Tips & Advice: Have A Baby Using Donor Sperm
Planning to have a baby with the help of a sperm donor? Here are five top tips from the Semovo team, so you can start your journey to a baby with confidence:
1. Take the time to research fertility clinics
Don’t rush into treatment - take the time to research fertility clinics first. The HFEA has lots of information about this, including a useful search tool.
Some clinics specialise in helping single women and same-sex couples to conceive, while others focus on heterosexual couples where infertility is present .
Make time to go and visit the clinic you’re considering and meet its team. Find out their approach to your care, whether they have expertise in helping people in your situation, if there’s a waiting list treatment and even if they have special funding options for treatments like insemination or IVF.
2. Where are the sperm donors from?
“Despite the growing demand for donor sperm, the UK faces a significant shortage of sperm donors. This shortage impacts many individuals and couples, including those who rely on donor sperm to build their families.” – Joanne Adams, Donor Sperm Bank Manager
Just because a clinic says it has sperm donors, don’t assume they’re from the UK. Some fertility clinics import donor sperm from abroad, where the same strict regulations that govern sperm donation in the UK may not apply. So make sure you ask how a clinic’s sperm donors are sourced.
If you want a fully health-screened, registered and identifiable sperm donor for your child, it’s best to opt for a UK sperm donor like we offer at Semovo.
If your fertility clinic has a waiting list or imports sperm, remember we can supply your clinic with UK donor sperm straight away from our donor bank, for your treatment only.
3. Getting yourself ready for treatment
Are you really ready for fertility treatment? Getting yourself fertility fit will help your chances of pregnancy through treatment with donor sperm.
Factors such as a too high or too low BMI, a poor diet, smoking and alcohol intake can all negatively affect your own fertility and quality of your eggs. Get yourself in shape first, and make sure you’re in the best health you can be before treatment starts.
5. And finally…don’t take the risk of DIY insemination
Finding a sperm donor through apps, social media or adverts may seem like a cheap and quick option to pregnancy, but it’s highly risky for you and your child. So why take the risk when it comes to having a baby? Do it properly and safely through treatment at a licensed clinic, using a registered sperm donor. Find out why here.
Start your search for your sperm donor now
Already know the type of sperm donor you’re looking for? Browse our donors on our website to find one that matches your preferences. When you choose your donor, register your preference by completing our online form. We can send your chosen donor sperm to your licensed clinic – so you have no need to worry about finding a sperm donor. You can concentrate on finding the right fertility clinic for you.
