Paths to Parenthub Membership
Embarking on donor conception as a path to parenthood can feel incredibly overwhelming, it can be difficult to know where to start and find emotional support. Even later down the line, it can be hard to find other parents who have similar shared experiences and are navigating the same fears, emotions and challenges that parenting after donor conception can bring.
Paths To Parenthub offers community, experts, support and resources to help make your journey less lonely and easier to navigate. As a member, you can have exclusive access to our comprehensive support package. One click whisks you through to a range of resources, regular supportive webinars and continual connection through our private networking group. In addition, you benefit from access to member-only discounts and priority event tickets.
What’s included in the membership?
Support
Access to regular interactive webinars, live chats and support groups including a range of experts, experiences and perspectives
Connection
Make connections, share experiences, find support and chat openly within our private, members-only networking group
Resources
24/7 access to webinar recordings, personal stories, reflections, tips and guidance, as well as recommended resources
Become a Paths to Parenthub member to benefit from…
Monthly Membership
- Access to the entire Paths To Parenthub
- 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
- First access and discounts on future event tickets
- Exclusive course discounts and private members-only offers
Annual Membership
12 months for the price of 10- With the annual membership you get two months free*!
- Access to the entire Paths To Parenthub
- 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
- First access and discounts on future event tickets
- Exclusive course discounts and private members-only offers
- * Saving vs monthly membership cost over a year
Pay as you go webinars
- Even if you aren’t a member, you can still attend individual Paths to Parenthub webinars for a one-off fee
- Access to the webinar recording after the event
- If you decide to become a Paths to Parenthub member after attending a one-off webinar you can contact us to receive your pay as you go price discounted from your first month / annual payment.
Want to buy a webinar or membership as a gift? Find out more here.
Upcoming Webinars
We are Family – What Really Matters for Parents and Children
Wednesday 21st April 2021 – 8pm (GMT)
£9.95 (Included in all memberships)
I’m delighted to welcome Susan Golombok as a webinar speaker after reading her recent book “We are Family”. She’ll be sharing with us her long-term research into families conceived through ART (Assisted Reproductive Technologies). Her pioneering research on lesbian mother families, gay father families, single mothers by choice and families created by ART (including IVF, donor conception and surrogacy) has been instrumental to our understanding of both child development and social and ethical issues related to family life.
The Experiences and Motivations of Egg Donors
Wednesday 19th May 2021 – 8pm (GMT)
£9.95 (Included in all memberships)
Joining me this evening will be Nicky Hudson, a medical sociologist focusing on people’s experiences of reproductive health. Her current work is dedicated to furthering knowledge about the social, political and economic aspects of reproductive health and especially, how individual experiences are shaped by this wider context – in this case that of those who donate their eggs.
In this session, Nicky will talk about research she is currently undertaking which explores the experiences of egg donors within Europe.
Making Decisions: Dealing with complexities and implications
Wednesday 23rd June 2021 – 8pm (GMT)
£9.95 (Included in all memberships)
In this webinar I will be joined by Julianne Boutaleb, Consultant Perinatal Psychologist, who will talk about the complexities of emotion and thought that we can experience as we embark on this journey. I’ll also be joined by Angela Pericleous-Smith, chair of BICA, who will share with us what implications counselling actually looks like.
Upcoming Live Chats
Exclusive Members Only Content
Join the membership to gain access to members only live chats and exclusive webinars.
LGBTQ & Donor Conception
Tuesday 4th May 2021 – 8pm (GMT)
Speaker: Mike and Laura
Live Chat – Donor Conception After Loss
Monday 7th June 2021 – 8pm (GMT)
Speaker: Katie and Jenn
Egg Donation and cultural challenges
Monday 19th July 2021 – 8pm (GMT)
Speaker: Seetal and Kreena
Virtual Member Support Groups
Our support groups offer a chance for members to come together virtually each month to chat and find support with others who are at a similar stage to them. A safe space to share your journey, any feelings you are having and to make friendships with those who truly ‘get it’.
All support groups can be accessed from within our members-only community app.
Testimonials
Hi, I’m Becky
I’m a proud and grateful mum to three daughters all thanks to egg donation. This followed a difficult few years starting with a diagnosis of Premature Ovarian Insufficiency at the age of 28. Then followed five failed IVF cycles with my own eggs, including a miscarriage. It was only once I had our girls that I looked back and realised the enormity of the journey we had been on, with very little emotional support or guidance.
I started to share my story through my blog DefiningMum and social media channels in late 2018. It was then I realised the true power of sharing, connecting with others and finding support as part of a community of people with shared experiences.
More about me
Even now, I’m still learning about how to best talk to my children about their conception and prepare to support them with questions in the future, which has also made me realise just how much there is to learn on this journey.
My vision for this hub has been to create everything that I would have needed back when making the decision, alongside the support and everything I wish to know now as a parent.
Knowing that donor conception is often a personal topic, I‘ve created this private space for parents and parents-to-be to come together and support each other, with experts on hand to inform and answer questions. My hope is for it to feel more structured than the Instagram community and more private than Facebook, but still with that personal, warm touch to make you feel welcome. The hub will constantly evolve – something I will look to you for feedback on as I shape this community to support anyone who embarks on this journey to use a donor to build their family.
Want to meet Becky and find out more about Paths to Parenthub? Click here to watch the video
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FAQs
Got a question?
Check to see if we’ve already answered your question in our frequently asked questions below. If not, you can contact us via the contact form or directly at info@pathstoparenthub.com.
Is the content relevant if I don't live in the UK?
Although much of the content is created here in the UK, many of the emotional support topics covered are universal. Members outside of the UK are very much welcomed within the Paths to Parenthub community!
What software do I need to access all of the features?
Paths to Parenthub is a web based members portal. You’ll just need a web browser and internet connection to access it and you can use any device – desktop, tablet or mobile. All of our webinars and live chats will be held via a private zoom link.
How do I pay for my membership?
Membership is paid for via credit/debit card. If signing up for a monthly or annual membership this will renew automatically using the card you signed up with. You’ll have the opportunity to update your card details if you need to via your account on the website.
How will you ensure the 'connection' networking group is private, safe and secure?
The Paths to Parenthub ‘connection’ networking site is hosted through Mighty Networks as a private group. This means that only those who are members can request to join. All members will need to be approved by Paths to Parenthub, and within the site there are guidelines for all members to adhere to.
What if I can't make a webinar or live chat due to commitments or timezone difference?
How do I cancel my membership?
The monthly and annual membership is an automatic renewal, if you would like to cancel your membership all you need to do is email info@pathstoparenthub.com with one week notice ahead of your next payment due date. Currently there is no minimum membership term on the monthly subscription.
