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Helping parents find the words to talk about tricky topics with their children - from sad topics like serious illness, death or divorce; to life events like moving home or donor conception.

Father's Day is on 16 June. Sperm donation can make this holiday difficult.

Recipient parents told us that they did not receive enough support from clinics and banks on their fertility journey using donor gametes. We have summarised what they said they want into 6 key aspects.

It’s essential to be well-informed of the options and implications when considering your pathway to parenthood. As you embark on this journey toward parenthood, I encourage you to delve into the depths of your intentions, values, and expectations.

University of Cambridge research finds no difference in psychological wellbeing or quality of family relationships between children born by assisted reproduction and those born naturally . . . but it’s better to tell them early about biological origins.

This year’s National Adoption Day in the US will take place on November 18, 2023. What can we be doing to get ready?

There’s a dramatic inconsistency in the current rules regarding donor anonymity across the globe.

This survey is the culmination of our series looking into the levels of support offered by the fertility industry to recipient parents, donors and, most importantly, to the very people at the heart of the matter – the donor conceived people themselves.

We are so thrilled that our joint project with the European Sperm Bank is a Winner in this year’s prestigious Fertility Care Awards.

Our survey of egg, sperm and embryo donors reveals gaps in care and process. Donors don't feel adequately supported by the fertility industry.

We believe it is best to talk to your child about their donor conception as soon as possible (see our blog on this topic). It doesn’t matter if your child doesn’t fully comprehend what you are saying – their understanding will develop over time. By starting early there are dual benefits - you are practicing your narrative and there will never be a big reveal moment in their life.

The Fertility Industry needs to do more to provide support to parents using donor egg, sperm or embryos in their efforts to conceive. Read the full results and analysis to discover what and why.