Blog posts from 2025

Informal Donor Conception (IDC): What Recent Research Means for Pride Angel Members

08 December, 2025

Informal Donor Conception (IDC): What Recent Research Means for Pride Angel MembersSummarised by Erika TranfieldRecent research from the Digital Donor Conception Studyat Manchester Metropolitan University, led by Dr Leah Gilman, provides one ...

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IVF Anxiety: Supporting Your Mental Health After a Long Fertility Journey

26 October, 2025

The fertility journey can be described as a marathon, especially for those who need In Vitro Fertilisation (IVF). It can be quite a lengthy process that involves a lot of patience with invasive testing, unexpected diagnosis and the emotional rolle...

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National Wellness Month: How Lifestyle Choices Shape Fertility

29 August, 2025

August marks National Wellness Month, a timely reminder that our daily habits—what we eat, how we move, and how we manage stress—can have a profound impact on fertility. For those trying to conceive, whether natura...

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Caring for Everyone: Inclusive language in perinatal care

02 July, 2025

Pregnancy and birth can be a vulnerable time - even more so if the care received is framed in ways that are misgendering, as many trans and non-binary parents experience. Dr Matthew Cull, (TCD), Dr Jules Holroyd  (University of Sheffield), an...

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New Film: New Ways of Creating Families

08 June, 2025

New Film: New Ways of Creating FamiliesAs part of the Online Sperm Donation Project, we’ve created a short film to help raise awareness and understanding of online sperm donation. Drawing on real interviews with a donor and a recipient, the ...

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Do you need to use an egg or sperm donor? The choice of a donor can shape your family’s future in extraordinary ways.

06 April, 2025

The Benefits of Using a Known DonorWhen embarking on the journey of parenthood, every decision carries profound significance. For individuals and couples exploring assisted conception, the choice of a donor—be it for sperm, eggs, or embryos&...

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The Gift of Parenthood: Exploring Sperm Donation and Fertility

17 March, 2025

Becoming a parent is a dream many hold close to their hearts. For some, though, the journey to starting a family isn't straightforward. Sperm donation stands as a beacon of hope for those navigating the challenges of infertility or finding alt...

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Discover the Link Between Semen Quality and Lifespan

10 March, 2025

Discover the Link Between Semen Quality and LifespanA recent study in Danish men reveals that better semen quality is associated with a longer lifespan. Dr. Niels Jørgensen and his team at Copenhagen University Hospital analyzed data from over 78,...

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Empowering Choices: The Positive Impact of Known Sperm Donation on International Women’s Day

08 March, 2025

Empowering Choices: The Positive Impact of Known Sperm Donation on International Women’s DayAs we celebrate International Women’s Day, a day dedicated to recognizing the achievements and progress of women worldwide, it’s also a t...

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Importance of Choosing a Regulated Sperm Donation Path

17 February, 2025

A recent UK family court case has highlighted the risks associated with unregulated sperm donation, emphasizing the importance of careful consideration when choosing a donor.The case involved Robert Charles Albon, who offered sperm donation servic...

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