My Child Has a New Diagnosis. Do I Inform the Gamete Bank?
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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=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?
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=Understanding the Medical History of Sperm and Egg Donors: What You Need To Know
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 […]
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=Navigating Pediatrician Visits for Donor Conceived Children
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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=What is a Genetic Counselor and How Can They Help Me?
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 […]
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=Colorado’s Assisted Reproduction Bill Passes After Amendments Minimize Harm to Donor Conceived Persons and Families
USDCC expressed strong opposition to Colorado House Bill 25-1259 when it was introduced, but many of the provisions that could have harmed Colorado's protections for donor conceived people and their families have been minimized.
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=What genetic information is available to donor conceived people?
Family history can be important to help determine the right health screenings—but what does it mean for someone who does not have information about all or any genetic relatives?
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=Colorado HB25-1259: A Plain English Explanation of Its Harm
Colorado’s HB25-1259 purports to address threats to IVF in Colorado, but diving into what the bill actually does makes clear it is almost entirely focused on gutting key provisions of Colorado’s “Donor-Conceived Persons and Families of Donor-Conceived Persons Protection Act” (DCPPA).
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=CALL TO ACTION: Industry Seeks to Gut Colorado’s Protections for DCP & Families
CALL TO ACTION: An industry-backed bill introduced will gut protections in Colorado's "Donor-Conceived Persons and Families of Donor-Conceived Persons Protection Act."
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=Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Unknown Donor Health History
A donor conceived person wonders how to deal with unknown donor health history.
