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.
Website: https://creatingafamily.org
FertilityIQ
Database of clinic reviews and doctor ratings, often from women on similar journeys.
Website: https://www.fertilityiq.com
Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology
Professional organization that provides verified success rates for fertility clinics.
Website: https://www.sart.org
Sperm Banks
- California Cryobank - Extensive donor database with detailed profiles
- Fairfax Cryobank - Known for comprehensive genetic screening
- Seattle Sperm Bank - Offers open-ID and anonymous donor options
- Xytex Cryo International - Provides detailed donor profiles including audio interviews
Clinic Directories
- IVF Options - Searchable clinic directory with user reviews
- CoFertility - Egg sharing and freezing network
- Donor Sibling Registry - Connects families and donor siblings
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys
Find reproductive lawyers to help with contracts and parental rights protection.
Website: https://adoptionart.org
SEEDS Ethics
Guidelines for ethical donor arrangements and protection of donor-conceived children.
Website: https://seedsethics.org
Books for Donor-Conceived Children
- "You Were Made for Me" by Sheri Sturniolo
- "What Makes a Baby" by Cory Silverberg (inclusive language for all families)
- "The Pea that was Me" by Kimberly Kluger-Bell
- "Mommy, Was Your Tummy Big?" by Carolina Nadel (for explaining donor conception to young kids)
Podcasts & Stories
- The Single Greatest Choice – Focused on single motherhood, donor conception, and fertility
- Creating a Family Podcast – Covers all forms of family-building
- Three Makes Baby Podcast – Ethical and emotional conversations around donor conception
- Infertile AF – Raw, real stories, including donor conception journeys
Future Family
Fertility financing, including donor sperm and IUI/IVF with flexible payment options.
Website: https://www.futurefamily.com
CapexMD
Fertility-specific loans for various procedures including donor options.
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.