An intended parent consultation is one of the most important steps in the third-party cycle process, but rest assured, this is not a pass/fail or a fitness test for parenting. Instead, it’s meant to help you know the unique challenges associated with your cycle, to feel understood, and to be well prepared for all the emotions that can surface during this time, your pregnancy, and beyond. 

The purpose of the consultation is to:

• Clarify doubts

• Gain a comprehensive understanding of the journey ahead

• Help intended parents think through some of the decisions and experiences that are unique to 3rd party reproduction

• Some topics that may be discussed during the consultation include: 

• What factors have brought the intended parents to consider this treatment option

• Their plans regarding disclosure to friends and family

• Their expectations for the type of relationship they want with their donor/gestational carrier

• What qualities are they looking for in a donor