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Helle Tyllesen

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A Sperm Donor Shares His Experience

Only around seven percent of men who apply to become sperm donors are approved to join the donor programme. Twenty-two-year-old Peter is one of them. Here he shares his thoughts on donating sperm, including how his family reacted, his reasons for becoming an open donor and what happens if he changes his mind later?

Helle TyllesenApr 20, 2026

Single Mother Pregnancy Announcement: Here's How to Tell the World that You're a Solo Mum

Making a pregnancy announcement as a single mother is a moment filled with joy, courage and sometimes questions about how to share the news. This guide brings together creative pregnancy announcement ideas as well as practical advice for sharing your news with confidence. Whether you're having a baby on your own, welcoming a child through a sperm donor or have chosen to become a solo parent through other paths, your pregnancy announcement deserves to feel meaningful, empowering, and true to your story.

Helle TyllesenFeb 22, 2026

How to deal with stress, jealousy and anxiety during infertility

Many are surprised by how mentally taxing it can be to undergo fertility treatment like IVF or IUI. The good news? It's normal to feel stressed or sad. Here's advice from an experienced counsellor on how to cope emotionally with infertility.

Helle TyllesenJan 13, 2023

Donor half-siblings – what should you consider?

Most sperm donors help multiple families. Because of that, many donor-conceived people will have donor half-siblings out there somewhere. As the parent of a donor child, this poses a question; what's the most appropriate way to approach the concept of donor half-siblings with your child?

Helle TyllesenDec 22, 2022

Non-biological mother: “I would love if I could be pregnant”

Karin and her wife, Jake, will soon start fertility treatment. Karin suffers from a hereditary blood disorder, so Jake will carry their child. But how do you handle being a non-bio parent when you have always dreamed of being pregnant yourself?

Helle TyllesenDec 19, 2022

It’s a match: How genetic testing helped Clara find the right donor

In 2021, Clara became a solo mum through sperm donor conception. Due to her family's medical history, she wanted to minimise the risk of passing a hereditary disorder to her child. A genetic screening from European Sperm Bank gave her peace of mind.

Helle TyllesenNov 17, 2022

Clara left a traditional marriage and became an independent solo mum

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.

Helle TyllesenNov 16, 2022

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

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.

Helle TyllesenApr 4, 2022

Two podcasts that make you a better parent of your donor child

As parents, we help our children deal with many aspects of life - from how to tie your shoelaces to getting over a broken heart. If you are the parent of a donor child - or you are considering donor conception - you will probably also help your child understand their background as donor-conceived. We have found the best podcasts on the topic, so you have all the knowledge.

Helle TyllesenMar 25, 2022

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.

Helle TyllesenJun 10, 2021

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

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.

Helle TyllesenMay 26, 2021

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

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."

Helle TyllesenMay 4, 2021