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.
Is it Safe to Conceive During the COVID-19 Outbreak?
Our staff has received many questions about whether it’s safe to conceive a child during the COVID-19 pandemic, so we’ve consulted trustworthy sources to help answer some common questions. We’ll continue to inform you as conditions change and we learn more about this particular virus. Are Pregnant Women and Infants at Greater Risk? It’s true that not enough is yet known about COVID-19’s effects on pregnant women and infants. Still, according to the American College of Obstetricians and...
How to Make Fertility Treatments More Affordable
The spread of COVID-19 has caused anxiety in all aspects of our lives including our finances. To help keep your fertility treatments on track, and to ease the financial burden of using donor sperm, Seattle Sperm Bank offers the following resources and options. Fertility Financing Options SSB works with several leading lending companies to offer fast and easy financing options. These companies include: CapexMD – SSB partners with CapexMD able to offer customized loan programs for all fertility...
Frequently Asked Questions About At-Home Insemination (COVID-19 Specific)
For many, the COVID-19 pandemic has re-routed their journey to parenthood. With at-home insemination, there is a path forward. This option is not only comfortable and affordable when compared to other clinical methods of insemination, but it also supports social distancing. Seattle Sperm Bank can ship tanks right to your home all over the US. Learn more about where we ship here. Here is an informative article when trying to decide if home insemination is right for you. What You Need for Your...
Home Insemination- Journey to Parenthood during Social Distancing
The recent spread of COVID-19 has been impacting all aspects of our lives. Stopping any further spread is important to keep ourselves and loved ones safe! However, this does not mean your journey to parenthood has to be put on hold. Seattle Sperm Bank can ship straight to your door with easy to follow instructions for home insemination. This involves injecting semen vaginally close to the cervix and is sometimes referred to as the “turkey baster method”. Success rates are comparable to...
Home Insemination Is A Great Option During Times Of Travel Restrictions And Social Distancing
Due to the spread of COVID-19 it is becoming safer for people to reduce unnecessary travel to public locations. This may include discontinuing fertility cycles. Fortunately, there are alternatives for saving in progress in your current cycle and starting cycles while reducing visits to clinics. For people free of fertility issues, artificial insemination at home can be a reliable and affordable way to start a family. This method offers convenience and comfort since it can be done in your home...
Poor Diet Linked to Low Sperm and Testosterone Counts
The results of the largest study to date analyzing connections between diet and testicular health were recently released. It found that men who ate a typical Western diet of processed foods high in sugar and fat produced significantly fewer sperm per ejaculation than those with a healthier, more balanced diet that included fruit, vegetables, nuts, grains, and other whole foods. The resulting lower sperm count can negatively affect a man’s fertility as well as his overall health. While diet is...
4 Common Signs of Female Infertility You May be Overlooking
According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 10% of women experience infertility. The CDC defines infertility as not being able to get pregnant after one year of trying, or six months if the woman is 35 or older. To make matters worse, many women don’t realize they have infertility issues until after they have been trying to conceive for multiple months. So by the time they consult a fertility specialist, precious time has been lost, which can further affect your...
To Fertility and Beyond: Storing Sperm in Space May Be Possible
In June of 2019, a team of scientists released the results of a test designed to answer a remarkable question: Can frozen sperm cells be safely sent to space for future use? The results, as presented at the 35th Annual Meeting of the European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology in Vienna, suggests that such storage is theoretically possible. To test this theory, no sperm samples were actually launched into orbit like microscopic Buzz Aldrins. Instead, engineers put 10 healthy frozen...
Books About LGBTQ+ Family Planning For Kids And Parents
We often get asked if we have any book recommendations for family planning or books for kids about LGBTQ families, so we made a list of a few of our favorites. No matter what kind of family you are (or are thinking about having!), all these books have something interesting to offer. Check them out below: LGBTQ+ Family Planning Books For Kids Mommy, Momma, and Me: A sweet rhyming book about a baby doing everyday things with their two moms. The simple pictures and words would make this a great...
Should I get genetic testing done on myself before conceiving?
You may be looking for a sperm donor or an egg donor and notice that the donor has been tested for a panel of genetic conditions. You may also notice that a donor is a carrier of a specific genetic condition, and feel uncertain about what that means, or if you should be concerned. We get questions surrounding genetic carrier status daily, especially whether we think it’s medically necessary for our clients to have genetic testing done on themselves as part of their pre-conception journey. We...
