Uploaded September 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
When Anastasia and her wife were growing their family, they wanted to use the same sperm donor for all their children so that they shared a genetic connection. They believe, however, the IVF clinic used the wrong sperm after a DNA test revealed their oldest son didn’t share any DNA with his younger brothers.
“I started crying and shaking and went into shock … We just didn't want to believe the results, because the whole story of our family was that the boys were all this same as each other.”
To explore how Australians are navigating the multimillion-dollar IVF industry, watch Insight episode Baby Business on SBS On Demand.
When Anastasia and her wife were growing their family, they wanted to use the same sperm donor for all their children so that they shared a genetic connection. They believe, however, the IVF clinic used the wrong sperm after a DNA test revealed their oldest son didn’t share any DNA with his younger brothers.
“I started crying and shaking and went into shock … We just didn't want to believe the results, because the whole story of our family was that the boys were all this same as each other.”
To explore how Australians are navigating the multimillion-dollar IVF industry, watch Insight episode Baby Business on SBS On Demand.
