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April

Apr

20

Single women - Sperm donation - Prospective parent

Chat

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for single women considering or in treatment to become solo mums. This chat is open for those using sperm donation or considering double donation and offers a space for discussion and peer support. This chat will be facilitated by Anna. Anna is a solo mum in the Network who kindly volunteers to support others. This is not a professionally led or educational event with set objectives, rather this is a space for sharing and meeting others at the same or a similar stage of the journey. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further more professional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Apr

20

Miscarriage or other significant challenges during treatment with donor gametes

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

This DCN chat specifically for members who have experienced miscarriage following donor conception or have come up against other significant challenges which have resulted in multiple failed DC attempts. In recognition of the particularly sensitive nature of this topic, the chat/group will be facilitated by Julie, one of our DCN Professional Members, who is a counsellor experienced in working with fertility issues and donor conception. However, like other DCN chats, it is intended to offer an opportunity to share experiences, feelings and challenges with a view to creating a mutually supportive space.
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Apr

21

Women in same-sex couples

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

This is a DCN chat for women in same-sex couples, prospective and parents alike. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Emily, herself mum through sperm donation in a two-mum family.
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Apr

21

Solo mums with children conceived through double or embryo donation

Chat

Member event

Online

Parent

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for solo mums through double or embryo donation- with children of all ages. Join this chat if you are pregnant/have children through double or embryo donation. If you are a thinker/tryer there is a DCN chat available for that stage. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This chat will be facilitated by Lucia, solo mum to twins through embryo donation. All our Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event.
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Apr

22

Men Only Get-Together: Dads or intended dads through sperm Donation

Heterosexual couple

In person

Local meetup

Member event

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex male couple

Single man

Join an in-person meetup for men only, and specifically for those considering, in treatment, or dads through sperm donation. Do join us for this event — we would love to see you there! Chris will be there to welcome you and help everyone have a great evening. We know it can feel awkward to join meetups where you don’t know people, especially around a sensitive topic like this, but we never fail to hear excellent feedback about these events and how valuable they are.
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Apr

22

Heterosexual couples -Chat for those undergoing treatment with egg donation

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

A space for members who are in the process of undertaking treatment with egg donation, to come together to talk about shared issues. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Anna. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Apr

22

Single women - Double or embryo donation - Prospective parent

Chat

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

Single woman

This is a DCN chat for single women considering or in treatment to become solo mums, considering or using double or embryo donation. This chat offers a space for discussion and peer support. This chat will be facilitated by Kerry, solo mum through double donation. All our facilitators are solo mums in the Network. This is not a professionally led or educational event with set objectives, rather this is a space for sharing and meeting others at the same or a similar stage of the journey. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further more professional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Apr

23

***DCN Kent - ONLINE MEETING

Local meetup

Member event

Online

Members in Kent are invited to join the next online meeting, for adults only – to offer an opportunity to get to know each other, and welcome new members into the fold. As well as facilitating a discussion about DC matters, we will discuss the group and explore the needs of members for local connections. Join us for a a friendly and supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need additional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Apr

23

DCN Kent - Adults only online meeting

Heterosexual couple

Local meetup

Member event

Online

Parent

Prospective parent

Same sex female couple

Same sex male couple

Single man

Single woman

This is a group chat for members in Kent to offer an opportunity to get to know each other, and welcome new members into the fold. As well as facilitating a discussion about DC matters, we will discuss the group and explore the needs of members for local connections. Join us for a a friendly and supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need additional support, please don’t hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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Apr

23

Heterosexual couples -Chat for those considering egg donation - Prospective parent

Chat

Heterosexual couple

Member event

Online

Prospective parent

A space for members considering egg donation, to come together to talk about shared issues. DCN Chat is a peer support online get-together. This DCN Chat will be hosted by Alex. *There is a separate group running for those undertaking treatment already – this group is predominently for thinking through this route to parenthood. All our DCN Chat facilitators are members themselves, and hosting the chat as individuals. This is not a professionally led or educational event. Join us for a supportive space to talk to others in similar situations. If you find that you need further support, please dont hesitate to contact the DC Network office on enquiries@dcnetwork.org
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