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Name: Vanessa Conceived: 1998 Where conceived: UCSF Center for Reproductive Health (USA) I found out I was donor-conceived at the age of 22. I had recently graduated from my undergraduate studies in the US and had decided to move to the UK to pursue a master’s degree in Genomic Medicine—a degree choice that now feels…

Toby – Nov 2024 I’ve tried many times over the years to explain the feeling of finding out you’re donor conceived. After the news. It all being so familiar but yet so alien. Like watching your family through a distorted lense. The French have a word for this- Jamais vu- You’re looking at things that…

When thinking about contacting a half sibling for the first time, consider these points: Because of these points it is important to proceed thoughtfully and sensitively in any communications, as you may be about to inform them of life-changing news. Here are some recommendations: No matter the circumstances, make sure to give your half sibling time…

Listening is key. It’s an ongoing journey and there will be times the DCP is fine and times when they are not. When your loved one is discussing the various complex issues, you will have urges to make suggestions for dealing with the situation or will want to try and fix the problem but most…

Finding out that you are Donor Conceived can happen to anyone. Prior to learning one is Donor Conceived (DC), the following statements may resonate: A commercial DNA test is the only fact-based way to confirm whether you are Donor Conceived or not.

Name: B Conceived: 1998 Where Conceived: Esperance Hospital, Eastbourne I found out I was donor conceived in my mid-twenties through the results of a commercial DNA test, which was a massive shock, to say the least. At first, when I saw people on the DNA site who matched to me with such high levels of shared DNA, I…

All Donors Please consider Commercial DNA testing with sites such as Ancestry as they tend to be a lot more fruitful for those of us seeking information. You can find more information about Commercial DNA testing on the following page: DNA Testing. We have an active and supportive private Facebook group that you are welcome…

Below is an explanation of your rights and the records that you are entitled too, based on the year you were conceived. Conceived before 1st August 1991 (DCR) If you were conceived before 1st August 1991, when the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Act (1990, 2008 amended) came into force, you are part of the ‘Donor…

This post has been written by donor conceived adults who have been through the journey of being told that they are donor conceived (DC). Note that there will never be the right time or age to tell the Donor Conceived Person (DCP), however, the earlier the better. The DCP should feel like they have always…

**Please note that this post is a ‘work in progress’ and is continuously being updated. We decided it would be better to share something about interpreting DNA results, rather than nothing** The most important thing when looking at DNA results is the centiMorgan (cM). This is a measurement that shows how much you are genetically…