Donor Egg Support Conversations
FaktaFor unge lyttereHelseAre you considering donor egg IVF and feeling overwhelmed? For soul led women on a donor egg pathway to parenthood. Honest and heart felt conversations, diving into all of the topics around donor egg ivf and what it means to parent a donor egg conceived child. Your host is Adele O’Connor, fertility coach, hypnotherapist, counsellor and podcast host. When women seeking to create family after years of heartbreak, grief and disappointment find themselves facing the loss of their own eggs and genetics and new challenges navigating the donor egg pathway she helps to fast track their knowledge with mind body connection strategies and a healing pathway. Her clients refer to her as a torchbearer for women on a donor egg pathway.Adele hosts and produces a pioneering podcast lifting the veil of secrecy on all topics donor egg ivf. Her mission is to share real stories from real women navigating family creation via egg donation.She advocates and educates for families to have full transparency about their child’s conception story.My wish is for these brave and courageous families to feel a sense of celebration and eradicate shame and secrecy and the stigma around donor egg third party reproduction.Supporting families with the emotional part of this journey not only helps the parents but in turn helps our future children conceived via egg donation to feel proud of how much their parents wanted them and to celebrate their conception story.Born in UK and living in Queensland with her husband and child.www.donoreggsupport.com
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- 73. Early Miscarriage. A Healing Guided Meditation. (00:23:48)
Send us a text In this special episode, I’m sharing a deeply personal guided meditation that I created for a client who was navigating the emotional aftermath of an early miscarriage. This meditation is designed to offer solace, healing, and a sense of calm for anyone who has experienced the loss of a pregnancy—whether it was a chemical pregnancy, a loss after a donor egg transfer, or any early miscarriage. Download the meditation here How This Meditation Can Help: 🌟 This meditation offe...
- 72. Coping with Miscarriage on the Donor Egg Journey (00:19:44)
Send us a text In this heartfelt episode, we continue our conversation on the complex emotions and spiritual perspectives surrounding miscarriage, particularly for those on the donor egg journey. 💜 ✨ **What You’ll Hear:** - A discussion on the grief and confusion women experience when a miscarriage happens on a donor egg journey. - How miscarriage can be seen through a spiritual lens, as a sacred pause or moment of alignment rather than a loss. - The concept of the *spirit baby*—how some wo...
- 71. Some Words On Pregnancy Loss. It's NOT Your Fault. (00:06:01)
Send us a text In today’s episode, I’m tackling a deeply sensitive topic—pregnancy loss and miscarriage—especially for those who are on a donor egg journey. While donor eggs can significantly increase your chances of conceiving (often to 70-80%), the chance of experiencing a miscarriage is still present. I’ll be sharing practical tools and emotional support strategies to help you navigate this difficult experience, whether it’s a failed embryo transfer or an early pregnancy loss. It’s ...
- 70. Finding Peace After Donor Egg IVF: A Conversation With Lynn Masino (00:41:52)
Send us a text In this heartwarming episode, we sit down with Lynn to discuss her journey through donor egg IVF, her anxieties before becoming a mom, and how those fears melted away once her son arrived. Lynn shares the surprising and beautiful reality of how strong her bond is with her son and how genetics never even crossed her mind once he was born. Lynn offers reassurance to anyone currently navigating the donor egg path, reminding us that the love you’ll feel for your child far outweigh...
- 69. Finding Hope with Donor Eggs: Expert Advice from Dr. Daniel Potter, HRC Fertility. (00:40:39)
Send us a text In this episode, host Adele interviews Dr. Daniel Potter, a leading reproductive endocrinologist from HRC Fertility in Newport Beach, California, and a specialist at DonorNexus. Together, they explore the emotional and medical aspects of donor egg IVF, offering hope and guidance to those embarking on this unique journey. Dr. Potter shares insights on the challenges of delivering the news that donor egg IVF is the best option for some couples, the common emotions couples e...
- 68. Behind the scenes at Donor Nexus: Jazmine Corona's journey from Egg Donor to IP Case Manager (00:21:05)
Send us a text In this episode, we sit down with Jazmine Corona, a dedicated IP Case Manager at Donor Nexus, a boutique egg and embryo donation agency based in California. Jazmine shares her unique journey from being an egg donor herself to guiding intended parents through the emotional and practical aspects of selecting a donor. Jazmine discusses the motivations behind her decision to become an egg donor, the physical and emotional experiences she encountered during her donations, and ...
- 67.Educating and Empowering: The Mission of Plum Egg Donor Agency (00:31:57)
Send us a text In this episode of the Donor Egg Mama Podcast, Adele is joined by Amity Herrera, founder of Plum Egg Donor Agency, to discuss her extensive experience in the field of infertility and third-party reproduction. Key points include: Key Learnings: Empowerment Through Education: Understanding the importance of breaking the stigma around egg donation and encouraging young women to consider preserving their fertility. Personal and Professional Insight: Gaining from Amity Herrera's ...
- 66. In the Thick of It: Lisa's Fertility Journey and Donor Sibling Considerations (00:49:15)
Send us a text In this episode I get to talk to one of my Podcast Listeners from the UK, Lisa from Dorset. You will learn: - About her decision to use donor eggs: Lisa moves to a Czech clinic to avoid local donor complications, highlighting her thought process behind selecting anonymous donors abroad. - Emotional challenges and support: Lisa discusses overcoming emotional hurdles, including genetic loss and the fear of child resentment, and emphasizes the importance of support networks like ...
- 65. Hindsight reflections: What's really important when choosing an egg donor? (00:12:42)
Send us a text In this episode, we delve into the critical considerations for selecting an egg donor and understanding genetics. Reflecting on my own journey, I share practical advice and offer reframes on common fears about donor selection and genetic traits. The conversation also covers the influence of epigenetics and the impact of the intended parent's environment on the baby's development. Key Learnings: Genetics Uncertainty: Understanding that genetics are unpredictable...
- 64. Considerations When Choosing A Known Egg Donor. (00:10:46)
Send us a text In this episode Adele explores considerations around choosing a known egg donor. This is a wonderful option and gold standard for child centred donor conception. There are also lots of considerations: What Relationship Do You Want to Have with Your Donor?What Kind of Input Do You Want Your Donor to Have on Your Child's Life and Upbringing?Has Your Donor Finished Creating Her Own Family? There is also lots of great advice on the donor conception networks world-wide on this su...
- 63. How to Tell Your Child About Their Anonymous Donor? (00:16:02)
Send us a text In this short solo episode Adele O'Connor proud donor egg mama and fertilty coach, discusses the best strategies for introducing donor egg children to their origin story. This episode was inspired by a question from her community: Once you have a child conceived via donor egg, how do you actually introduce this to them? My donor was anonymous and I have only very basic information about my donor. I don’t want my children to resent me. You will learn: Addressing the fear of pot...
- 62. Navigating the Donor Egg Pathway: Essential Considerations (00:14:36)
Send us a text Welcome to the Donor Egg Mama podcast! In today's episode, we continue our "Back to Basics" series, providing an in-depth overview of key considerations on the donor egg pathway. As your guide, I've supported many women through this journey, from initial overwhelm to the joy of holding their babies. We'll cover essential emotional, medical, and social aspects to help you navigate this path with confidence and support. What You Will Learn: Psychological Considerations: T...
- Episode 61. Breakdown of the Emotional and Medical Steps Involved with Donor Egg IVF. (00:15:33)
Send us a text This episode marks the first of a new series of back to basics understanding of Donor Egg IVF, so far on this podcast we've delved very deeply into many topics. Now it's time to step you through each step of the process. In this episode, I provide you with an overview into the emotional and medical steps involved in embarking on a donor egg IVF journey. From processing your emotions to understanding the medical procedures, I share insights and practical advic...
- 60. From Doubt to Double Joy: Steph’s Twin Miracle with Donor Eggs (00:46:26)
Send us a text In this episode we hear about Steph's journey from her initial connection with the coaching service Donor Egg Mama to joining the Donor Egg Pathway membership program and preparing to give birth to twin babies. Steph shares the emotional and mental challenges faced, including fears around weight stigma and BMI in the medical field.Importance of finding supportive and inclusive medical professionals.Steph's transition from IVF with her own eggs to donor egg IVF after an unsuc...
- 59. Recharging for Resilience: Lessons Learned on the Donor Egg Pathway with Adele (00:26:28)
Send us a text In this episode Adele discusses the importance of disconnecting from work and the fertility journey to prioritize mental well-being. Adele shares a recording excerpt from one of her live webinars that she hosts in the Donor Egg Mama Community Membership, focusing on the topic of taking a break from fertility treatments. The webinar features insights from Adele, Elouise Cloete, and a coaching client, discussing the emotional and psychological benefits of pausing fertility...
- 58. The Power of Fertility Massage & Emotional Wellness with Edwina Taylor (00:37:54)
Send us a text In this podcast episode, I speak to the incredible Edwina Taylor, a highly experienced fertility massage therapist from Perth, Australia to discuss the profound impact of fertility massage and holistic therapies on women's fertility journeys. Edwina shares her personal journey into the world of fertility massage, sparked by a friend's miscarriage and the search for alternative therapies, leading her to specialize in supporting women with fertility challenges. She explains the...
- 57. Childbirth Attorney Speaks Up About Safe Delivery Options, with Gina Mundy (00:40:46)
Send us a text In this episode, I speak to an incredible guest Gina Mundy, a U.S. attorney specializing in childbirth cases. Gina shares insights from her book 'A Parent's Guide to Safer Childbirth', aimed at empowering expecting parents to prevent common mistakes during labour and delivery. The conversation covers topics like; Addressing Childbirth Fears with KnowledgeThe Power of Being InformedUnderstanding Pitocin: Risks and Safe UseChoosing the Right Obstetrician for a Safe BirthThe Uniq...
- 56. 'Big Miracles' Star Shelia V & Her Public Journey to Motherhood (00:41:06)
Send us a text In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila V, an ex-corporate executive turned author, spiritual coach and motivational speaker, who found herself being featured in 'Big Miracles' the tv series, and sharing her vulnerable yet heartfelt journey to motherhood. At 47, Sheila embarked on a path she never envisioned, one that led her to become a donor egg mother. Her journey was not easy, there were complications and challenges, multiple IVF attempts before opting f...
- 55. Marie's Surrogacy Journey & Finding Hope After 6 years of Infertility (00:48:53)
Send us a text In this episode, I speak to Marie from California to discuss the complexities and emotional journey of using surrogacy to achieve parenthood after experiencing infertility and multiple miscarriages. Marie shares her extensive six-year battle with infertility, including failed IVF attempts, a natural pregnancy followed by miscarriage, and ultimately the decision to pursue egg donation and surrogacy. The story delves into the challenges and mindset shifts required throughout th...
- 54. Empowering Fertility Insights with IVF Educator & Embryologist, Lucy Lines (00:32:03)
Send us a text In this episode, I speak to an Australian embryologist, fertility educator and IVF coach, Lucy Lines the Founder of Two Lines Fertility. This conversation dives into Lucy's background, starting from her fascination with animal breeding and genetics, to her pivotal role in human fertility and embryology. We discuss the emotional and technical aspects of the donor egg pathway, the science behind embryo development and the significance of preconception health for both egg...
- 53. The Egg Donor's Journey with Karen from Global Egg Donors (00:28:37)
Send us a text This episode features Karen, a former egg donor who now serves as the lead donor coordinator for Global Egg Donors. Karen discusses her experience as an egg donor, the process of egg donation at Global Egg Donors, and the rewarding experiences she has had while being part of many people's fertility journeys. She also acknowledges the emotional challenges faced by women on this path and shares some heart-warming stories of egg donation. Karen's insights provide valuable informa...
- 52. Narrating the Donor Egg Story with Natalie Hart, Children's Book Author (00:39:08)
Send us a text In this episode, I had the honour of speaking to Natalie Hart, a children's book author and fellow donor egg mama herself, who wrote the beautiful series for donor egg intended parents, called 'The Journey To You.' Natalie, openly shares her journey through discovering her perimenopausal status at 41, leading her to pursue donor egg IVF in South Africa. Facing challenges such as a low egg reserve and failed IVF cycles and then finally the successful conception of her child thr...
- 51. Maximizing Fertility Success & MTHFR with Naturopath, Corinne Leach (00:41:49)
Send us a text In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Corinne Leach, a Brisbane-based clinical naturopath and nutritionist who specializes in fertility and reproductive health. We delve into the MTHFR genetic mutation, its implications for fertility, and how to support the body in preparation for embryo transfer. Corinne also provides insights into dietary recommendations, the importance of selecting the right supplements, and the impact of lifestyle changes on fertility. This co...
- 50. Embodied Motherhood and Femininity with Author & Alchemist, Saoirse Connolly (00:33:19)
Send us a text This episode features a special guest Saoirse Connolly, an author, womb activator, alchemist, leader and founder of House of Wild Media, who empowers women to embrace their feminine superpowers through the art of storytelling and connection. Saoirse delves into her work in supporting women to narrate their stories and live authentically, the transformational aspects of pregnancy, birth, motherhood and the significance of creating a supportive community for women. Together we ...
- 49. Fertility Insights with Senior Embryologist Hema Sarna (00:39:05)
Send us a text In this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg donation and IVF. We cover a range of topics, including: The Role of a Senior EmbryologistChoosing the Right IVF ClinicUnderstanding PGT TestingThe Advantages of Fresh vs Frozen TransferMitigating Risks in IVF LabsNumber of Embryos to Transf...