DEAR ASK A THERAPIST: How do you deal with cultural differences in disclosure to your children? My parents are immigrants from a culture that focuses on genetic lineage and have warned me against telling my […]
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On November 18th, the Medical Affairs Subcommittee will meet to discuss — and potentially vote on — Senate Bill 323. Lawmakers will not accept public testimony during this hearing, but it remains essential that they […]
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You’ve invested the time, money, and the emotional energy into the process of selecting a donor, and you now have a child. But is your journey with the gamete bank over? Possibly not.
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Genetic testing can feel like a brave new world for many people. For donor conceived people, it takes on an additional layer of meaning. How do we put it all into context?
Continue ReadingIVF access is under threat in South Carolina. The South Carolina Senate has scheduled a hearing for Senate Bill 323, the “Unborn Protection Act.” What is S. 323? This legislation would define a human embryo […]
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By now, you’ve likely seen the headlines about Kim Davis’s request for the Supreme Court to reconsider its landmark marriage equality decision, Obergefell v. Hodges—the case that affirmed the freedom to marry for same-sex couples. […]
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The Importance of Medical History The primary purpose of a donor’s medical history is to promote the health and safety of donor conceived persons (DCP) and pregnancies. A donor’s personal and family health history provides […]
Continue ReadingI have a question about how to connect to another donor sibling family if the other family has yet to share with their preschool-aged child that they are donor conceived. The mother is shocked that […]
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June 28, 2025 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Yesterday, in Mahmoud v. Taylor, the U.S. Supreme Court issued a preliminary injunction that allows parents to opt their children out of LGBTQ+ inclusive school curriculum. The ruling raises […]
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Pediatrician visits are important milestones in a child’s health journey, and for parents of donor conceived children, they may raise questions about what information to share with your child’s healthcare provider. Here are some tips […]
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We work to protect the rights and interests of donor conceived people in the United States. USDCC has developed Example Legislation that protects the best interests of donor conceived people while considering the input of stakeholders.
We educate on the needs and interests of donor conceived people and provide resources for donors, intended parents, and others. Advocating for change begins with educating the public about where change is needed and why change is necessary.
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