Category: gratitude

Ten Things Parents of Donor Conceived People Need to Know

Deciding to use donor sperm or eggs is often a result of a fertility complication. In this emotional process, the consideration of how donor conceived people (DCP) will feel about their conception is often overlooked.

September 6, 2022guides and resources: parents, anonymity, education, egg donation, genetic identity, gratitude, grief, info and guides, known donor, medical history, offspring, regulation, siblings, sperm donation
When should I tell my child that they are donor conceived?

The answer is simple: as soon as possible. Donor conceived people (DCP) need to know the truth about their conception from birth, or at the very least, prior to age 3.

February 18, 2022guides and resources: parents, anonymity, disclosure, education, egg donation, genetic identity, gratitude, grief, known donor, sperm donation
Gratitude and Grief Are Not Mutually Exclusive

Gratitude and grief are not mutually exclusive. It is not necessary to be grateful for your method of conception if it is intertwined with trauma or loss.

January 25, 2022views, gratitude, grief

Ten Things Parents of Donor Conceived People Need to Know