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News and stories
Articles
What is a 'real' parent?
Articles
Telling your child: do you ever feel ready?
Articles
Going solo - the opportunities and the challenges
Pick of the month
Experiences of single motherhood using a donor (Guardian)
Articles
No models, only examples
Recommended reads
'Relative Strangers' by Petra Nordqvist and Carol Smart
Articles
Expenses, compensation and new fees for UK donors
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Three tales of late motherhood (Metro)
Personal stories
A personal story of blood and belonging
Articles
The Young Adult Study: How are donor conceived people doing?
Recommended reads
‘Inheritance' by Dani Shapiro
Pick of the month
A cautionary tale of the consequences of deceit and a lack of legal protection
News
PET launches new Fertility Policy Tracker
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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)