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Questions about online DNA testing? 🧬
Whether you're a parent through #donorconception, donor conceived, or a donor, the free ConnecteDNA resources can help. Includes FAQs and anonymised case studies.
Find out more: dcnetwork.org/new-resources-…
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We want to make sure that anyone thinking about sperm donation has all the facts before making decisions that could affect them and any future children.
Read our statement on unregulated sperm donation: bit.ly/HFEA-Statement-Unregu…
ALT Text-based graphic featuring a statement from Clare Effinghausen, Director of Strategy and Corporate Affairs at Human Fertilisation & Embryology Authority, expressing concern about exploitation by serial sperm donors who break the law.
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Navigating donor conception? DCN membership gives you events, WhatsApp groups, conferences, magazines & more all from just £8/month. Join 2000 families in our community 🌍 dcnetwork.org/why-join
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Delighted that Nina, our Director, and Sarah, our new Donor Conceived Person Liaison Volunteer, spoke at Gedeon Richter UK’s Fertility Nurse Congress about life after the 2005 #donorconception policy change, including the importance of hearing directly from #donorconceived people
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Parents of #donorconceived children aged 10–20: join our online ‘Continuing the Conversation’ workshop on 13 June '26. Explore how to support your child, build confidence in having conversations about the donor and genetic relatives. Last chance to book. dcnetwork.org/events/continu…
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Thinking about finding a sperm donor outside a clinic?
The HFEA’s new FAQs on informal sperm donation explain some of the key legal, medical and emotional considerations to think about before making decisions
Read the FAQs here: hfea.gov.uk/about-us/media-c…
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For support/guidance, you may find these orgs helpful:
* @thefertalliance thefertilityalliance.org.uk/
* Fertility Action fertilityaction.org/
* Daisy Network daisynetwork.org/
* Endometriosis UK endometriosis-uk.org/
For donor conception support, we’re here too 💙
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Parent to both donor conceived and non-donor conceived children? Or considering this route? Our 'Mixed Blessings' book offers guidance on thinking through fears and on talking about donor conception in a mixed family. From £8 PDF / £12.50 print.
dcnetwork.org/product/mixed-…
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Donor conception can feel overwhelming, especially when you don’t know anyone else on the same path. 💛
At DCN, we care about helping people find connection, trusted information, and a community that understands this journey.
#donorconception #donorconceptionfamilies
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We’re thrilled to welcome Sarah Bennett as DCN’s new DCP liaison volunteer, helping amplify donor conceived voices within our charity. We can’t wait to share the blog posts she’ll be writing...watch this space! #donorconceived
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Thinking about donor conception? Meet the DCN team at the @fertilityshow this weekend at Olympia London (16–17 May), stand E38. Hear Nina Barnsley speak on donor conception on Sat, 12.30pm. Use code FS15 for 15% off tickets: fertilityshow.co.uk
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Karen, Mark and Nina are ready to welcome professionals to today’s DCN ‘Making it Real’ workshop - a day of learning and shared expertise focused on supporting #donorconception families and prospective parents.
Next session: 2027
Mailing list: dcnetwork.org/civicrm/sign-u…
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Parents of #donorconceived children aged 10–20: join our online ‘Continuing the Conversation’ workshop on 13 June '26. Explore how to support your child, build confidence in having conversations about the donor and genetic relatives. Early bird ends 14 May dcnetwork.org/events/continu…
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⭐ 𝗣𝗶𝗰𝗸 𝗼𝗳 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗠𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗵⭐
A chance meeting on the London Underground led Gini Bhogal to donate eggs to Anita, resulting in the birth of Christopher after IVF. (bbc.co.uk)
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🔗 bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cqj9…
⭐ This was taken from a previous Friday Bulletin. The Bulletin is a round-up of all the stories that matter about donor conception, and is one of many benefits of DCN membership.
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Not sure how to talk to your child about donor conception? Our Telling & Talking workshop offers a safe, confidential space to explore telling, practise conversations, and connect with others. 2026 dates still available. Early bird from £129
dcnetwork.org/telling-and-ta…
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Our one‑day specialist workshop supports those working with donor conception families and prospective parents. Bookings close 5 May.
📆 Fri 8 May 2026 | Zoom | £139
Book now: dcnetwork.org/events/making-…
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We’re celebrating International Donor Conception Awareness Day with 20% off all DCN-published books - today only 🎉
Use code IDCAD20 at checkout in our bookshop: dcnetwork.org/product-catego…
Excludes non-DCN titles.
#IDCAD2026 #InternationalDonorConceptionAwarenessDay
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We’re celebrating International Donor Conception Awareness Day with 20% off all DCN-published books tomorrow, Monday 27 April 🎉
Use code IDCAD20 at checkout in our bookshop: dcnetwork.org/product-catego…
Excludes non-DCN titles.
#IDCAD2026 #InternationalDonorConceptionAwarenessDay
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What a fantastic day! Thank you to everyone who joined and made it special, and to our speakers - Jane, Anita & David (parent panels), Dr Leah Gilman, Jane Ellis & Dr Astrid Indekeu (Donae), and Rebecca Coxon - plus our generous sponsors for their support:
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𝗖𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗶𝗰𝘀:
Bourn Hall
@EuropeanSperm
@ExtraConception
@FairfaxCryobank
@LondonSpermBank
@ManchesterIVF
@Xytex
𝗟𝗮𝘄𝘆𝗲𝗿𝘀:
@1GCFamilyLaw
@Biscoes
@BrabnersLLP
@jmwsolicitors
@KJSSolicitors
@WrightJohnston
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