When the Path to Parenthood is Not Linear by:Mindy Berkson
We understand that sometimes the pathway to parenthood is not linear
. As frustrating as this is, reality requires us to make difficult choices and explore paths that we never imagined. Coming to terms with using a third party candidate can be a complicated and overwhelming process. In my experience, when clients can reach a comfort zone in selecting a candidate who meets close to their ideal criteria, the process becomes much more palatable.
So where does one begin the search? Some clinics provide in house egg donor recruiting programs. These programs tend to be small and often consist of only local donors. Due to their size, supply does not often meet demand and wait lists to select a candidate tend to be long.
The agency route is another avenue. Agencies often have larger pools of available candidates, but weeding through profiles to identify ideal candidates can be time consuming and overwhelming. Explore your resources. As an Infertility Consultant my focus is to advocate for the intended parents. Through carefully established strategic alliances with agencies nationwide, the consultants at Lotus Blossom Consulting have access to vast pools of qualified and available surrogate and egg donor candidates. Our match time is typically less than two weeks. We deliver to your email box targeted profiles to specifically meet your ideal criteria. There is no limit to the number of profiles you will have to choose from. The goal is to identify a candidate that appropriately suits your needs. But in addition, Lotus Blossom Consulting closely screens the agencies. We drive business only to agencies that are willing to include special clauses in their contracts for our client, which ensures that your financial risk factors will be mitigated in the event that a candidate does not pass your physician's medical screening. This is one of our commitments to you in working as your advocate.
With our help, the complicated process becomes less overwhelming. Our very personalized touch and direct guidance in what to seek in an ideal candidate enables clients to focus their energies and emotions on other aspects of the cycle. Having the confidence to move through third party reproduction comes with knowing that you selected the right candidate, within a timeframe that is consistent with your course of treatment, and a budget that suits your financial reserves.
The journey through infertility need not be a fearful or overwhelming adventure. Identifying support, resources and guidance can save valuable time, preserve emotional well being and help to optimize the resources for your treatment cycle while minimizing the overall financial expenditure for the end family building goal. Being proactive in building the foundation for multiple cycles is simply acting prudent.
About the author
Mindy Berkson has over a decade of experience in the infertility field. In addition to her personal battle with secondary infertility, Mindy has worked in several different capacities at both physicians' offices and egg donor and surrogacy agencies. Mindy received her B.S. in Economics from the University of Michigan, Ann Arbor. As an IVF coordinator, Mindy guided hundreds of intended parents through the stressful demands of the infertility process as well as provide professional and compassionate assistance in dealing with the emotional barriers involved with third party reproduction. Her research and in vitro fertilization experience in the field enables her to truly be a resource and provide an insider's approach. With a deep commitment to helping others, and a passion and knowledge of the fertility process, Mindy founded Lotus Blossom Consulting.
Social Skill Problems - Why Your Child Has Social Skills Difficulties & What to Do About It by:Isa Marrs Zap Test Anxiety While Building Self Esteem in Kids by:Julie Wilson My Twins Won't Sleep by:Angela Manton Be All The Wiser by:Regina Jacques Looking For The Best Baby Safety Monitors? by:Andy Jon I would really like to be pregnant, now! by:Andrew Smith Parenting the Special Needs Child by:Carol Ann God Chooses Different Paths for Every Mom by:Kimberly Chastain When are the best times to listen to your children? by:Kimberly Chastain Do You Feel Inferior as a Mom? by:Kimberly Chastain Child Support Modification - Support Relief For Fathers by:Lucy Frank Those Were The Days by:Regina Jacques Baby Safety Monitors by:Samantha Davie