In this deeply personal and insightful episode of the Paths to Parenthub Podcast, we speak with Sarah from Toronto, a mum to three children, each conceived in a different way.

Sarah shares the story of how she and her husband navigated medical diagnoses, complex decision making, and the emotional realities of fertility treatment and donor conception. With honesty and warmth, she reflects on the path that led them to building their family, a path that wasn’t linear, but one that ultimately brought them three much loved children.

We explore:

1. How medical diagnoses shaped their family building decisions
2. The emotional process of moving towards donor conception
3. What donor selection was like in practice
4. Navigating different conception stories within one family
5. How they are talking to their children about their origin stories
6. Why openness and honesty matter in their home

Sarah speaks candidly about raising children who each have slightly different conception stories, and how, despite those differences, they are loved, supported and valued in exactly the same way. This episode is a powerful reminder that there is no single way to build a family, and that children thrive in homes grounded in honesty, security and love.

If you are navigating medical diagnosis, considering donor conception, or thinking about how to talk to your children about their story, this conversation offers reassurance, perspective and thoughtful insight – especially for those seeking insight into a family of mixed genetics.

Season 4 of the Paths to Parenthub Podcast is proudly supported by Ovacy Egg Bank, who support a range of family types and pathways for those using donor eggs - You can learn more Ovacy by visiting their website www.ovacy.com