Donor Conception Network
Parent led: child focused. Supporting donor conception families for over 25 years
We are a supportive network of more than 2,000 mainly UK based families with children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, those considering or undergoing donor conception procedures; and donor conceived people.
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Choices and Challenges Webinar
We're excited to launch a new webinar for people at the early stages of considering donor conception. These sessions provide an overview of the what to consider and what issues and feelings can come up.
Info Session: For prospective members - 18th May 2021
Join this FREE session to find out more about what the Donor Conception Network offers and details of our services and resources for prospective parents, parents, children and families. We will have a short presentation and then an opportunity for you to ask questions.
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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.
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
