Using a donor is an incredible opportunity. It’s a real gift to be in this moment of history that allows people who would otherwise be infertile have the capacity to have a child.

And no matter how or when you choose to share your story with your child, you’re doing the best the can, with all the information you have right now.

And we see you. We are holding you. And we support whatever choice you make.

Even once the baby is born, new questions always arise. Here are a few to think about as you continue your donor conception journey ❣️

There are a lot of misconceptions about using donors to build your family. Here’s one of them.

Every stage of donor conception is unique. If/when it comes time to select a donor, there are so many things to consider.

Here are a few questions/considerations that might be helpful ❣️

Some language that’s helpful to know as we start off donor conception week:

Sperm/Egg Donor, contributor, donor, genetic donor, helper: the man/woman/person who helped us/donated

Embryo Donors: the people who donated the embryo that became you

Birth Parents: birth mother/mom/mommy/ima, birth father/dad/papa/abba, parents

Surrogate: the person who grew you in their body.

There are so many questions to ask while exploring donor conception. Make sure you have all the tools necessary if/when you’re ready for it.

Even once the baby is born, new questions always arise. Here are a few to think about as you continue your donor conception journey ❣️