The Center for Family Building

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03/16/2026

I’m so grateful to have Trystan Reese on the Building Your Family podcast.

So much pain in the world comes from not understanding each other.

In this episode, Trystan shares his story and reminds us that there are many ways families are built. His openness brings us one step closer to understanding each other.

Watch on YouTube or listen wherever you get your podcasts.

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03/16/2026

Families don’t all look the same.
And that’s exactly what makes them beautiful.

This week on the Building Your Family podcast, Trystan Reese shares his experience with trans family building, resilience, and embracing difference.

His story reminds us that there is no one path to creating a family — and that understanding each other’s journeys matters now more than ever.

This conversation is thoughtful, eye-opening, and truly an episode for everyone.

Watch on YouTube or listen anywhere you get your podcasts.

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03/15/2026

You are allowed to cry, to fall apart, and still rise stronger tomorrow. 🌱 Building your family through donor conception is a journey of resilience, love, and hope. Every tear is part of the strength that carries you forward toward the family you dream of. 💕✨

Your journey may feel uncertain today, but transformation can happen in just months. Keep pushing through—you’re not alo...
03/14/2026

Your journey may feel uncertain today, but transformation can happen in just months. Keep pushing through—you’re not alone. Join our Family Building community and connect with others walking this path together ✨ 🌸

✨ The longing for a baby can show up in quiet, unexpected moments—when you see others pregnant, when you skip sushi or w...
03/13/2026

✨ The longing for a baby can show up in quiet, unexpected moments—when you see others pregnant, when you skip sushi or wine, even when you try to distract yourself. Those heart tugs remind you of what’s meant for you.

💛 It hurts, but it also whispers: parenthood is part of your story. You deserve the baby in your heart, and that baby deserves you.

🌱 Hang in there. You’re not alone.

👉🏻 Get step-by-step guides + join live Q&A inside the community. Link in bio.

03/12/2026

There is no one-size-fits-all when it comes to fertility.

Yes, there are common factors for anyone with s***m, eggs, or a uterus.
But every family-building story is different.

In this week’s episode of the Building Your Family podcast, Dr. Jaime Knopman explains one of the important things she considers when meeting a patient:
Were you already trying before you came to treatment?

That small detail can change how a doctor thinks about your path forward.

Listen to the full conversation and learn more by subscribing to the Building Your Family podcast.

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03/11/2026

In this episode of the Building Your Family Podcast, I sit down with to talk about how to protect your fertility, focus on what truly matters when building a family, and why every fertility story deserves to be heard.

If you’re thinking about your future family, this is a conversation you won’t want to miss.

🎧 Watch on YouTube or listen on your favorite podcast platform.

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03/10/2026

When we can no longer use our eggs to use a child our bodies often just can’t absorb it. Listen to Dr. Knopman and I talk about the process of grieving and re building.

03/09/2026

We spend years planning our education, our careers, and even our retirement.

But how often do we plan for our families?

In this episode of the Building Your Family Podcast, I sit down with a reproductive endocrinologist and author to talk about why family planning deserves the same thoughtful attention as every other major life decision.

We also share a few practical things you can start doing now to support your future family.

Listen on YouTube or your favorite podcast platform.

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03/07/2026

Big family building decisions can feel incredibly stressful. Egg freezing
IVF.
Donor conception.
Surrogacy.

There are so many emotions and so many things to consider.

One thing that can help is to pause and think about the long term.

When you zoom out and consider the bigger picture, your perspective on the decision may shift.

I see this happen all the time in fertility treatment.
Sometimes that change in perspective can make the path forward feel much clearer.

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Family isn’t about matching freckles—it’s about connection. 💕The bond with your child may look different than you once i...
03/06/2026

Family isn’t about matching freckles—it’s about connection. 💕
The bond with your child may look different than you once imagined, but it will be real, lasting, and beautiful. 🌱

Join our family-building community for more education, guidance and support on your journey. ❤️

03/06/2026

When parents feel more at ease talking about donor conception, children often feel more secure hearing it.

That’s why practice matters.

The more you practice telling your child’s story,
the more natural it becomes — for you and for them.

Inside our Developmental Milestones course in the Building Your Family Community, we walk you through how these conversations can evolve as your child grows.

And remember: you don’t have to get it perfect.
Just keep practicing.

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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.