Donor Conception Stories and Advice

Am I ready to be a single mother by choice? Ask yourself these 6 questions

Oct 11, 20244 min. read

Deciding to become a mother is a life-changing decision. It’s a deeply personal journey and it is a good idea to take the time to reflect on your emotional, physical and practical readiness before taking this empowering step.

Becoming a solo mum: How to get started as a single mother

Oct 03, 20244 min. read

If you are wondering how to become a solo mum, this blog post can prepare you for what to expect and what to consider if you decide to have a baby on your own.

Guide

Single parent support: 5 tips on how to build a support system as a solo mum

Oct 01, 20245 min. read

There can be a lot to do when you're a solo mum by choice. That's why it's a good idea to have a support system to help you along the way. But how do you get it up and running? In this blog post, we focus on support for single mothers.

Guide

What is the age limit for fertility treatment?

Sep 25, 20243 min. read

Wondering if there's an age limit for fertility treatment in the UK? We'll break down the legal requirements for IVF and IUI so you know what to expect.

3 common myths about raising a child on your own as a solo mum by choice

Sep 18, 20245 min. read

Sometimes it's hard not to compare yourself to others. If you are considering solo motherhood, you may wonder how your future child's upbringing will compare with that of children in two-parent families.

Becoming a single mum by choice: What are the pros and cons?

Sep 13, 20245 min. read

Are you ready to be a single mother? This list will hopefully help you make an informed decision.

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.

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.

Kristoffer is infertile: “My world fell apart when they told me”

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