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News and stories
Articles
Processing grief
Articles
Why embryo donation is a little different
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How family bonds affect donor-conceived teens' identity journey
Articles
What is a 'real' parent?
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Experiences of single motherhood using a donor (Guardian)
Recommended reads
'Relative Strangers' by Petra Nordqvist and Carol Smart
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Three tales of late motherhood (Metro)
Personal stories
A personal story of blood and belonging
Recommended reads
‘Inheritance' by Dani Shapiro
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A cautionary tale of the consequences of deceit and a lack of legal protection
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An ‘indie’ sperm donor’s perspective (heyreprotech.com)
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‘Ask a therapist’ guidance on sharing information with a disinterested child (US Donor Conceived Council)
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Parenting a Donor-Conceived Child - 8 Things I've Learned
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The challenges of buying sperm
Recommended reads
Proud of Me by Sarah Hagger-Holt