Talking to your child about their origins can feel overwhelming. Whether it’s fertility treatment, donor conception, or surrogacy, these conversations may seem complex—especially with a young child. But the earlier you start, the better.
It might feel counterintuitive to talk to a baby about such a big topic, but research—especially in donor conception—shows that early, age-appropriate conversations help children gradually absorb their story in a natural way. It also gives parents time to practice, so when your child is old enough to truly understand, the conversation feels comfortable and natural for both of you.
In this workshop, you’ll learn four key principles for shaping your child’s story. With these foundational pillars, you’ll have a clear roadmap to craft a story that is authentic, meaningful, and unique to your family.
Join us and gain the confidence to start these important conversations.
Lisa Schuman, LCSW, has been working as a licensed therapist for three decades, has worked in house for some of the best fertility clinics in the world and is the co-author of Building Your Family: The Complete Guide to Donor Conception. She is a consultant for schools, corporations and medical organizations. Learn more about Lisa and the Center for Family Building.
Hosted by PregnantTogether founder and licensed Midwife, Marea Goodman.
Marea Goodman, LM, CPM (they/them), is a licensed midwife and published author with expertise in supporting people through conception, pregnancy, birth, and the postpartum period. Marea has over ten years of experience working with pregnant people, and is also a parent. They are the founder of PregnantTogether, an online community supporting queer folks and solo parents throughout trying to conceive (TTC), pregnancy, postpartum, and parenting, and the co-author of Baby Making for Everybody—Fertility and Family Building for LGBTQ+ and Solo Parents.
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Hi! I am Marea Goodman, LM, CPM (they/them), a licensed midwife, published author, and parent. I have over thirteen years of experience working with folks who are pregnant or trying to get pregnant, and am also the founder of PregnantTogether— because I’m deeply passionate about supporting queer folks and solo parents through the whole process of growing their families, and building community in the process.
Note: your first two weeks of membership to our PregnantTogether community is FREE and only $20/mo thereafter with no commitment. This and all future events are always free for community members. In the community you can connect with other pregnant people or folks trying to conceive, receive advice for your virtual midwife (me!) and attend all PregnantTogether events and workshops like this one for free! You’ll also get access to TONS of recorded resources that will make this journey less overwhelming. The community is a nurturing, resourceful, and safe place for queer folks, solo parents, and anyone who has ever felt like they don’t belong in the dominant narrative of what “family” should be.
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