Category: In the News

Seattle Sperm Bank Statement On The Recent Alabama IVF Supreme Court Ruling

March 15, 2024

In light of the recent ruling in Alabama in the case of LePage v Mobile Infirmary Clinic, Seattle Sperm Bank feels compelled to address the decision. In a devastating blow, the Alabama Supreme Court’s classification of frozen embryos as legally equivalent to children is not only a significant setback but also ethically unjust. This ruling […]

SSB Shipping Team – How We Navigate Shipping Logistics

July 24, 2023

You may have heard about the potential UPS strike and noticed that at Seattle Sperm Bank, UPS is one of our couriers for tank deliveries. Our shipping team stays on top of all the happenings when it comes to making sure our tanks are delivered safely on time for your treatment. From an ordering perspective, […]

Documentary Explores the World of Donor-Conceived Siblings

April 16, 2021

For families that include donor-conceived children, even minor events like National Siblings Day or building a family tree for a class project can feel different. But things are starting to change. In recent years, an increasing number of books, movies, and shows have explored the multidimensional and complicated aspects of donor-conceived sibling relationships and non-traditional […]

Two Women Get A Surprise When Dealing With Their Sperm Bank

October 5, 2014

You have probably seen in the news recently, “Black Donor Sperm Mistakenly Sent to White Mom”, about an Ohio Caucasian woman who is suing a sperm bank for mistakenly sending her vials from an African-American donor, when she thought she was being inseminated with a white man’s sperm. This type of error is inexcusable, and […]

The Importance of Good Nutrition for Pregnancy

August 28, 2014

Good, healthy, solid nutrition is especially important while planning to get pregnant for both partners, especially when you’re having trouble getting pregnant. A healthy diet and consistent, effective exercise has shown to improve fertility in both women and men. When embarking on pregnancy, a woman with a well-nourished body that is stocked with necessary nutrients […]