Fertility & Conception

Looking for medical assistance on your path to motherhood? These resources can help you navigate fertility treatments, donor options, and the emotional aspects of this journey.

Organizations & Databases

Creating a Family

Comprehensive donor conception guides and resources from a trusted non-profit organization dedicated to supporting all paths to parenthood.

Website: https://creatingafamily.org

FertilityIQ

Database of clinic reviews and doctor ratings submitted by patients, with detailed information on success rates, costs, and patient experiences.

Website: https://www.fertilityiq.com

RESOLVE: The National Infertility Association

Advocacy organization with resources, support groups, and educational materials for anyone facing fertility challenges.

Website: https://resolve.org

Donor Resources

Sperm Banks

These reputable sperm banks offer open-identity or anonymous donor options, filtering tools, and detailed profiles:

  • California Cryobank - Wide donor diversity and comprehensive profiles
  • Fairfax Cryobank - Known for detailed donor screening and audio interviews
  • Seattle Sperm Bank - Offers competitive pricing and personal matching assistance
  • Xytex Cryo International - Extensive genetic testing and comprehensive donor profiles

Clinic Directories

  • Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology - Official database of fertility clinic success rates and information
  • IVF Options - Comparison tool for fertility clinics with verified reviews
  • CoFertility - Network focusing on egg sharing and freezing options

Donor Sibling Registry

Connects families and donor siblings, helping donor-conceived people find their genetic relatives.

Website: https://donorsiblingregistry.com

Legal Protection

Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys

Find reproductive lawyers to help with contracts and protect parental rights, especially important for donor conception and fertility treatment situations.

Website: https://adoptionart.org

SEEDS Ethics

Guidelines for ethical donor arrangements and protection of donor-conceived children's interests throughout the process.

Website: https://seedsethics.org

Children's Resources

Books for Donor-Conceived Children

  • "You Were Made for Me" by Sheri Sturniolo - Specifically for children conceived via donor sperm
  • "What Makes a Baby" by Cory Silverberg - Inclusive language for all types of families
  • "The Pea that was Me" by Kimberly Kluger-Bell - Series with different versions for various family structures
  • "Mommy, Was Your Tummy Big?" by Carolina Nadel - For explaining donor conception to young children

Adult Books on Donor Conception

  • "Let's Talk About Sperm Donation" by Erika Tranfield & Karin Hammarberg - Offers insights into donor choices, ethics, and family building
  • "Three Makes Baby" by Jana Rupnow - Explores the emotional and ethical aspects of donor conception with guidance for talking to your child

Financial Resources

Future Family

Fertility financing, including loans for donor sperm, IUI/IVF, and other treatments with flexible payment options.

Website: https://www.futurefamily.com

CapexMD

Fertility-specific loans for procedures using donor gametes, with plans tailored to your treatment protocol.

Website: https://www.capexmd.com

Health Savings Accounts (HSA/FSA)

Can sometimes be used for donor sperm, insemination, and fertility-related care—check with your provider for eligible expenses.

Podcasts & Media

Podcasts

  • The Single Greatest Choice – Focused on single motherhood, donor conception, and fertility
  • Creating a Family Podcast – Covers all forms of family-building with expert interviews
  • Three Makes Baby Podcast – Ethical and emotional conversations around donor conception
  • Infertile AF – Raw, real stories, including donor conception journeys
  • The Egg Whisperer Show – Fertility topics from a trusted OB/GYN

Questions to Consider

As you explore fertility treatments and donor conception, consider:

  1. What types of testing might help identify potential fertility issues?
  2. What are your preferences regarding known vs. anonymous donors?
  3. How comfortable are you with different levels of medical intervention?
  4. What are the legal implications of your chosen path in your state?
  5. How will you approach discussions about donor conception with your future child?

Remember that medical fertility support has helped millions of people build their families. The decisions you make are personal, and there's no single right approach for everyone. The resources above can help you make informed choices that align with your values and goals.

"I learned that I was not alone. Through online communities and in-person support groups, I found the strength and information I needed to keep moving forward on my fertility journey."

- Cheri Bergeron, Mission: Motherhood