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Fertility Glossary

Known donor

A donor you already know, such as a friend or relative.

Donor conception

Using a known donor through a licensed clinic includes screening and clearer legal parenthood. Informal home insemination can leave legal parenthood uncertain; independent legal advice is recommended.

Also known as: directed donor, known donation

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Last reviewed: 23 September 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.

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Legal parenthood

Who the law recognises as a child's parents.

Clinic-recruited donor

A donor recruited by a clinic or sperm/egg bank rather than known to you.

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