Pausing DSR Blog: See My New Psychology Today Blog!
By admin on April 20, 2022This DSR blog will be paused while I focus on writing monthly articles for my new Psychology Today blog page:
Donor Family Matters.
Here are links to the 2022 published articles:
3/6/22
Supporting Donor Family Members
Adequate counseling and education are vital.
3/25/22
A Brief History of Donor Conception
Looking at eight centuries of manipulating sperm.
4/19/22
Words Have Power in Sperm and Egg Donor Families
The language of reproductive medicine can be tricky.
5/5/22
Happy Mother's Day to Solo Moms (of Donor Kids)
Personal Perspective: A special shout-out to single mother (only) parents.
5/27/22
Donor Conception: Questions for Prospective Parents
Issues and themes to ponder when considering using donor gametes.
6/23/22
Truth and Honesty in Families of Donor-Conceived Children
Early disclosure is crucial for building a happy and healthy family.
7/21/22
A Dearth of Adequate Gamete Donor and Recipient Counseling
Education and counseling before selling or buying sperm and eggs is crucial.
8/25/22
Are You Thinking About Donating Your Sperm or Eggs?
A few practical, ethical, emotional, and medical issues to consider.
9/26/22
Nature and Nurture in Donor Families
Biological and non-biological parents matter.
10/26/22
Tips for Parents of Adult Donor-Conceived People
Are you about to disclose, or do you have a child who just found out the truth?
11/28/22
DNA: Donors Not Anonymous
Sperm and egg donor anonymity has not been possible since 2005.
12/13/22
Secrecy v. Privacy in Donor Families
Walking the fine line between privacy and secrecy is inherent in donor families.
Here are links to the 2023 published articles:
1/6/23
Why are Sperm and Eggs Still Sold Anonymously?
The consequences of donor anonymity
1/6/23