Artificial insemination is a safe and effective way to conceive a child if the person planning to carry has no underlying fertility issues. Two common methods include home insemination and intrauterine insemination (IUI). To illustrate how these methods work, let’s first look at what is needed for a successful pregnancy. Let’s start with the basics. … Read more
Most of us don’t think about what our bodies are doing monthly. This changes a bit when we are trying to get pregnant. Why didn’t they go over our fertile window and what a luteal phase is in high school? Considering we are in the middle of a global pandemic, and women are increasingly turning … Read more
If you are considering having a child, or are currently trying to conceive, there are two questions you’ll want to answer. First, how do I improve my chances of conception? And second, what is with all of these acronyms like TTC, POAS (pee on a stick), FMU (first morning urine), PUPO (pregnant until proven otherwise), … Read more
Pregnancy care and even postpartum care is something that is often in the spotlight, but what about preconception care? For those trying to conceive is there anything that can be done to prepare your body for pregnancy? We reached out to one of our favorite Reproductive Endocrinologists, and an expert in reproductive health, Dr. Ellen … Read more
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