A Guide to Genetic Testing for Recipients and Donor Conceived People
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?
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?
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 […]
Genetic counseling offers donor conceived individuals an opportunity to explore their genetic makeup, understand potential health risks, and navigate the emotional complexities of their unique identity. The information below can help you understand genetic counseling […]
An intended parent wonders about the impact of withholding their known donor's identity until the child turns 16.
A recipient parent struggles with the boundaries his donor conceived son has created around sharing information about siblings and the donor.
The holidays can be a joyous time, and they can certainly also bring a unique stress for families who had help to become parents.
Stephanie Wicker, a single mother by choice, explains why she ultimately decided against using anonymous donor sperm and opted instead for a known donor.
A recipient parent seeks advice and resources to address her daughter's deep distress from the late disclosure of being donor conceived.
A future recipient parent wonders about advice and resources available for entering into a known donor arrangement.
A recipient parent wonders how to fix a strained relationship with her child after failing to respond to the child's curiosity about the donor while growing up.