Donor Conception Stories and Advice

Guide

Cost of fertility treatment with donor sperm: A complete guide

Mar 05, 20247 min. read

The cost of starting a family with donor sperm involves a lot more than the price of the sperm itself. In this blog post, we give you an overview of what you will be spending your money on when trying to conceive your dream child.

How being donor-conceived affects you growing up

Nov 17, 20234 min. read

Two donor-conceived women share how their status affected them growing up, and a therapist gives advice on to how to deal with a teenager shouting “You are not my real dad”.

Donor-conceived families: How we handle the reactions from our surroundings

Nov 17, 20234 min. read

Donor-conceived families sometimes have to deal with ignorant children, unsupportive employers and hurtful questions. Being open helps.

Three donor children’s advice: How to tell your child they are donor-conceived

Nov 17, 20236 min. read

What is it like to find out you’re donor-conceived as a young child compared to discovering by accident when you’re adult? Three donor-conceived people share their stories and advice.

3 families: How we decided to start a family with donor sperm

Nov 17, 20235 min. read

New podcast explores what it means to be a donor-conceived family.

Guides

6 tips: How to choose the sperm donor that’s right for you

Oct 06, 20235 min. read

Choosing a sperm donor to help you get pregnant can feel like a big decision. We’ve compiled a list of our best tips to help you make your choice.

Telling Your Child That They're Donor-Conceived: The Full Guide to Parents

Oct 07, 20229 min. read

Do you wonder when and how to tell your child that he or she is donor-conceived? In this blog post, we offer advice on how to tell your child about their donor conception including what to say when.

Personal stories

Kristoffer is infertile: “My world fell apart when they told me”

Jun 10, 20215 min. read

What happens when a man finds out he is infertile? In particular, a man who was so ready to realise his dream of having children? For Kristoffer Vitting-Seerup, it is the story of completely breaking down, picking himself back up and - after major considerations - choosing a sperm donor, so little Meta could be born.

Customer stories

Solo mum Pia chose the same sperm donor for all of her children

May 26, 20214 min. read

Pia Jensen from Copenhagen, Denmark, chose the same donor for her children – and thus, Anna became a big sister to not just one but two full siblings. This was possible because she chose to set up a storage solution holding donor sperm for more than one course of treatment at the sperm bank. The benefits include the possibility for your child to have a full brother or sister.

Personal stories

Michelle Kristensen's best advice: How I survived two years of fertility treatment

Health expert Michelle Kristensen is pregnant after two years of fertility treatment. This is how she coped.

July 10, 20236 min. read

Customer stories

A rainbow family's search for a sperm donor: from grey market to sperm bank

Oct 14, 20215 min. read

The German-English couple Hayley and Katja Schönberg have been on an eventful journey before they were able to welcome their little daughter. A journey with detours into a world they knew nothing about: the grey market for sperm donation.

Life as a parent

Here's How to Tell the World that You're a Solo Mum

Apr 03, 20209 min. read

You might already know how to talk to your child about being donor-conceived, but how do you speak to strangers and colleagues about it? Psychologist Henriette Cranil gives you her best advice for the conversations to come.

Life as a parent

Children’s Books about Donor Conception and Modern Families

Feb 03, 20203 min. read

Telling your child that he or she is donor-conceived can seem a little overwhelming. Where do you start? What are the right words to use? Don't worry, there are plenty of children’s books that lend a hand with explaining it all.