FERTILITY & CONCEPTION
"Modern fertility science has opened doors that were once firmly closed. Today, we have options our mothers and grandmothers never imagined—and the freedom to use these tools to build our families on our own terms."
- Cheri BergeronFor women exploring medical assistance to conceive, these resources provide information about fertility treatments, donor options, and financial planning. Knowledge and support can transform your journey toward parenthood.
Creating a Family – Donor Conception Guide
Comprehensive donor conception guides and resources from a respected non-profit organization.
FertilityIQ
Database of clinic reviews and doctor ratings, often from women on similar journeys.
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
Professional organization that provides verified success rates for fertility clinics.
Sperm Banks
- California Cryobank - Extensive donor database with detailed profiles
https://www.cryobank.com/ - Fairfax Cryobank - Known for comprehensive genetic screening
https://fairfaxcryobank.com/ - Seattle Sperm Bank - Offers open-ID and anonymous donor options
https://www.seattlespermbank.com/ - Xytex Cryo International - Provides detailed donor profiles including audio interviews
https://www.xytex.com/
Clinic Directories
- IVF Options - Searchable clinic directory with user reviews
https://ivfoptions.com/list-of-fertility-clinics-by-name/ - CoFertility - Egg sharing and freezing network
https://www.cofertility.com - Donor Sibling Registry - Connects families and donor siblings
https://donorsiblingregistry.com
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Find reproductive lawyers to help with contracts and parental rights protection.
SEEDS Ethics
Guidelines for ethical donor arrangements and protection of donor-conceived children.
Books for Donor-Conceived Children
- "You Were Made for Me" by Sheri Sturniolo
Amazon Link - "What Makes a Baby" by Cory Silverberg (inclusive language for all families)
Amazon Link - "The Pea that was Me" by Kimberly Kluger-Bell
Amazon Link - "Mommy, Was Your Tummy Big?" by Carolina Nadel (for explaining donor conception to young kids)
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Books
- "Three Makes Baby Workbook" by Jana Rupnow - Deep dive into emotional and ethical aspects of donor conception
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Podcasts
- The Single Greatest Choice – Focused on single motherhood, donor conception, and fertility
https://www.singlegreatestchoice.com/podcast - Creating a Family Podcast – Covers all forms of family-building
https://creatingafamily.org/category/radio-show/ - Three Makes Baby Podcast – Ethical and emotional conversations around donor conception
https://threemakesbaby.podbean.com/ - Infertile AF – Raw, real stories, including donor conception journeys
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/infertile-af-infertility-and-modern-family-building/id1457516002 - The Egg Whisperer Show – Fertility topics from a trusted OB/GYN
https://www.youtube.com/c/EggWhispererShow
Future Family
Fertility financing, including donor sperm and IUI/IVF with flexible payment options.
CapexMD
Fertility-specific loans for various procedures including donor options.
Health Savings Accounts (HSA/FSA)
Can sometimes be used for donor sperm, insemination, and fertility-related care—check with your provider.