Donor Conception

Gamete donation The landscape of family building, pregnancy and conception has changed dramatically in this century. Over the past 30

Looking ahead – Questions and answers In the first two parts of this three-part series, we explored decision making around

Clare: Welcome both and many thanks for talking with Fertility Road about this vital topic. For many fertility patients who

Selecting a Sperm Donor Considering using a sperm donor to create your family is a big step. You might have

Here at Fertility Road, we understand how vital it is to hear the male point of view of those on

The “miracle” baby. The survival of the immunologically incompatible fetus during pregnancy remains a paradox to this day. Half of

Clare: Here at Fertility Road, we understand how complex and multi-layered the decision to take the donor route can be.

The use of donor sperm in conception has been reported anecdotally for hundreds of years. In comparison, double donation, the

I know this is important to egg donor recipients – otherwise I wouldn’t be writing about it. And I don’t

Sharing your story In the first part of this three-part series, we explored decision making around donor conception at the

Your pathway to parenthood with egg donation may seem quite straightforward in a practical way, the eggs are collected from

Sheila shares her valuable insights into being a mother to her donor-conceived daughter. Sheila talks to Fertility Road about what

It’s becoming increasingly common for women in their mid to late 30s and 40s to find that they have not

Donors, difference and decision-making This is the first of a three-part series, with Parts 2 and 3 appearing in the

Fertility Road: Carmen, thank you so much for sharing your expertise on this topic. What would you suggest as a

Thinking of taking the egg and/or sperm donor route? Here’s what you should be considering as part of your decision…