Paths To Parenthub
Support and Connection for Donor Conception
Whether you are at the very beginning of your journey, or now parenting after donor conception, come and join our private space to find support, information, friendship, and a sense of community within the Paths to Parenthub.
Brought to you by DefiningMum
Embarking on a path to parenthood using a donor takes time and requires deep, emotional consideration. Making this decision isn’t just a one-off, but the start of your parenting journey, forming the very beginning of your child’s story.
Becoming a Paths To Parenthub member offers you the opportunity to find support, connection and resources so that you no longer feel alone on this journey. We want to help you feel more positive and prepared about this path to parenthood, offering hope for what the future may hold.
Paths to Parenthub Membership
Whatever stage of your journey, Paths To Parenthub offers the opportunity to connect, share experiences, ask questions and hear from experts in the field, whilst exploring supportive resources to help you and your family understand the many facets of donor conception. The beauty of this – you can do all of these things from the comfort of your own home, within the safety of our private membership platform.
SUPPORT
Access to regular interactive webinars, live chats and support groups including a range of professionals, experiences and perspectives
CONNECTION
Make connections, share experiences, find support and chat openly within our private, members-only group
RESOURCES
24/7 access to webinar recordings, personal stories, reflections, tips and guidance, as well as recommended resources
Suitable for all donor conception paths to parenthood…
Stages
Making the decision
Going through treatment
Pregnant after donor conception
Parenting after donor conception (all ages)
Family Formations
Egg donation
Sperm donation
Double donation
Embryo donation
Mixed families of genetics
Known / Open ID / Anonymous donation
Solo Parenthood
LGBTQ+ Families
Have you been…
Spending hours researching donor conception, endlessly googling and scrolling social media, searching for answers?
Stuck in decision-making paralysis, wondering if donor conception is the right path for you?
Feeling alone, like no one truly understands the complexities and emotions on this path to parenthood?
Worried about future conversations, unsure how to talk to your child about their conception story?
Struggling with feelings of genetic loss, unsure about bonding and attachment with your future child if you don’t share DNA?
Wanting to learn more, from those who have walked this path, donor conceived people and professionals with specialist knowledge and compassion?
Imagine if you could…
Cut through the overwhelm, to feel more confident and less anxious about donor conception or parenting a donor-conceived child.
Have expert guidance at your fingertips, with clear, practical advice from professionals and child psychologists who understand your family dynamic.
Feel prepared, not panicked, by gaining the tools to navigate important conversations about donor conception with your child and others with ease.
Find 24/7 support, anytime you need it, with a welcoming community always in your pocket, whatever stage you’re at.
Move past genetic worries and attachment fears, shift from doubt to confidence, knowing deep connections are built through relationships and love, not just DNA.
Hear from others who have been in your shoes, real families who’ve worked through complex emotions and are now thriving with their donor-conceived child.
Follow Our ‘Parenthub Pathway’
5 Steps to Clarity in Donor Conception
Whether you’re considering donor conception, trying to conceive, or already parenting, get informed, supported and clear on your next steps.
1. Join and connect with the community of others
In the privacy and safety of our Mighty Networks App
2. Explore the path to parenthood relevant to you
With on-demand stories from parents and donor conceived people
3. Navigate your common fears
Using our common fears resource, find on-demand content that will help you better understand and deal with your biggest worries
4. Join a connection and support call
Meet like-minded others at a similar stage of this path to parenthood, helping you feel less alone
5. Ask a question of our professionals
Join a live webinar or our monthly Professional Powerhour to ask your burning questions to our psychologists from Parenthood in Mind
Upcoming Webinars & Events
We host regular webinars, live chats, Professional Powerhours and support groups, all available for you to join and participate live from your phone, tablet or computer.
Thriving Solo Event – ‘Thinkers’ Community Connection Call
Tuesday 18th August 2026 – 8.30pm (BST)
A community connection call via Thriving Solo for anyone in the “thinking” stage to ask questions and meet a community.
In Good Company: Community Group Chat
Friday 21st August – 8pm (BST)
A relaxed, easy way to share what is on your mind, hear from others on the same path, make connections and really feel part of our community.
Thriving Solo Event – All Community Connection Call
Wednesday 26th August 2026 – 8.30pm (BST)
A community connection call via Thriving Solo for anyone on this path, at all stages of the journey, to ask questions and meet a community.
On-Demand Webinar Library
Paths to Parenthub webinar library holds over 100 webinars to watch or listen to on-demand, with more added regularly, covering a variety of topics for every stage of your donor conception journey.
Become a Paths to Parenthub member
Access to the entire Paths to Parenthub members area
Interactive Webinars with the chance to ask questions to expert speakers
Live chats and varied perspectives from those with experience of donor conception
24/7 access to private networking community, including those beginning this path to parenthood to those who are finally parents
Access to all webinars, live-chats & recordings
Access to our monthly virtual support group
Access to a varied member-only resource area
‘Navigating Common Fears’ course access
Audio downloads to support your journey
First access and discounts on future event tickets
Exclusive course discounts and private members-only offers
Monthly Membership
- No minimum membership term – cancel at any time
Annual Membership
12 months for the price of 10- With the annual membership you get two months free*!
- *Saving vs monthly membership cost over a year
Extra content for those on a solo path to parenthood
With our solo parenting membership, you can get access to Paths to Parenthub AND The Stork and I’s Thriving Solo membership at no extra cost to you.
Thriving Solo provides support, connection and resources for solo parents. Find out more about The Stork and I and Thriving Solo here.
As well as the Paths to Parenthub membership above, you’ll also get:
Members-only podcast with exclusive episodes about solo parenting
Monthly community connection call to connect with other members and build your solo mum tribe
Access to a community (using online platform Mighty Networks) of solo mums for chats, discussions, support and advice
In-person events to join throughout the year
A library of past online events and webinars with experts on a variety of useful solo motherhood topics
Downloadable resources and signpost to useful information
Access to discounts on The Stork and I courses
Monthly Membership
- No minimum membership term – cancel at any time
Annual Membership
12 months for the price of 10- With the annual membership you get two months free*!
- *Saving vs monthly membership cost over a year
Professional Membership
As a professional member, you will have exclusive access to our resources to provide you with specific insights into the complexities within donor conception, including the most common fears and questions that are often raised by recipient parents, which will help you to best understand and support your patients.
A message from our founder
“More than two years on since first creating Paths To Parenthub I am so proud of what it has become. What began as a vision and natural evolution from DefiningMum, has developed into a thriving community, alongside a wealth of insightful conversations and perspectives all designed to help you feel less alone and better prepared on this path to parenthood. I’ve always wanted to help fill the emotional support vacuum, something I believe is an essential step when embarking on fertility treatment using a donor.
This hub is everything I would have needed and wanted back when making the decision. Even now, as a parent to children conceived with the help of an egg donor I’m continually learning, accepting and growing as a parent, as I understand how best to support my children in the future.”
Becky Kearns, DefiningMum – Founder
