USDCC is an organization founded and led by donor conceived people, so we want to provide the advice and resources you need to confront the challenges and to celebrate the unique aspects of this journey. From seeking the donor’s medical history to approaching new siblings, we understand the questions you have and hope to provide the answers.
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. For many, these headlines are unsettling, and it’s natural to feel concern about what they mean for our families. It’s…
Continue Reading U.S. Donor Conceived Council Responds to Marriage Equality in the News
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 and decide if it’s right for you. What is a genetic counselor? Genetic counselors are healthcare professionals that have training…
Continue Reading What is a Genetic Counselor and How Can They Help Me?
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?
Continue Reading What genetic information is available to donor conceived people?
A donor conceived person wonders how to deal with unknown donor health history.
Continue Reading Ask a Therapist: Dealing with Unknown Donor Health History
The holidays can be a joyful time full of connection and tradition, yet for donor conceived people (DCP), this season may also stir up complex feelings around family, identity, and belonging.
Continue Reading Navigating the Holidays as a Donor Conceived Person
When Edward Miles became a parent, he realized that his lack of information as a donor conceived person not only impacted him but now his own child as well.
Continue Reading I was kept in the dark about being donor conceived. It left me blind as a parent.
