Current scientific evidence is now proving what we have known all along: low-tech, individualized care results in higher success rates with less risk for families seeking donor conception, compared to routine protocols, unnecessary tests and costly interventions that have been designed for people with infertility. (Bressler 2020, Carpinello 2021, Kop 2022) However, most fertility doctors only care for our community as an afterthought, and therefore most clinics do not provide clinically appropriate options for families seeking donor insemination.

Everyone deserves a fertility provider who understands their needs and provides care in a way that affirms who they are, because the goal is not just to become pregnant, it's to become a parent - which is infused with every aspect of who you are!  Gender inclusivity, queer positivity, and celebration of all forms of intentional parenthood is at the heart of all we do. By contrast, most fertility clinics lack LGBTQ+ sensitivity and present barriers to care that can result in unnecessary delays, increase cost, and undermine emotional well-being on the path to parenthood.

Intrauterine Insemination (IUI) is a low tech procedure that need not happen in a busy, impersonal clinic environment. We bring sterile supplies to perform the IUI procedure in your own home, including equipment to prepare a fresh sample (sperm washing) if needed. For those coming to us from out of town, or for any other reason you would rather not be at home, we also provide IUI and sample prep in our West Seattle office.

We commonly hear statements like, “That was the most comfortable exam I’ve ever had,” or “Wow, I didn’t know it could be like this!” We take our time, get your permission every step of the way, and ensure you are as comfortable as you can possibly be throughout the IUI procedure. Getting the timing right is part of the trick too, because that’s when your cervix is most open and IUI is easiest - not to mention giving you the best chances for success.

Our specialized programs for LGBTQ+ and solo parents by choice include conception groups, pregnancy groups, childbirth and lactation education, and early parenting support programs. Staying connected with community builds resilience and helps new parents cope with the stressors of caring for a newborn.  Families who participate in our programs throughout pregnancy and early parenthood tend to stay connected for years to come.

Not in Seattle? No worries! We care for families across the US and Canada via tele-health, and we are actively training community-based midwives to increase access to local, trauma-informed IUI services. For many families in our care, we provide everything but the IUI (including ordering lab work) and help you locate a provider who can do the IUI procedure when you need it.