• Inside Donor Conception: New Insights from Research with Leah Gilman

  • Oct 20 2024
  • Length: 44 mins
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Inside Donor Conception: New Insights from Research with Leah Gilman

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  • Join us this week as we dive into the complex world of donor conception with Leah Gilman, a researcher at the University of Sheffield. Leah’s groundbreaking work explores the perspectives of donors, recipients, and donor-conceived children.

    In this episode, we discuss:

    The emotional landscape of donors and their feelings toward recipients and offspring The unique experiences of egg donors vs. sperm donors The significance of allowing donors and families to connect for medical or emotional reasons While this conversation is just a piece of the puzzle—amid evolving laws and personal experiences—it sheds light on the diverse narratives in donor conception. Discover the importance of understanding individual stories and fostering connections beyond labels. Tune in for a thought-provoking exploration of a topic that impacts many lives!

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    Useful Links from this episode

    Leah Gilman socials Twitter/X: @Leahgilman84 Instagram:@leah.gilman84 Linked In: Leah Gilman | LinkedIn Here are some links to resources that might be helpful: Leah's University of Sheffield profile page (has linked to all nearly all open-access, publications and resources) including: The Curious Connections project website (links to short films, research-inspired short stories about egg donation and downloadable leaflets) and details of our Donors book based on this research with donors. ConnecteDNA project website (links to the Preparing for Contact resources aimed at donors preparing for possibility of being contacted by DCP or recipient families) The Digital Donor Conception project website
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