Three Makes a Baby is a guide book written by Jana M. Rupnow, MA, LPC for parents considering using a donor to conceive. The publication chronicles the challenges families face with infertility and adoption. Similarly, the book goes into detail about egg donor surrogates for couples that are unable to make babies naturally. From third-party adoption to family building, it truly takes three to bring in a new life into the world.
Dealing With Infertility
Infertility is a complex issue that never has the same journey for those experiencing this issue. In fact, infertility can make it hard for couples to make a baby — but it’s not impossible. At the same token, this growing issue can affect you and your spouse, while having a dramatic effect on future family-building as a whole. As a seasoned and reputable family counselor, Jana M. Rupnow has captured her experiences in this matter with Three Makes Baby. From helpful guides and suggestions to proven techniques, she continues to help couples looking to make a child via egg donor conception.
Why Rupnow Wrote Three Makes Baby
Rupnow has penned her experiences and thoughts into a helpful guide for families. In fact, she helps alleviate the fear and confusion, along with isolation parents experience when looking for donor conception for family building. Remember, there are couples that have successfully had children on their own. However, one or both spouses may no longer be able to conceive or create in a natural manner. This can stem from health issues, age or abnormalities in the reproductive organs.
With this in mind, Rupnow wrote the book based on her personal experiences with infertility. In fact, she went through secondary infertility herself — and learned about the similar experiences couples faced during counseling sessions. Over the last ten years, couples that went to Rupnow discussed the same fears, confusion and isolation that she too faced. It’s her own experiences and that of her counseled couples that propelled Rupnow to write this essential book. Three Makes Baby covers donor conception and the following:
- The child’s emotional distress and impact on existing children and families.
- Parent legitimacy.
- Social differences, fear, confusion and feelings of isolation or worthlessness.
- Cultural and family differences.
- The inability to discuss donor conception in an engaging and healthy manner with loved ones, friends and especially counselors and professionals.
Important Aspects of the Book
While Three Makes Baby discusses adoption, infertility and egg donor conception in great detail, it also offers positive reinforcements and answers to many questions and concerns. Rupnow has created a literary guide that addresses the above mentioned common concerns. At the same time, the book guides readers (couples, families and individuals) to the right paths of dealing with donor conception. This includes:
- When parents should tell their child that they are not genetically related.
- How to explain donor conception to the child — and when is the best time?
- What to do if the child gets upset or emotionally distraught?
- How to overcome not feeling like real parents with donor conception.
- Should parents keep the donor a secret? How to deal with family or friends concerns, support or backlash?
Getting the Book
Three Makes Baby is available on Amazon Kindle for purchase. It is also available in over 100 countries, and has already received great reviews from couples and families alike. Jana M. Rupnow uses a clear, communicative and thoughtful voice throughout this essential read. From helping families deal with infertility to adoption and egg donor conception, Rupnow has — and continues to help hundreds of people face and overcome these common challenges of conception.
