U.S. Donor Conceived Council regrets that donor Dylan Stone-Miller’s story, as recounted in a recent Wall Street Journal article, did not highlight the industry's lack of regulatory oversight or Stone-Miller’s efforts to advocate for better industry practices.
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An intended parent wonders how her potential donor and brother in law would tell his children about donating sperm.
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Commodification of donor conceived people is rampant in egg donor recruitment ads. One agency's Barbie movie memes sparked outcry from the DCP community.
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I cannot remember a time in my life that I did not know I was donor conceived. I was raised by the most amazing single mother and never lacked anything, but I was constantly reminded I did not have a dad.
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U.S. Donor Conceived Council team members recently attended Pride events to show solidarity with and support of the LGBTQ community. Dylan S., USDCC’s director of sperm donor resources and content, attended a family Pride event […]
Continue ReadingA recipient parent who used a known donor wonders when to introduce their child to the donor.
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I was born in London to two mums who used an anonymous sperm donor to conceive me. I was raised knowing my conception story, as it was talked about casually, and all my questions were answered to their best ability as I grew up.
Continue ReadingA recipient parent wonders about how and when to connect their child with donor conceived siblings.
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I’m sure I said, “It’s actually a ‘donor’ not a father.” I can remember my voice saying, “Our daughter doesn’t have a dad. She has two moms.” But much of that changed for me when I found out about my own donor conception experience.
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An intended parent wonders about the pros and cons of choosing a known donor versus an Open-ID-at-18 donor with her wife.
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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 engage with donor conceived people and collaborate with diverse stakeholders. Whether it is through events that bring our community together or by working with stakeholders, USDCC is committed to connecting with the people we serve and with those we hope to educate.
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.
Help us be a voice for donor conceived people at the biggest event in the fertility industry by donating to this targeted campaign.
