<description>&lt;p&gt;In this season premiere of &lt;em&gt;The Fertility Café&lt;/em&gt;, host &lt;strong&gt;Eloise Drane&lt;/strong&gt;, founder of &lt;em&gt;Family Inceptions&lt;/em&gt;, dives into the many paths of &lt;strong&gt;third-party family building&lt;/strong&gt;—from &lt;strong&gt;egg donation&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;sperm donation&lt;/strong&gt; to &lt;strong&gt;embryo donation&lt;/strong&gt; and &lt;strong&gt;surrogacy&lt;/strong&gt;.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;Navigating these options can feel overwhelming, but this episode serves as your &lt;strong&gt;refreshed guide&lt;/strong&gt; to understanding the unique considerations, timelines, and emotional aspects of each path. Whether you're an intended parent, surrogate, or donor, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and insight into how to choose the path that aligns with your family-building goals.&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;&lt;strong&gt;In this episode, we’ll cover:&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;ul&gt;&lt;li&gt;The differences between egg, sperm, and embryo donation.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;The surrogacy process and what to expect.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Key factors to consider: budget, timeline, emotional readiness, and support systems.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;li&gt;Common myths about third-party reproduction debunked.&lt;/li&gt;&lt;/ul&gt;&lt;br/&gt;&lt;p&gt;Every family’s journey is unique, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Tune in to &lt;strong&gt;gain expert advice, heartfelt insights, and a roadmap for your family-building journey.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;&lt;p&gt;🎧 &lt;strong&gt;Listen now and subscribe for more honest conversations about modern family building.&lt;/strong&gt;&lt;/p&gt;</description>

Fertility Cafe

Eloise Drane

Ep. 101 | Exploring Third-Party Family Building: Which Option is Right for You?

JAN 7, 202529 MIN
Fertility Cafe

Ep. 101 | Exploring Third-Party Family Building: Which Option is Right for You?

JAN 7, 202529 MIN

Description

In this season premiere of The Fertility Café, host Eloise Drane, founder of Family Inceptions, dives into the many paths of third-party family building—from egg donation and sperm donation to embryo donation and surrogacy.

Navigating these options can feel overwhelming, but this episode serves as your refreshed guide to understanding the unique considerations, timelines, and emotional aspects of each path. Whether you're an intended parent, surrogate, or donor, you'll gain clarity, confidence, and insight into how to choose the path that aligns with your family-building goals.

In this episode, we’ll cover:

  • The differences between egg, sperm, and embryo donation.
  • The surrogacy process and what to expect.
  • Key factors to consider: budget, timeline, emotional readiness, and support systems.
  • Common myths about third-party reproduction debunked.

Every family’s journey is unique, and there’s no one-size-fits-all approach. Tune in to gain expert advice, heartfelt insights, and a roadmap for your family-building journey.

🎧 Listen now and subscribe for more honest conversations about modern family building.