Donor Conception Stories and Advice

Solo mum Melanie wanted to make a difference for single mothers by choice: Now her app connects solo mums around the world

Jul 09, 20256 min. read

Melanie Balasopulos is on a mission to support single mothers by choice. As a solo mum herself, she longed for a safe space where women like her could connect and share their experiences. That need inspired her to develop the ‘Single mothers by Choice’ app and transform her personal journey into a global community for SMBCs everywhere.

Solo motherhood

6 practical tips for single mothers working full time

Jul 07, 20255 min. read

Being a single mum, there's a lot to keep track of. Also when it comes to your career. We give you tips on how to balance life as a single mum and manage your career at the same time.

Fertility treatment

IUI vs. IVF – Which fertility treatment is right for you?

May 19, 20254 min. read

If you’re weighing up your options between IUI and IVF, it’s essential to understand how they differ in process, cost, and success rates. Our guide breaks it all down to help you make the best choice for your fertility journey.

Fertility treatment

IUI success rate: What to expect

May 19, 20254 min. read

If you’re considering intrauterine insemination (IUI) as part of your fertility journey, you’re probably wondering about your chances of success. Discover what the statistics really mean and learn about the factors that can impact your IUI treatment.

Fertility treatment

ICSI vs. IVF: Understanding the key differences

May 15, 20253 min. read

Feeling overwhelmed by fertility treatment options? This guide breaks down the differences between ICSI and IVF – from how they work to what you can expect.

Top concerns about solo motherhood – and what experienced mums say

May 07, 20254 min. read

Solo motherhood can feel overwhelming but what if you could hear directly from mums who’ve been there? In this post, we’re sharing their top concerns before starting the journey and what they’ve learned along the way.

Stories from solo mothers

Customer stories

Solo mum Pia chose the same sperm donor for all of her children

May 26, 20214 min. read

Pia Jensen from Copenhagen, Denmark, chose the same donor for her children – and thus, Anna became a big sister to not just one but two full siblings. This was possible because she chose to set up a storage solution holding donor sperm for more than one course of treatment at the sperm bank. The benefits include the possibility for your child to have a full brother or sister.

Clara left a traditional marriage and became an independent solo mum

Nov 16, 20225 min. read

Clara’s wish to have a child did not diminish after divorce. She took matters into her own hands and is now the proud solo mother of a little boy.

Pregnant through artificial insemination despite PCOS: “I never gave up hope of my miracle baby”

Mar 14, 20235 min. read

Years ago, Sarah from Germany was diagnosed with PCOS. Despite this, she is now seven months pregnant with the help of a sperm donor.

Solo motherhood

Are you ready to be a single mother? 7 survival tips for single mothers by choice

If you’re considering becoming a solo mum, you’re probably asking yourself questions like 'how will I cope with years of interrupted sleep?' Or, 'what about male role models?' Here's our guide to making life as a single mother by choice as easy as possible.

September 12, 20209 min. read

Stories from same-sex couples

Customer stories

A rainbow family's search for a sperm donor: from grey market to sperm bank

Oct 14, 20215 min. read

The German-English couple Hayley and Katja Schönberg have been on an eventful journey before they were able to welcome their little daughter. A journey with detours into a world they knew nothing about: the grey market for sperm donation.

Lesbian couple Jo and Viv travelled abroad for fertility treatment

Dec 13, 20227 min. read

Married couple Jo (25) and Viv (29) live in Poland, where LGBTQ+ people are not allowed to adopt or have children through assisted reproduction. Therefore, welcoming little Ivy into their family was quite the journey, mentally and geographically.

Michelle Kristensen's best advice: How I survived two years of fertility treatment

Jul 10, 20236 min. read

Health expert Michelle Kristensen is pregnant after two years of fertility treatment. This is how she coped.

Father to donor-conceived child: Regardless of genetics, she is my daughter

What happens when a man finds out he is infertile? In particular, a man who was so ready to realise his dream of having children? For Kristoffer Vitting-Seerup, it is the story of completely breaking down, picking himself back up and - after major considerations - choosing a sperm donor, so little Meta could be born.

June 10, 20215 min. read

Stories from donor-conceived people

Donor child: “I don’t need a relationship with my sperm donor”

May 04, 20215 min. read

Dina Winther Hansen has always known that she was donor-conceived. "The fact that I am a donor child is an important but small part of me."

Donor child on her search for half-siblings: “I was curious about the people I share DNA with”

Apr 04, 20225 min. read

22-year-old Rikke Jespersen has eight donor half-siblings, all of whom were born with the help of the same sperm donor. Here she talks about her thoughts before and during her search for half-siblings.

Podcast

Three donor children’s advice: How to tell your child they are donor-conceived

Nov 17, 20236 min. read

What is it like to find out you’re donor-conceived as a young child compared to discovering by accident when you’re adult? Three donor-conceived people share their stories and advice.

Life as a parent

Telling Your Child That They're Donor-Conceived: The Full Guide to Parents

Do you wonder when and how to tell your child that he or she is donor-conceived? In this blog post, we offer advice on how to tell your child about their donor conception including what to say when.

October 07, 20229 min. read