Seattle Sperm Bank is your trusted partner and resource when it comes to donor sperm. We are here every step of the way as your journey into parenthood. Explore our blog for topics from preconception to conception with donor sperm.
How Seattle Sperm Bank Tracks and Responds to Medical Updates
At Seattle Sperm Bank (SSB), we are committed to the health and well-being of families created through our services. Our Genetic Counseling Team diligently monitors all medical updates reported by our clients, donors, distributors, and eventually by donor-conceived people (DCP) themselves. We aim to ensure that all clients, clinicians, and adult DCP will have access to the most up-to-date and accurate donor family history. Here’s an overview of our process to ensure transparency regarding...
Why Quality Matters At A Sperm Bank
When searching for the right donor to complete your family-building goals, it is crucial to understand the types of vials you need for your planned treatment and the quality of the vials being provided. At Seattle Sperm Bank, we prioritize quality to ensure the best possible outcomes for our clients. Vial Types at Seattle Sperm Bank We offer a variety of vial types to accommodate different treatment plans. Here’s a breakdown of the options: IUI (Intrauterine Insemination) Vials: These vials...
Family Limits – Your Options Explained
At Seattle Sperm Bank, we pride ourselves on offering a diverse group of donors to meet the growing demand from families seeking to conceive through sperm donation. Our standard operating procedure limits us to a maximum of 25 families per sperm donor in the entire United States. This family limit policy is consistent with practices observed across sperm banks nationwide. We help many clients create happy, healthy families each day with the use of donors in our program, but understand it may...
Meet Maya’s Wings Foundation
Maya’s Wings Foundation is dedicated to advancing research that improves IVF outcomes for all. We had the pleasure of speaking with the founders to learn about the impactful work and inspiring mission behind this remarkable organization. On A Mission To Improve Health Outcomes Of IVF-Related Pregnancies Tell us more about Maya’s Wings Foundation mission and how it got started. The Maya's Wings Foundation started as a way to honor the loss of our daughter, Maya. Through her death, we...
Introducing Our New Family Slot Program
Seattle Sperm Bank is proud to be the first sperm bank in the United States to introduce a Family Slot Program. In the U.S., sperm banks have traditionally monitored family limits based on reported pregnancies and births. However, this method relies solely on birth reports directly from intended parents as fertility centers are not required to report treatment outcomes for individual third-party patients. Our new program aims to provide more accurate and transparent tracking of donor usage....
Why I Didn’t Choose an Anonymous Donor by Reema Kiran
When it came to selecting a sperm donor, it felt like I was making the second biggest decision (after choosing to become a single mother by choice). All I knew at the time was to go online and search for sperm banks to find a possible donor. I had no idea what sperm banks were out there. I had no idea what to expect when it came to picking a donor. I didn’t even know about the range of donor options sperm banks offer (Directed Donors, Anonymous Donors, Open Donors, Open ID Donors). ...
Seattle Sperm Bank Statement On The Recent Alabama IVF Supreme Court Ruling
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 disregards the complexities of fertility treatments, leaving aspiring parents in a state of uncertainty. It’s disheartening to witness an uninformed...
Exploring Seattle Sperm Bank Donor Profiles
Getting started on your family-building journey starts with a sperm donor. Here, we go into all of the donor details you get from each of our donor profiles. Basic Donor Profile You can review tons of information about each donor before making any purchases. This is a great way to narrow down all the available donors to which ones may be a good fit for your family-building goals. Staff Impression We get to know our donors personally and let you know what we think about them. This is going to...
Tips for Finding a Sperm Donor at Seattle Sperm Bank
Beginning the journey of building your family using donor sperm is a momentous step, filled with both anticipation and complexity. We’re ready with a team of experts to guide and support you in finding the ideal donor to match your vision for parenthood. Find A Sperm Donor At Seattle Sperm Bank Here are a few tips from our staff to get you started with your search: Define Your Preferences Create a thoughtful list outlining your criteria for an ideal donor. Consider essential attributes and any...
Directed Donors – SSB (Seattle Sperm Bank) Expert Q&A
There are a lot of families and individuals who choose a friend or family member to use as their sperm donor. At Seattle Sperm Bank, we can help support this type of donor and provide services to aid. We sat down with SSB’s Directed/Known Donor Coordinator, Kevin Gospel, to answer questions about using someone you know as your sperm donor. Directed Donors - Questions Answered What is the first step in using a friend as my donor? “First you need to have a discussion with the person who will...