This is the second in the new series of US psychotherapist Jana Rupnow’s podcast ‘Three Makes Baby’, in which she interviews parents, donor conceived individuals and professionals about ‘the challenges and dilemmas of assisted reproductive technology baby-making’. (We know Jana well and her excellent book for prospective DC parents is available from our online shop.)

In this episode, Danielle of The Seed Scout shares her and her wife’s path to parenthood, including the challenges they faced with sperm banks and their subsequent decision to opt for a known donor. They talk about the significance of openness about genetic origins and the importance of access to updated medical histories, as well as sharing insights into the legal complexities of parental rights and concerns about privacy in the specific context of known donation, recognising prospective parents’ worries about how a known donor might fit into the lives of their future family.