The Center for Family Building

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01/06/2026

It is very easy, this holiday season, or anytime, to forget who people are. We expect people to be different and then become disappointed when they are not. If you can remember who people are then you can plan accordingly and minimize your frustration this holiday, and always.

01/06/2026

Join me this week on the Building Your Family podcast as Dr. Rena Malik and other wonderful guests share meaningful insights on fertility and reproductive health. These conversations matter. I hope you’ll listen.

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01/05/2026

New episode alert!
This week on the Building Your Family podcast, Dr. Janelle Luk shares why it’s so important for doctors to really listen to their patients. She believes that by getting to know each person’s story, she can help them choose the treatment that’s right for them. Everyone’s fertility journey is different — and that’s why personalized care matters.

Tune in now to hear her inspiring insights!

01/04/2026

Choosing a donor is a difficult and life long decision. Sometimes we don’t realize how stressful it is.

Afterall, we are often choosing the genetics from a stranger to help us create this person with whom we will have this very close and intimate relationship.

In order to feel more comfortable, we often gravitate to the things that make us feel comfortable. Sometimes thats IQ or curly hair or a nice personality. Yet, these are the things over which we have very little control. So why not first focus on the things over which we have some control -and will likely benefit our child most?

It is essential that you grieve your losses and give yourself the time and space you need to heal. There is always anot...
01/04/2026

It is essential that you grieve your losses and give yourself the time and space you need to heal.

There is always another chapter and although there is no way to predict what it will look like, giving yourself grace now can give you more strength to keep going in the New Year.

Every donor‑conceived child’s journey is unique—some feel close to their biological parents, others don’t. As parents, o...
01/03/2026

Every donor‑conceived child’s journey is unique—some feel close to their biological parents, others don’t. As parents, our role is to honor individuality, nurture hopes and fears, and support each child in following the path that feels right for them

01/03/2026

✨ BIG NEWS! ✨ I’m proud to launch my new podcast, Donor Conception Conversations, with Lisa Schuman. This is the ONE podcast created exclusively for people on the journey to build their families with donor conception. Stay tuned for upcoming episodes and links!


01/02/2026

You may have seen her share her IVF journey online ✨
This week on Building Your Family, she opens up about why she chose to pursue parenthood with donor embryos instead of continuing with her own eggs or using donor eggs.

Her story is honest, emotional, and full of insight — I think you’ll find her perspective really powerful. 💗

🎧 Listen on your favorite podcast platform or watch on YouTube.

Oftentimes, we go down the rabbit hole of social media or Dr. Google only to find ourselves lost in it an hour later. In...
01/02/2026

Oftentimes, we go down the rabbit hole of social media or Dr. Google only to find ourselves lost in it an hour later.

Instead, we could use some of that time to research and write down (so we don’t redo it over and over) treatment options, statistics, costs and other information that we will need to know to prepare for our journey.

It can help us feel more in control and also better prepared for all possibilities.

01/02/2026

As we move into the New Year, it can be helpful to pause and think about the decisions ahead.
Many of the choices we make while building our families are big ones, and our moods can quietly influence how we see them.

If you’re feeling stressed, overwhelmed, or emotionally flooded, it may help to regulate first and then come back to the decision with a little more clarity and perspective.
These decisions are worth taking your time with and sometimes worth a second look.

If you’d like a simple, helpful guide to go along with next week’s podcast, just type ZOOM in the comments.

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01/01/2026

Many people know that kids born through donor conception do best when they know their story from a young age—and that’s true. But not every child will want the same things. Some might want to meet their donor or connect with donor siblings. Others may not.

Everyone’s experience is different, and that’s okay. What matters most is being honest and open from the start, so families can make the best choices for themselves.

Want to hear more? This week on the Building Your Family podcast, author Kate Davies talks about donor conception, parenting, and what kids really need.

12/31/2025

If you haven’t seen this week’s episode with , you don’t want to miss it. 💕
Lauren shares her beautiful journey—how she came to know that donor conception is the right next step for her and that she’ll love her future child no matter whose genes they carry. ❤️

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WE HELP YOU BUILD AND TAKE CARE OF YOUR FAMILY

After more than two decades in the field of family building, we are uniquely qualified to help you achieve your family building goals. Whether your goal is improving your relationships, decision making in reproductive medicine or adoption, or helping your children feel comfortable with their origins. we can assist you in realizing your dreams. The face of the American family has changed. Families are now built in many ways. Many find this reality difficult to navigate. We understand the difficulties of fertility treatment, the struggles of pursuing non-genetic parenthood and the sadness of not knowing how to manage your child’s needs. We will provide consultation, support and referrals to help you build the family you want.