Writing letters to the donor conceived child. Hear from egg donors as they reflect on writing letters to the donor conceived child - why it matters and what they included. Part of the #EDNAproject with @dmuleicester. Watch free: #EggDonation #DonorVoices

What’s it like to do your own injections as an egg donor?.Egg donors talk about the reality of doing daily injections, their initial fears and anxiety, and the challenges of making time in everyday life. Watch now: #EggDonation #EDNAproject

“What does egg donation feel like?”.What are the physical and emotional challenges to donating eggs? Hear donors share their experiences and how they dealt with them. Watch now: #EggDonation #EDNAproject

We loved The Doughnut Club by @KWBwrites – a warm, funny & thoughtful story about #donorconception, identity & being heard. Ideal for ages 8–15. Now available to buy in the DCN bookshop!  📚🌈.#TheDoughnutClub #LGBTQFamily

Join us in Bristol for our autumn conference for #donorconception families! Hear personal experiences and meet others. 🗓️ 4 Oct 2025, 11am-5pm.📍 Engineers’ House, Clifton, Bristol.🎟️ £65 before 6 Sep.🔗 Book: . Limited tickets - book now! .#donorconceived

“How I decided to become a donor”.Why do women choose to donate their eggs? Hear donors share the personal reasons that guided their decision, from wanting to help others to being aware of the shortage of donors.Watch now: #EggDonation #EDNAproject

✨ Yael & Nina from the DCN team are ready for today’s Virtual Conference!.We’ll hear from donor conceived adults, a sperm donor and his genetic offspring, & Prof. Vasanti Jadva—plus live Q&A. Tickets are closed but join our mailing list for future events:

What’s #EggDonation really like? Hear experiences of those who’ve done it .New video series from @dmuleicester shares honest insights from egg donors, covering motivation, challenges, compensation & more. Watch all now on our site: #EDNAproject

🎤 Ollie, Sophie, Matt & Duncan shared honest views on donors, family ties & connecting before 18 at our London event. Hear their panel + live Q&A at our Virtual Conference, Sat 21 June. 🎟️ £35/£70 incl. rewatch. Book at: #donorconception #DCNconference

Curious about #DonorConception from a male perspective?.Join DCN Director Nina Barnsley & Shaun Greenaway from @NexysFertility for a free webinar on 12 June — honest talk, expert insight & support for men.🔗 #MaleFertility #MensHealthWeek2025

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Freya challenges this, emphasising the value of openness and honesty at a young age in fostering trust and emotional security. 🔗You can read the full article at

and argues that children who may well be curious can’t ask questions without having the necessary vocabulary. Her views have sparked debate, with some parents arguing against such conversations on the grounds that young children aren't ready.

Freya, herself a lesbian mother through sperm donation, stresses the importance of language when speaking to children, especially in lesbian families. She believes avoiding the term 'donor' creates confusion and withholds vital information about a child’s genetic background,.

An article (and accompanying 4min TikTok video) about a DC adult's perspective on the use of the word 'donor' in the LGBTQ community, specifically among those who avoid using it with their donor conceived children.

⭐ Pick of the Month⭐.Donor conceived lesbian mum explains why it's important to use the word 'donor'