Reproductive Counseling
There are many ways to create the family you want – from the good old fashioned to the medically or third-party assisted. But no matter how you become a parent, the path itself can present both logistical and emotional challenges. I work with reproductive psychiatrists, fertility physicians, adoption attorneys, egg and sperm donor and surrogacy agencies, and intended parents to provide help for individuals and couples in the following areas:
Prenatal, Perinatal and Postpartum
- Emotional Aspects of Pregnancy
- Pregnancy Loss
- Feelings involved in pregnancy termination or selective reduction
- Pressures of infertility while keeping the couple bond strong
- Creating a birth plan
- Understanding differing parenting expectations
- Taking care of a premature baby
- Post-partum depression, anxiety or difficulty bonding with baby
- Body image issues related to pregnancy or post-partum
- Sexual changes from pregnancy through post-partum
Third-Party Assisted Reproduction–Physician Services
- Egg donor and surrogate psychological evaluations
- Letter to physician for recipients
Consultation and Support for Intended Parents
- Exploration of egg donation, sperm donation, gestational surrogacy or adoption options
- Understanding the issues involved in non-genetic or gestational family building and parenting
- Help selecting an egg donor, sperm donor or gestational carrier
- Finding ways to talk to children about their conception
- Help navigating the adoption process
- Guidance in writing “dear birth parent” letters
- Working through expectations with extended family
- Finding a comfortable way to talk about non-traditional family building with friends, family and co-workers
Becoming a parent can be hard, but getting support is easy. Just call (310) 853-3567 or simply fill out this form and I’ll contact you as soon as possible.
