Laura Runnels knew her journey to parenthood wouldn’t be easy, but this self-proclaimed “planner” could never have prepared for giving birth days before the explosion of Covid-19 in the US. As a Public Health Consultant, raised in Mississippi, and now residing in Pittsburgh, Laura always knew she wanted to be a Mom. And after… Read more »
For those not experiencing fertility issues, performing artificial insemination at home can be a reliable and affordable way to conceive a child. This method is especially safe and convenient during this time of social distancing because it can be done in your home and on your schedule without having to visit a clinic. In addition,… Read more »
Seattle Sperm Bank is proud to celebrate inclusivity and equality. As 2020’s LGBTQ+ Pride Month comes to an end, we want to share some of our stories and events from the month. We are happy to provide the support you need to complete your family picture, and are grateful to be part of so many… Read more »
June is Men’s Health Month. Reproductively speaking, healthy sperm is one indicator for men’s health. But so much goes into sperm production; such as diet, exercise, sleep, etc. So, what does SSB do with the sample after ejaculation to measure and assess sperm quality? We often get asked about our processes, since Seattle Sperm… Read more »
May 20 was Federal Advocacy Day, an annual one-day event on which the fertility community organizes to educate Members of Congress about important legislation pertaining to infertility patients. The event was created by RESOLVE, the National Infertility Association, a patient advocacy organization and an excellent resource for those seeking information or guidance about infertility issues…. Read more »
SSB recently sat down (over Zoom!) with a fantastic couple who were kind enough to share their at-home insemination experience. Kelsey and Charity, who have been together for 9 years and reside in WA, have been considering having a baby for many years and opted to try at-home insemination to achieve pregnancy using donor sperm…. Read more »
During this difficult and uncertain time, we want to address your concerns and answer some common questions about using our services during this COVID-19 outbreak. Please know we are taking all appropriate steps to keep our clients, staff, and donors safe. In addition, we are closely monitoring the information and recommendations from the Centers for… Read more »
There’s a lot to think about when considering using donor sperm and we often get legal questions from curious parents-to-be. We decided to call on an expert to help address some of our most frequently asked questions. Chrissy Hanisco is an attorney who focuses on third party assisted reproductive law and adoption. Why did you decide to… Read more »
In honor of National Infertility Awareness Week, KindBody hosted a fantastic virtual event, Family Building for the LGBTQ Community, that featured Seattle Sperm Bank. KindBody is a modern fertility, gynecology, and wellness clinic with offices in New York and California. Family Building for the LGBTQ Community can mean different things for different people. The KindBody… Read more »
Working with a midwife while utilizing at-home insemination is a wonderful option during the COVID-19 pandemic to continue your journey to parenthood. It offers benefits not only to promote social distancing, but it can also be done in a comfortable and relaxing environment of your choice at home. SSB spoke with one of our favorite… Read more »
