Donor Conception Network

We offer information, support & community to anyone considering or already using an egg, sperm or embryo donor to create or expand their family. Join us 😊👇🏻

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Media call-out: 

France TV journalist Jeanne is looking to speak to UK students or young people who have been approached by US egg donation companies, or have considered or donated their eggs in the US.

Interested? Contact Jeanne: [email protected]

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💙 Our November Getting Started event is sold out!

Just beginning to explore donor conception? Our next event is in March 2027 - a friendly space to ask questions, hear different perspectives and find reliable information.

🔗 Find out more and book https://t.co/0uc5wxNyTq

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It’s #FertilityAwarenessWeek 💙

There are many paths to parenthood, and donor conception is one of them. DCN is here with support, information and community.

Find out more about this week’s activities via @FertilityNUK and explore our resources at https://t.co/61lLdDZlLg

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Member-only Big Question webinar: half-sibling connections

Astrid Indekeu (DONAE) shares her research and what she’s seen supporting families.

📅 Wed 2 Dec, 6-7pm UK
📍 Zoom
Free for DCN members: https://t.co/Ceu0YGFdG2
Not a member yet? Join for only £8/month

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Thank you to everyone who joined our 2026 online conference, and to our speakers for sharing their insights.

🎥 Ticket holders: check your inbox for the recording link.
📅 Save the date: our next conference is in person in north London, Sun 25 April 2027.

#donorconception

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✨ DCN team is looking forward to our online conference this afternoon! We’ll explore telling and talking about donor conception with personal stories, expert perspectives and research

Ticket sales are closed, but join our mailing list for future events: https://t.co/2NjaYvGZoX

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Thinking about using a donor but not sure where to start? 💙 Join 'Getting Started': a friendly one-day event with expert talks + parents & #donorconceived people sharing their experiences.
📅 21 Nov, London Waterloo | 🎟️ From £80
https://t.co/Ak1Z3vSNOu

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Last chance to book for our autumn online conference!
We're looking at telling and talking about donor conception, with speakers including parents, experts and a donor conceived person. From £45/85 (members/non-members), inc. two-week watch-again link
https://t.co/wNsFzcAxZ3

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It meant a lot to see donor conception, and the DCN website, feature on ‘Gemma Collins: Everything. All at Once’ on Sky, as Gemma and her fiancé discuss fertility and egg donation

Considering donor conception? We’re here to help: https://t.co/qEvYstI8aX

https://t.co/KncYL20NQw

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How do we talk about donor conception - with children, family and the wider world? Don't miss our online conference on 17 Oct for expert talks, lived experience and practical guidance. From £45/85 (members/non-members), with a two-week watch-again link
https://t.co/wNsFzcAxZ3

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NEW to the DCN bookshop 📚 My Donor Sibling Club is a reassuring story for children aged 2–7 who have met, or are preparing to meet, their donor-conceived siblings.

A lovely way to explore family, identity & belonging. £11 + P&P https://t.co/SsZVFfE5NC

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Sign up to our mailing list to receive Nina’s monthly blog, along with occasional news, information and resources from DCN https://t.co/2NjaYvGZoX

#donorconception #donors #donorconceived

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𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼 𝗱𝗼𝗻𝗼𝗿𝘀 𝘄𝗶𝘁𝗵𝗱𝗿𝗮𝘄 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘀𝗲𝗻𝘁?

A recent case involving a sperm donor who withdrew consent after embryos had already been created raises some important questions about donor counselling and support.

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In her latest blog, DCN Director Nina Barnsley explores these questions and argues that we need more research into why donors withdraw consent so we can build in better support and counselling from the outset.

Read the blog here: https://t.co/hVnLfbewcV

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Membership has loads of benefits - as well as the online chats, you have access to 90+ WhatsApp groups, to conferences, weekly e-newsletters, a printed magazine and much more.

Find out how we can support your family https://t.co/LrI2yiTEhO

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Check out all the great things going on at DCN this month for donor conception families.

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The good news is that we offer a monthly membership subscription for just £8 per month (£6 for those on lower incomes) so you don't need to pay for the full year up front.

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A walk, a chat and some very happy dogs! Frances and Rachel from DCN joined yesterday's Walk & Talk on Hampstead Heath with Alison, who found the perfect route (ponds included!). Thanks to @FertilityNUK and Don't Tell Me To Relax for organising. #FertilityWalkAndTalk

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Used donor conception or fertility treatment? The @HFEA wants to hear from you.
Join its Patient Engagement Forum and share your experiences. Applications close 18 December
🔗 https://t.co/whzN8SbFoU