Family building

Is It Selfish to Have a Baby After 40?
For generations, women were told there was only a “right time” to start a family—and…

Thinking About Becoming a Single Mother by Choice (SMBC)? Here’s What the Research Says
Considering solo parenthood? A major study from the University of Cambridge followed SMBC families for…

The Shift Toward Openness: New Research on Talking to Children About Donor Conception
This article summarizes the findings from a 2024 comprehensive review of research on how parents…

Q&A: A Conversation with Jana Rupnow on International Donor Conception Awareness Day
This year for International Donor Conception Awareness Day, we’re honored to speak with its founder…

What to Call Your Egg Donor: A Guide for Recipient Parents
An egg donor is someone who generously contributes her genetic material to help create a…

“Who’s the Real Dad?” How Two-Father Families Can Respond to Nosy Inquiries
This article will explore why people ask two-father families nosy questions, how to handle them…

How Cofertility Can Transform Your Donor-Conceived Child’s Origin Story
In this article, we’ll explore how our unique approach to egg donation not only helps…

5 Ways to Honor Your Egg Donor Throughout Your Child’s Life
For families built through egg donation, acknowledging and honoring the egg donor can be a…

Genealogical Bewilderment in Egg Donation: A Fertility Psychologist’s Perspective
In this article, we’ll explore a critical aspect of this field that often goes underdiscussed:…



