Donor Conception Network

Parent led: child focused. Supporting donor conception families for 30 years

We're a supportive charity network of over 2,200, mainly UK-based, families with children conceived with donated sperm, eggs or embryos, those thinking about or undergoing donor conception procedures and donor conceived people.

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What's happening at DC Network

Some upcoming events

Date
Event
Aimed at
Link
 20 Mar
What Can DC Network Do For You  | Online
Free info session for new and prospective members
 25 Mar
Destination Parenthood Workshop  | Online
For single women who are thinking about donor conception
 15 Apr
2023 Spring Conference  | In-person
UK’s biggest get-together for donor conception families!
Limited tickets for non-members on sale now
 6 May
Telling and Talking Workshop  | In-person
Mum and dad families with donor-conceived children 0-7 years
 13 May
Destination Parenthood Workshop  | Online
For heterosexual couples who are thinking about donor conception
19 May
Making It Real  | Online
A workshop for professionals working in the field of donor conception

Considering egg, sperm, double or embryo donation?

Looking for information or support? Feeling alone?

If you are contemplating donor conception or are having treatment, whether in the UK or abroad (whatever kind of donor you are using) we are here to offer support and information. We can help you think through your questions and concerns; just click on the section below that fits to get details aimed more specifically at you and your situation. If you are at the early stages you might want to attend a webinar to get an overview of donor conception and what to consider. Our professionally run, facilitated Destination Parenthood workshops provide more in-depth and focussed spaces to explore your hopes and fears and share with others at a similar stage. Feedback from these workshops is extremely positive and we know they can be transformative.

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We provide support through

Member services

Connection with others

They say it takes a village to raise children. Well, sometimes it takes a village to help you even contemplate that journey.

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Books and resources

Books and resources

We have a number of books and resources that can help you.

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Workshops

Workshops and Webinars

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Already parents? Looking for help with telling your child?

If you are pregnant or already have children of any age conceived through donor conception then we have lots of resources as well as support and information for you and your family.

If you would like a dedicated opportunity to explore how to start the conversation with your children about how they were conceived you might like to attend one of our Telling and Talking workshops.

Telling and Talking

 

If you are looking for books to support 'telling' have a look in our bookshop and choose the section that fits your situation best. We have a range of books for children called 'Our Story' and a series for parents called 'Telling and Talking' which cover developmental stages (0-7yrs, 8-12yrs and 12yrs+). 

Bookshop

 

If you have older children (12yrs+) or adult children who you haven't told yet we can help explore that and offer support Telling Older Children and Adults