Category: egg 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
Lack of Complete Medical Information Leaves Donor Conceived People with the Unknown

For donor conceived people, a lack of complete, truthful, and updated family medical history can be the difference between life or death.

January 27, 2022advocacy, anonymity, disclosure, egg donation, medical history, offspring, sperm donation
Seven Things Former and Future Donors Need to Know

Are you a former donor or considering becoming one? Read this guide.

November 14, 2021featured, anonymity, education, egg donation, genetic identity, guides and resources: donors, info and guides, known donor, medical history, offspring, siblings, sperm donation
The Donor Misnomer

Many donor conceived people argue it is detrimental to use the term “donor” because it promotes a false narrative of altruism and obscures reality.

October 10, 2021anonymity, egg donation, genetic identity, guides and resources: donors, known donor, sperm donation

When should I tell my child that they are donor conceived?