Navigating the Complexities of Donor Conception

Gold Soul Podcast with Jessie Rockwell by Jessie Rockwell

Episode notes

In this episode of Gold Soul, Jessie Rockwell engages in a heartfelt conversation with Jen Ballew, a doula and childbirth educator, who shares her transformative journey through motherhood, donor conception, and the healing power of a redemptive vaginal homebirth. Jen discusses her transition from a career in Homeland Security to becoming a doula, her experiences with known donors, and the emotional complexities of her pregnancy and birth. The conversation highlights the importance of support systems, the challenges of navigating the donor conception landscape, and the profound healing that can occur through the birth process. Jen also shares her future offerings in healing work, emphasizing the need for emotional support in the parenting journey.

Jen Ballew is the Founder of The Parenthood Project USA and offers a somatic, body-base ... 

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