The IVF Support Space
Real, raw and honest, therapist led conversations about the emotional side of IVF, donor conception, pregnancy after loss, and everything in between.
Hosted by Adele O’Connor, registered counsellor, clinical hypnotherapist, and fertility support specialist, this podcast offers grounded insight, compassion, and lived experience for those navigating the complex realities of fertility treatment.
From managing anxiety and grief to exploring donor IVF and early pregnancy, each episode helps you find steadiness, hope, and emotional clarity on your path to parenthood.
Adele’s mission is to bring honest discussion and transparency to the fertility space, helping families feel proud of their stories and supported through every stage.
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The IVF Support Space
41. Clare's Story: Navigating the Donor Route to Writing an Award-Winning Story About Egg Donation
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In this episode, Clare shares the transformative journey she and her partner took on the donor route to parenthood. The couple had undergone significant healing work, preparing themselves mentally and emotionally for the unique path they were about to embark on.
Opting for a clinic in Prague, Czech Republic, Clare discusses the diagnostic and testing phase, along with the emotional challenges they encountered. She sheds light on the criteria they considered while choosing an egg donor, emphasizing the importance of likeness and following her intuition.
Clare's journey is a story of hope and faith that the then turned into a beautiful book, 'Flowering' - A tale of two who fell in love and their journey to parenthood.
Check out the book here: Flowering: An award winning story about egg donation
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