug 14 2024 43 mins  
In this episode, we delve into Angela’s journey as an egg donor, and crucial medical discoveries that have impacted her and the children born from her donations. Angela shares her experiences from 2010 to 2018, emphasizing the importance of informing the families of her recent hereditary condition diagnosis and advocating for better transparency in the practice of egg donation.

Dr. Jill Maron on Donor Conception and Genetic Testing

Jul 09 2024 55 mins  
Host Jana Rupnow interviews Dr. Jill Maron, Chief of Pediatrics at Women’s and Infant Hospital and Professor of Pediatrics at Brown University, who shares her experience as a neonatologist and a donor-conceived individual discovering her genetic origins at 46. Dr. Maron discusses the ethical implications of DNA testing, the unregulated donor system in the U.S., and the psychologi

Lindsay B on same donor siblings, DNA testing your child and more (Part 2)

Apr 27 2024 59 mins  
Lindsay, a donor-conceived individual. continues to share her perspective on International Donor Conception Awareness Day, 2024. Learn one person’s perspective on controversial issues like donor anonymity, DNA testing, health information, and emotional ramifications. She shares how genetics significantly influence our sense of self and how comprehending biological lineage can b

Lindsay B. Returns with New Narrative (Part1)

Apr 27 2024 11 mins  
n this gripping episode of the ”Three Makes Baby” podcast, Lindsay, a donor-conceived individual, shares her journey of self-discovery and conception, shedding light on shifting dynamics in donor conception discourse. Lindsay’s narrative explores years of uncertainty, familial tensions, and ethical boundaries, resonating with the quiet struggles of donor-conceived individuals

Known Sperm Donation Program is Finally Available

Mar 08 2024 50 mins  
The future of donor conception is here! This episode features my special guest Danielle of The Seed Scout. She shares her and her wife's path to parenthood, including the challenges they faced with sperm banks. Danielle and her wife's path to parenthood took them through the maze of sperm banks, encountering impersonal processes that left them feeling disconnected. Fueled by thi

A Donor Conception Musical

Feb 18 2024 60 mins  
In this episode of Three Makes Baby, Jana Rupnow is joined by Erin Maya to explore the world of donor conception through the lens of Erin’s groundbreaking musical, The Complete Picture. Together, they delve into the complexities of donor conception, debunking myths and discussing its impact on identity.

Overcoming Secrets

Apr 11 2023 10 mins  
April 27, 2023 is International Donor Conception Awareness Day. Link to IDCAD2023: https://donorconceptionawarenessday.com/ Link to educational courses for parents and CEUs for professionals CEUS: https://three-makes-baby-preparation-and-parenting.teachable.com/p/home Fertility challenges can cause intense feelings that make you want to withdraw and hide. It’s important to unders

Anonymous Egg Donor Wants to Be Known

Feb 14 2023 43 mins  
"Alot of times, donors are just viewed as genetic material." Melissa, an egg donor for two years, shares her experience with anonymous donation. Now that she has children she wonders what happened with her donations. She wonders if the kids are alright. She expresses her willingness to be open and connect with the recipient parents and children, while also respecting boundaries. If

Recipient Parent and Her ”Unknown” Sperm Donor Meet

Dec 09 2022 38 mins  
Ever wondered what it would be like to meet the donor you used to conceive? A recipient parent, Romi, and her previously unknown sperm donor, meet and share their experience with Jana Rupnow on this episode of Three Makes Baby.