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The world’s first ‘test tube baby’ was born on 25th July 1978 in the UK: Louise Brown. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/In_vitro_fertilisation

Genealogical bewilderment or genetic bewilderment, refers to the psychological distress and confusion that can arise from not knowing or being unsure of one’s biological ancestry. Genealogical bewilderment can lead to a variety of psychological issues, including anxiety, identity confusion, feelings of isolation, and a sense of incompleteness. Not knowing about one’s genetic roots can disrupt…

Sperm mixing in historical donor conception refers to the practice of mixing semen from an infertile husband with semen from an anonymous sperm donor, which was then used for artificial insemination. Sperm mixing was a deception by the fertility industry aimed to not emasculate the husband in the situation. Fertility clinics were in the business…

“Sibling Season” in donor conception refers to the period when people are more likely to unexpectedly discover that they are donor conceived (conceived through sperm, egg or embryo donation) through commercial DNA test kits or online matching services and then also to discover that they suddenly and unexpectedly have donor siblings. “Sibling Season” generally takes…

We recognise that the practices described below took place in a different time, when donor conception was poorly regulated and largely hidden from public scrutiny. However, it is vital to share these stories – not to assign blame retrospectively, but to acknowledge the very real and lasting impact they have had on the lives of…

Name: Lesley Conceived: 1980 Where Conceived: Massachusetts, US https://open.spotify.com/episode/4OoMZHdD0goSNTInwU5YwT?si=zrp_Cs4WS_qok8EIjb3l7w

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Helena_Rosa_Wright

“The DCUK community is such a valuable and supportive space for DCP. Knowing you are in a safe caring community with people that get it is so special.” – Marcus “The Facebook group has been invaluable for me as I try and make sense of the DNA revelations.” – Anonymous “The Donor Conceived UK Community…

Sperm Donations/Donor Conception was very limited historically In fact, it was happening a LOT more than people thought or want to believe. Donor Conception is a practise that been taking place in the UK since the 1940’s and has nearly always been shrouded in secrecy.   A lot of people still don’t believe it was…