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Author: Adele O'Connor

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Are you considering donor egg IVF and feeling overwhelmed? For soul led women on a donor egg pathway to parenthood. Honest and heart felt conversations, diving into all of the topics around donor egg ivf and what it means to parent a donor egg conceived child.  

Your host is Adele O’Connor an international educator, fertility coach, podcast host, best selling author and most importantly proud donor egg mama to her miracle son.

When women seeking to create family after years of heartbreak, grief and disappointment find themselves facing the loss of their own eggs and genetics and new challenges navigating the donor egg pathway she helps to fast track their knowledge with mind body connection strategies and a healing pathway. Her clients refer to her as a torchbearer for women on a donor egg pathway.

Adele hosts and produces a pioneering podcast lifting the veil of secrecy on all topics donor egg ivf. 

Her mission is to share real stories from real women navigating family creation via egg donation.

She advocates and educates for families to have full transparency about their child’s conception story.

My wish is for these brave and courageous families to feel a sense of celebration and eradicate shame and secrecy and the stigma around donor egg third party reproduction.

Supporting families with the emotional part of this journey not only helps the parents but in turn helps our future children conceived via egg donation to feel proud of how much their parents wanted them and to celebrate their conception story.

Born in UK and living in Queensland with her loving husband and miracle child.

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Send us a textIn this episode of the Donor Egg Mama Podcast, Adele is joined by Amity Herrera, founder of Plum Egg Donor Agency, to discuss her extensive experience in the field of infertility and third-party reproduction. Key points include:Key Learnings:Empowerment Through Education: Understanding the importance of breaking the stigma around egg donation and encouraging young women to consider preserving their fertility.Personal and Professional Insight: Gaining from Amity Herrera's unique ...
Send us a textIn this episode I get to talk to one of my Podcast Listeners from the UK, Lisa from Dorset.You will learn:- About her decision to use donor eggs: Lisa moves to a Czech clinic to avoid local donor complications, highlighting her thought process behind selecting anonymous donors abroad.- Emotional challenges and support: Lisa discusses overcoming emotional hurdles, including genetic loss and the fear of child resentment, and emphasizes the importance of support networks like the D...
Send us a textIn this episode, we delve into the critical considerations for selecting an egg donor and understanding genetics. Reflecting on my own journey, I share practical advice and offer reframes on common fears about donor selection and genetic traits. The conversation also covers the influence of epigenetics and the impact of the intended parent's environment on the baby's development.Key Learnings:Genetics Uncertainty: Understanding that genetics are unpredictable and choos...
Send us a textIn this episode Adele explores considerations around choosing a known egg donor.This is a wonderful option and gold standard for child centred donor conception.There are also lots of considerations:What Relationship Do You Want to Have with Your Donor?What Kind of Input Do You Want Your Donor to Have on Your Child's Life and Upbringing?Has Your Donor Finished Creating Her Own Family?There is also lots of great advice on the donor conception networks world-wide on this subject.&n...
Send us a Text Message.In this short solo episode Adele O'Connor proud donor egg mama and fertilty coach, discusses the best strategies for introducing donor egg children to their origin story. This episode was inspired by a question from her community: Once you have a child conceived via donor egg, how do you actually introduce this to them? My donor was anonymous and I have only very basic information about my donor. I don’t want my children to resent me.You will learn:Addressing the fear o...
Send us a textThis episode marks the first of a new series of back to basics understanding of Donor Egg IVF, so far on this podcast we've delved very deeply into many topics. Now it's time to step you through each step of the process.In this episode, I provide you with an overview into the emotional and medical steps involved in embarking on a donor egg IVF journey. From processing your emotions to understanding the medical procedures, I share insights and practical advice t...
Send us a textIn this episode we hear about Steph's journey from her initial connection with the coaching service Donor Egg Mama to joining the Donor Egg Pathway membership program and preparing to give birth to twin babies.Steph shares the emotional and mental challenges faced, including fears around weight stigma and BMI in the medical field.Importance of finding supportive and inclusive medical professionals.Steph's transition from IVF with her own eggs to donor egg IVF after an unsuccessf...
Send us a textIn this episode Adele discusses the importance of disconnecting from work and the fertility journey to prioritize mental well-being.Adele shares a recording excerpt from one of her live webinars that she hosts in the Donor Egg Mama Community Membership, focusing on the topic of taking a break from fertility treatments.The webinar features insights from Adele, Elouise Cloete, and a coaching client, discussing the emotional and psychological benefits of pausing fertility tre...
Send us a textIn this podcast episode, I speak to the incredible Edwina Taylor, a highly experienced fertility massage therapist from Perth, Australia to discuss the profound impact of fertility massage and holistic therapies on women's fertility journeys.Edwina shares her personal journey into the world of fertility massage, sparked by a friend's miscarriage and the search for alternative therapies, leading her to specialize in supporting women with fertility challenges.She explains the sign...
Send us a textIn this episode, I speak to an incredible guest Gina Mundy, a U.S. attorney specializing in childbirth cases. Gina shares insights from her book 'A Parent's Guide to Safer Childbirth', aimed at empowering expecting parents to prevent common mistakes during labour and delivery.The conversation covers topics like;Addressing Childbirth Fears with KnowledgeThe Power of Being InformedUnderstanding Pitocin: Risks and Safe UseChoosing the Right Obstetrician for a Safe BirthThe Unique J...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode I had the pleasure of speaking with Sheila V, an ex-corporate executive turned author, spiritual coach and motivational speaker, who found herself being featured in 'Big Miracles' the tv series, and sharing her vulnerable yet heartfelt journey to motherhood.At 47, Sheila embarked on a path she never envisioned, one that led her to become a donor egg mother. Her journey was not easy, there were complications and challenges, multiple IVF attempts before op...
Send us a textIn this episode, I speak to Marie from California to discuss the complexities and emotional journey of using surrogacy to achieve parenthood after experiencing infertility and multiple miscarriages.Marie shares her extensive six-year battle with infertility, including failed IVF attempts, a natural pregnancy followed by miscarriage, and ultimately the decision to pursue egg donation and surrogacy.The story delves into the challenges and mindset shifts required throughout the pro...
Send us a textIn this episode, I speak to an Australian embryologist, fertility educator and IVF coach, Lucy Lines the Founder of Two Lines Fertility. This conversation dives into Lucy's background, starting from her fascination with animal breeding and genetics, to her pivotal role in human fertility and embryology.We discuss the emotional and technical aspects of the donor egg pathway, the science behind embryo development and the significance of preconception health for both egg and ...
Send us a textThis episode features Karen, a former egg donor who now serves as the lead donor coordinator for Global Egg Donors. Karen discusses her experience as an egg donor, the process of egg donation at Global Egg Donors, and the rewarding experiences she has had while being part of many people's fertility journeys.She also acknowledges the emotional challenges faced by women on this path and shares some heart-warming stories of egg donation. Karen's insights provide valuable informatio...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, I had the honour of speaking to Natalie Hart, a children's book author and fellow donor egg mama herself, who wrote the beautiful series for donor egg intended parents, called 'The Journey To You.'Natalie, openly shares her journey through discovering her perimenopausal status at 41, leading her to pursue donor egg IVF in South Africa. Facing challenges such as a low egg reserve and failed IVF cycles and then finally the successful conception of her chi...
Send us a textIn this episode I had the pleasure of speaking to Corinne Leach, a Brisbane-based clinical naturopath and nutritionist who specializes in fertility and reproductive health.We delve into the MTHFR genetic mutation, its implications for fertility, and how to support the body in preparation for embryo transfer. Corinne also provides insights into dietary recommendations, the importance of selecting the right supplements, and the impact of lifestyle changes on fertility.This convers...
Send us a Text Message.This episode features a special guest Saoirse Connolly, an author, womb activator, alchemist, leader and founder of House of Wild Media, who empowers women to embrace their feminine superpowers through the art of storytelling and connection.Saoirse delves into her work in supporting women to narrate their stories and live authentically, the transformational aspects of pregnancy, birth, motherhood and the significance of creating a supportive community for women.Together...
Send us a textIn this incredible episode, we have Hema Sarna, a senior embryologist at IVF Advice with over 10 years of experience in the fertility field. She shares her mission of simplifying IVF, debunking myths, and answering questions related to egg donation and IVF.We cover a range of topics, including:The Role of a Senior EmbryologistChoosing the Right IVF ClinicUnderstanding PGT TestingThe Advantages of Fresh vs Frozen TransferMitigating Risks in IVF LabsNumber of Embryos to Transfer f...
Send us a textIn this episode, I speak to Robin Newman, the founder of Global Egg Donors.Robin shares her incredible personal journey of transforming her battle with unexplained infertility into a global cause, helping prospective parents around the world. Robin's insights are especially beneficial for those struggling with secondary infertility and those residing in Australia which faces unique egg donation challenges.This discussion touches on many aspects of the egg donation process, inclu...
Send us a Text Message.In this episode, we have a deep discussion with Lisa Schuman, a licensed clinical social worker and an expert in donor conception and surrogacy.Lisa, an author and host of the 'Building Your Family' podcast, touches upon her journey to parenthood, her experiences in the fertility field, and her passion for educating people about the process.We discuss the importance of open conversations about donor conception, tips to cope with the emotional challenges, and the signifi...
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