Donor Conception Network
Parent led: child focused. Supporting donor conception families for over 25 years
We're a supportive charity network of over 2,000, mainly UK-based, families with children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, those thinking about or undergoing donor conception procedures and donor conceived people.
What's happening at DC Network
Baffled by medical jargon at your clinic or online? Unsure about what all the fertility treatments are? Confused by expensive Add-ons? Wondering who the donors are and why they donate? Thinking about the questions you should ask your clinic? Wishing you had an expert to ask?
This can be a confusing time with thoughts and feelings, ranging from fear to excitement running through your heads. If you don’t know where to start, would like to know more or would like a steer on the questions you should be asking, join this webinar.
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Considering egg, sperm, double or embryo donation?
Looking for information or support? Feeling alone?
If you are contemplating donor conception or are having treatment, whether in the UK or abroad (whatever kind of donor you are using) we are here to offer support and information. We can help you think through your questions and concerns; just click on the section below that fits to get details aimed more specifically at you and your situation.
If you are at the early stages you might want to attend a Choices and Challenges Webinar to get an overview of donor conception and what to consider.
Our professionally run, facilitated Preparation Workshops provide more in-depth and focussed spaces to explore your hopes and fears and share with others at a similar stage. Feedback from these workshops is extremely positive and we know they can be transformative.
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Already parents? Looking for help with telling your child?
If you are pregnant or already have children of any age conceived through donor conception then we have lots of resources as well as support and information for you and your family.
If you would like a dedicated opportunity to explore how to start the conversation with your children about how they were conceived you might like to attend one of our Telling and Talking workshops.
If you are looking for books to support 'telling' have a look in our bookshop and choose the section that fits your situation best. We have a range of books for children called 'Our Story' and a series for parents called 'Telling and Talking' which cover developmental stages (0-7yrs, 8-12yrs and 12yrs+).
If you have older children (12yrs+) or adult children who you haven't told yet we can help explore that and offer support Telling Older Children and Adults
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New HFEA report indicates more needs to be done to reduce incidents in fertility clinics
DC Network has launched a scheme allowing legal firms with special interest in family and fertility law to have a listing on our website and work more closely with us. Have a look at our new page.
Surrogacy reform: High Court declares that UK laws discriminate against single parents via surrogacy
There’s been lots of buzz in the news this week about the High Court’s formal declaration that current legislation discriminates against single parents with children born through surrogacy.
New children's book is now available. To order click here.
Children of anonymous sperm donors in Germany have the right to demand the identity of their biological father. Germany's Federal Court of Justice has said everyone has a right to know who their father is.