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Medical History  Knowing one’s medical history is an integral aspect of understanding one’s biological identity. Unfortunately, donor conceived people (DCP) born using anonymous donors have no access to half of their family medical history. Even those with identifying information about the donor have no control over the information shared. In a process initiated and carried out by…

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Neurodivergent conditions encompass a range of neurological differences, including Autism Spectrum Condition (ASC), Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, Dyscalculia, and Tourette’s Syndrome.

Name: Liz Conceived: 1975 Where Conceived: Dr R Newill, Harley Street On 7th July 2023 (aged 48), during at a hospital appointment with my Mum and her dementia consultant:  Dr: Do you have any questions?  Me: I was wondering, as Mum has Alzheimer’s and Dad has Frontal Lobe Dementia and Parkinsons, what are the genetic implications and risks for myself and my…

NPE – Not Parent Expected news from Commerical DNA Tests. Research Canada Jan 2025: “I’m trying to figure out who the hell I am”: Examining the psychosocial and mental health experience of individuals learning “Not Parent Expected” news from a direct-to-consumer DNA ancestry test August 2022: Discovery of unexpected paternity after direct-to-consumer DNA testing and its…

There are similarities of trauma that donor conceived people (DCP) and those born from surrogacy can experience. Also, surrogacy is often used in conjunction with donor conception. The Guardian July 2025: Surrogates at greater risk of new mental illness than women carrying own babies, study finds Progress Educational Trust May 2025: UK Government postpones surrogacy…

There are many similarities of trauma that donor conceived people (DCP) and adoptees can experience… May 2024: Relevant insight from the world of adoption: Adoption: Mislabeled, Medicated, & Diagnosed Adoptees Could Be Grieving Profoundly Feb 2024: I Told Mom I Wanted to Find My Birth Mother. It Blind-Sided Her 2002: Lessons from a recent adoption…

Genetic mirroring refers to the experience of recognizing shared physical traits or personality characteristics between yourself and those who share your DNA. It’s the feeling of seeing yourself reflected in the appearance and behaviour of other family members, often leading to a stronger sense of belonging and identity. Genetic Mirroring is often lacking for Donor…