Episode 175 - Dr Sophie Zadeh and Nina Barnsley Talk with Dr Cassie Rhodes: Supporting Donor Conceived Children

Dr Kathy Weston's Get a Grip! Parenting Podcast

In this conversation, Dr Sophie Zadeh, a researcher who specialises in families formed through donor-assisted conception, and Nina Barnsley, director of the Donor Conception Network, chat about how best to support donor conceived children, both at home and school. In the past, parents were often advised that it was not necessary to tell children about using a donor. Today, we know that open conversations are a positive thing from an early age. Sophie talks us through the research evidence and Nina outlines what she’s learned from many years of working with families. Interested listeners will be pointed to some excellent resources.