INTENDED PARENTS USING THE ASSISTANCE A GESTATIONAL CARRIER
RECIPIENTS USING DONOR EGGS, SPERM, OR EMBRYOS
PATIENTS PLANNING TO DONATE REMAINING EMBRYOS
RECIPIENTS USING DONOR EGGS, SPERM, OR EMBRYOS
PATIENTS PLANNING TO DONATE REMAINING EMBRYOS
Below
The purpose of the Psychological Consultation is to provide information, guidance, and support in relation to the many psychological and emotional aspects of the short and long-term decisions and considerations involved when trying to have a child through third party reproductive assistance or when planning to donate embryos remaining from a prior fertility treatment cycle. In accordance with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's Standards of Care and Practice Guidelines, fertility clinics typically require a psychological consultation appointment when third party assistance is involved.
Topics that may be discussed in a Recipient/Intended Parent Psychological Consultation:
Topics that may be covered in an Embryo Donor Psychological Consultation:
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Psychological Consultation appointment take?
A psychological consultation involves a 50-minute clinical interview and an additional hour of report writing time by the psychologist.
How do I schedule a Psychological Consultation appointment?
Please call me at (503) 913-4791 or email me at Brittadinsmo[email protected] to inquire about availability and so that we can explore whether I would be a good fit for your needs. If you do not reach me directly, it is helpful to provide information about days and times you are available for a return call and for the consultation appointment.
How much does a Psychological Consultation Appointment cost?
Can I use insurance for the Psychological Consultation?
No---due to the fact that the consult does not involve diagnosing or treating a mental health condition, which is what insurance companies typically require to reimburse for services. If you believe your insurance plan is an exception, I am happy to provide you with paperwork to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement directly to you. However, I will still need to collect full payment at the time of service.
If I have a partner, do both of us need to attend the Psychological Consultation?
Yes, if you are a recipient or intended parent pursuing fertility treatment and are married, have a significant other, or are otherwise pursuing treatment as part of a couple, both you and your partner must participate in the consultation. If you are donating embryos, both members of a couple who participated in creating the embryos (whether genetically linked to the embryos or not) must participate in the consultation.
Will the Psychological Consultation be conducted in person or remotely?
Due to health and safety concerns posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic, all services are being provided virtually at this time through use of a HIPAA-compliant video platform.
Do I need to prepare ahead of time or bring anything to the Psychological Consultation appointment?
Prior to your appointment, please download, complete, and return the Informed Consent and Intake forms. Other than that, you do not need to prepare for the appointment, as the appointment itself is an opportunity to discuss and explore the relevant issues.
What if I need to cancel my Pre-cycle Psychological Consultation appointment?
To avoid a late cancellation fee, I require 48 hours cancellation notice (phone or e-mail) for appointments, except in cases of illness, true emergency, or a cycle-related necessity. Outside of these instances, the late cancellation fee is $50 for a late cancellation/no-show.
Informed Consent & Intake Forms for Prospective Parents using Donor Eggs/Sperm/Embryos or using Gestational Carrier Assistance (Below)
The purpose of the Psychological Consultation is to provide information, guidance, and support in relation to the many psychological and emotional aspects of the short and long-term decisions and considerations involved when trying to have a child through third party reproductive assistance or when planning to donate embryos remaining from a prior fertility treatment cycle. In accordance with the American Society for Reproductive Medicine's Standards of Care and Practice Guidelines, fertility clinics typically require a psychological consultation appointment when third party assistance is involved.
Topics that may be discussed in a Recipient/Intended Parent Psychological Consultation:
- Comfort with the idea of using third party assistance and the overall proposed treatment plan
- Coping with any fertility challenges to date, including previously unsuccessful attempts and/or losses
- If using donated eggs, sperm or embryos:
- Donor selection including whether to use an agency donor or someone you know personally
- If agency donor, nature of contact (if any) one desires with the donor now or in the future
- If personally known donor, current relationship dynamics and envisioned role of donor in resulting child's life
- If using gestational surrogacy:
- Gestational carrier match, including whether to use an agency carrier or someone you know personally
- Anticipated or preferred frequency of contact, nature of relationship, and degree of involvement during the pregnancy
- Anticipated or preferred frequency of contact and nature of relationship after delivery
- For same sex couples, decisions and feelings about who will carry the pregnancy or which man's embryo will be transferred
- Decisions related to sharing with the resulting child information about the third-party assistance---If, how, and when?
- Decisions related to sharing with others about the use of third-party assistance--Balancing privacy and support needs
- Number of embryos one intends to transfer and feelings about a twin or multiple gestation pregnancy
- Considerations of multifetal reduction in the event of triplets or higher order gestation or termination of a pregnancy for medical reasons
- If applicable, decisions about embryos remaining once one’s family is complete
- Handling various aspects of the treatment protocol and medical procedures, including management of any existing mental health issues
- Preparing for possible outcomes
- Any pregnancy or parenting concerns related to history of infertility/loss or third-party assistance
Topics that may be covered in an Embryo Donor Psychological Consultation:
- Readiness to let the remaining embryos go
- Motivation and feelings about donating remaining embryos to other recipients, including potential psychological risks and benefits
- Potential contact options with recipients of donated embryos and/or resulting children, now or in the future
- Recipient match/selection, if applicable
- Number of embryos to be donated, including timeframe and parameters for their use
- Decision-making authority for any embryos remaining once the recipients feel their family is complete
- Preparation for possible outcomes if outcome will be known to donating couple
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does a Psychological Consultation appointment take?
A psychological consultation involves a 50-minute clinical interview and an additional hour of report writing time by the psychologist.
How do I schedule a Psychological Consultation appointment?
Please call me at (503) 913-4791 or email me at Brittadinsmo[email protected] to inquire about availability and so that we can explore whether I would be a good fit for your needs. If you do not reach me directly, it is helpful to provide information about days and times you are available for a return call and for the consultation appointment.
How much does a Psychological Consultation Appointment cost?
- Recipient/Intended Parent Psychological Consultation: $325
- Embryo Donor Psychological Consultation: $300
- Joint Third Party Consult Meeting: $200
Can I use insurance for the Psychological Consultation?
No---due to the fact that the consult does not involve diagnosing or treating a mental health condition, which is what insurance companies typically require to reimburse for services. If you believe your insurance plan is an exception, I am happy to provide you with paperwork to submit to your insurance company for reimbursement directly to you. However, I will still need to collect full payment at the time of service.
If I have a partner, do both of us need to attend the Psychological Consultation?
Yes, if you are a recipient or intended parent pursuing fertility treatment and are married, have a significant other, or are otherwise pursuing treatment as part of a couple, both you and your partner must participate in the consultation. If you are donating embryos, both members of a couple who participated in creating the embryos (whether genetically linked to the embryos or not) must participate in the consultation.
Will the Psychological Consultation be conducted in person or remotely?
Due to health and safety concerns posed by the COVID-19 Pandemic, all services are being provided virtually at this time through use of a HIPAA-compliant video platform.
Do I need to prepare ahead of time or bring anything to the Psychological Consultation appointment?
Prior to your appointment, please download, complete, and return the Informed Consent and Intake forms. Other than that, you do not need to prepare for the appointment, as the appointment itself is an opportunity to discuss and explore the relevant issues.
What if I need to cancel my Pre-cycle Psychological Consultation appointment?
To avoid a late cancellation fee, I require 48 hours cancellation notice (phone or e-mail) for appointments, except in cases of illness, true emergency, or a cycle-related necessity. Outside of these instances, the late cancellation fee is $50 for a late cancellation/no-show.
Informed Consent & Intake Forms for Prospective Parents using Donor Eggs/Sperm/Embryos or using Gestational Carrier Assistance (Below)
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Informed Consent & Intake Forms for Prior Fertility Pts Donating Remaining Embryos (Below)
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