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We know everyone’s adoption story is different. And one of the best ways to help prepare for yours is to hear other people’s stories.

As a publisher of children’s books that help explain a donor or surrogate, we are fascinated by the world of epigenetics and the unfolding awareness of the extent of the impact a non-genetic parent has on their child.

We noticed on social media that the language used when referring to a donor often resulted in a heated exchange - this is understandably emotive stuff. It appeared to us that the views were quite polarised between recipient parents and donor conceived people. We decided to investigate further.

Are you considering using a donor egg? Here are five things you should know and consider...

Your options if you didn’t carry your child yourself, and are unable to breastfeed, or if you had your baby via surrogacy or adoption, or you’re a two-Dad family . . . or simply, you'd rather not breastfeed.

For single parent families - whether it’s after the breakdown of a relationship or through the route of solo parenting by choice - it’s even harder to juggle the rollercoaster of parenthood!

Despite growing acceptance of non-traditional family units, same-sex couples are still facing stigma as parents.

A Q&A with Emma Gronbaek author of ‘Donor Child – A Child of Love’

Lauren gives her advice on having the Big Conversation.

Here’s a curated list of early years literature with a special focus on egg donors, sperm donors, and surrogacy, so you can find the style of storytelling that best resonates with you and your children.

Fertility counsellor Anthony Ryb discusses talking to children about donor conception and surrogacy and what aids discussion.

Joyously, we live in a time when there are many routes single and gay parents can take to conception and parenthood. But there are unique challenges to face, and one of them is presented by the little ones themselves. We’re talking of course about the inevitable question: ‘where did I come from?’.