Studies suggest that donor-conceived children benefit from talking about being donor conception at a young age. In this section, you can find information and inspiration to use in various situations where donor conception is the key topic.
How to talk to your child about donor conception?
Children ask a lot of questions about who they are and where they come from. This helps them better understand who they are. At Cryos, we recommend sharing your child’s unique story with them early on to make it a natural part of their upbringing. On this page, you can read our advice on how to talk to your child about donor conception, hopefully resulting in your child seeing how special they are.
Getting in contact with the sperm donor
Some donor-conceived children are more interested in learning about their genetic heritage than others. If your child wants to meet their donor, we recommend taking a look at the page Getting in contact with the sperm donor. The page contains a guide on how your child can contact the donor and how to talk to your child about the situation.
Learnings from donor-conceived people
We have talked to various donor-conceived people to hear how they feel about being donor-conceived. Many parents of donor-conceived children find the stories and learnings helpful, as they show that donor-conceived people in general are doing well. The page also contains a section about Susan Golombok's research on donor-conceived people. The research supports the stories and shows that donor-conceived people in general are doing well.
Testimonials from parents
Over the years, we have received testimonials from happy Single Mothers by Choice, lesbian parents, and heterosexual couples who all used donor sperm to fulfil their dream of a child. Follow the link to read the testimonials.
Children’s book by Cryos
We have created a children’s book to support and help you begin the conversation about donor conception with your child. The book was made by Cryos with help from Cryos’ Donor Child Consultant, Emma, who is donor-conceived herself. You can find it in three different versions customized for the different family forms: Single women, lesbian couples, and heterosexual couples.