Building Your Family
by Lisa Schuman
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Building Your Family is the first all-inclusive guide by experts to cover both the medical and emotional aspects of becoming a parent through donor conception. Once shrouded in secrecy, modern families built with the assistance of egg or sperm donation are growing in numbers and voice. As more people see friends, family members and celebrities use donor conception to build their families, the process has become much more mainstream and accepted. The number of donor sperm programs and egg banks h
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This comprehensive guide offers essential medical and emotional guidance for anyone considering donor conception to build their family. Written by fertility experts, it covers both the clinical processes of sperm and egg donation and the psychological aspects of creating families through assisted reproduction. The book addresses the modern reality where donor conception has moved from secrecy to mainstream acceptance, providing practical advice for navigating this increasingly common family-building path. It serves as a complete resource for understanding everything from selecting donor programs to managing the emotional journey.
What sets this book apart is its balanced approach to both the technical medical procedures and the human experience of forming families through donation. Readers will appreciate the compassionate yet factual tone that demystifies the process while validating the complex emotions involved. The guidance proves particularly valuable for those feeling overwhelmed by fertility clinic options or uncertain about discussing donor origins with future children. Ultimately, this book provides the foundational knowledge and emotional support needed to make informed decisions about creating families through modern reproductive technology.
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