Pick of the week
Every week, we share the most popular article from previous Friday Bulletins. The Bulletin is a weekly round-up of all the stories that matter about donor conception, and is one of many benefits of DCN membership.
In this webinar recording Viki Peeters (@vikipeeterscoaching), a certified Fertility Coach and herself a mother after a long fertility process, explores the emotional decisions involved in pursuing solo motherhood at 40+.
Spain is the egg donation capital of Europe - here’s what it’s like to be a donor (The Conversation)
'The few studies on egg donors’ experiences in Spain that do exist show problems and gaps in terms of the information donors are provided with and the conditions in which egg donation is undertaken … urgent action is needed to ensure that wome
‘... being able to make all the decisions and choices for your child is a massive, massive plus, although it can be overwhelming.’
In this interview, Laura Bridgens of the newly formed Donor Conceived UK describes how she first learned she was donor conceived.
‘Children do say the most amazing and unexpected things. I am overweight and I accept that children are honest and note these things and comment on them, not intending to cause any upset but just because that’s the way things are …’
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If you want to browse or purchase one of the books or dvds we sell, please use the links below. If you would prefer to make payment by cheque, please include details of your order with you payment or get in contact with us at sales@dcnetwork.org. Members get a discount when they purchase so do make sure you log in before shopping to ensure you pay the correct amount.
Delivery is usually within 5-7 days for UK addresses and can take up to 28 days outside the UK.
Please ensure that you check your local import taxes if you live outside the UK, these taxes are not included in our charges. All books are shipped in plain non-identifying packaging.
DC Network also has a library service with a wealth of books on various donor conception and fertility related topics. You can see the book list here https://www.dcnetwork.org/library. To borrow a book you need to be a logged in DCN member.
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This is a complete list of the books and films we sell. It does not include the book bundles. |
Children's books to help donors explain to their own children about how they became a sperm, egg or embryo donor. Versions for those who know who they donated to as well as those who don't. |
These books are suitable for people considering donor conception or during treatment and pregnancy. |
We sell a series of books called Our Story for children aged roughly 2-6yrs. We have versions for all family situations and cover sperm, egg, double and embryo donation as well as surrogacy. |
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This is the list of our Telling and Talking booklets, including Telling and Talking for parents of children 0-7yrs, 8-11yrs, 12+yrs, Mixed Blessings, Telling and Talking with Friends and Family, Our Family and Telling and Talking 17+ (for parents with older children who haven't been told). |
A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for MUM AND DAD families using SPERM DONATION. Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for MUM AND DAD families using EGG DONATION. Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for MUM AND DAD families using DOUBLE DONATION or EMBRYO DONATION where the donors are two unrelated people (contrast with embryo donation below). Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
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A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for MUM AND DAD families using EMBRYO DONATION. This refers to embryo donation where the embryos were created as part of another couple's/person's IVF treatment. Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for SOLO MUM families using any kind of donation. Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for TWO-MUM families using any kind of donation. Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for TWO-DAD families using any kind of donation. Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
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A complete list of books we sell that are relevant for SOLO DAD families using any kind of donation. Books for adults/parents are listed first and then the books for children. |
A list of books that are appropriate for families through surrogacy. Books for adults/parents listed first and then books for children. |
We offer a number of book bundles where titles go together, for example: We sell our Telling and Talking 0-7yrs booklet (for parents) together with the Our Story children's book that fits your family circumstances. We also sell Telling and Talking 8-11yrs booklet (for parents) together with Archie Nolan: Family Detective (a funny illustrated children's book for kids roughly 9-12yrs). |
We offer our Telling and Talking series as both printed booklets and PDF downloads. This list is only the PDF versions. |
