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. […]
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 […]
I have a question about how to connect to another donor sibling family if the other family has yet to share with their preschool-aged child that they are donor conceived. The mother is shocked that […]
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 […]
USDCC's Statement in Response to “Private sperm bank admits to giving sperm samples to FBI without donors’ knowledge,” LGBTQ+ Nation, May 21, 2025
A donor conceived person wonders how to deal with unknown donor health history.
An intended parent wonders about the impact of withholding their known donor's identity until the child turns 16.
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.
The holidays can be a joyous time, and they can certainly also bring a unique stress for families who had help to become parents.
The holidays are fraught with stressors for everyone. As an egg, sperm, or embryo donor, the holidays contain an extra layer of complexity.