Our Story #34 (Solo Mum Embryo Donation, Twins)

Author(s): Donor Conception Network

Reproductive Treatments/ Surrogacy/ Adoption

Our Story


For children conceived through embryo donation (embryos donated by a couple) in solo mum families - TWINS VERSION


This delightful, beautifully illustrated book, aimed at children from 2-6yrs, explains in simple words and pictures how Mummy went to the clinic to get some help when she wanted to have a baby on her own.


The book is written in the first person, from the child's perspective, and explains how another couple shared their embryos to help Mummy. There is a simple explanation of how you need a seed from a man and an egg from a woman to make a baby but there is no reference to sex. The book also explains that the seed and egg join together to form a group of cells called an embryo and the embryo is what will grow into a baby. It talks about how there are different ways to make a family and they come in all shapes and sizes.


There is no specific explanation of what treatment was used and there are no details about who exactly the donors are. The book is designed as a simple starting point for women to begin sharing the family story with their child. Parents can then build on that with more precise details as and when it feels appropriate..For example, you can add the details of your treatment as you tell the story to give the full picture. If you have information about the donors you can introduce that into the story at some point, if you wish.


Product Information

General Fields

  • : 9781910222904
  • : Donor Conception Network
  • : Donor Conception Network
  • : books

Special Fields

  • : 32
  • : Paperback
  • : Donor Conception Network