Donor Conception

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

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

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

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

Here at Fertility Road, we understand how vital it is to hear the male point of view of those on the sperm donor route. I’m

The “miracle” baby. The survival of the immunologically incompatible fetus during pregnancy remains a paradox to this day. Half of the embryo’s genetics are inherited

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

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

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

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

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

Sheila shares her valuable insights into being a mother to her donor-conceived daughter. Sheila talks to Fertility Road about what she wished she’d known prior

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

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

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

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