Donor conceived

Emma, who is from Denmark, grew up with openness about her donor conception from the very start. When she was a baby, her parents wrote her a letter explaining how she came into the world, putting it inside a children’s book they made especially for her. Emma and her mother Ida tell Namulanta Kombo about that decision to share the story early — what it meant for Emma as she was growing up, how their understanding has shifted over time, and what openness around donor conception looks like. To find out more about Dear Daughter, to take part, or read our privacy notice, please go to Or you can contact the team via WhatsApp on +44 800 030 4404

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Donor conceived is an episode from Dear Daughter by BBC.

This episode is 20:04 long.

This episode was published on May 1, 2026.

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