Using a known donor, sometimes referred to as an “open donor” has become increasingly popular in recent years for couples trying to start a family. When In-Vitro Fertilization (IVF) and artificial insemination were first being used, people didn’t want to use a known donor because of rare stories of children wanting to have a parental relationship with their donor and it going poorly, or other complications with the upbringing and relationships. 

Finding that white picket fence traditional family can be extremely difficult in 2020. Societal norms have changed and the fairy tale of finding the perfect prince or princess, and having a family, is no longer realistic for many people

Starting a family can be a long, difficult endeavor--especially for those with fertility issues. Fortunately, modern technology has made it possible even for those with problems conceiving kids. You no longer even need to visit a sperm bank or fertility clinic, you can just order the donor sperm from the comfort of your own home!

For many couples, conceiving a child without the help of assisted reproductive technology (ART) simply isn’t possible. Fortunately, modern technology has made it possible for just about anyone to start a family, even if one of the partners is infertile or has problems conceiving. For women with fertility problems, one of the best options is seeking an egg donation process. Thousands of egg donor registries exist around the world that can provide you with a number of potential egg donors.

Finding the right sperm donor can be a long process. After all, the traits and characteristics of your children’s father will be reflected in them--so you want to pick a donor that will give your children the best chance at success. This can mean sifting through hundreds of possible donors until you find the right one.

If you and your partner are unable to conceive a child on your own, or you have fertility issues that prohibit you from carrying a child, finding a surrogate to carry your child for you is a great option. Despite a lack of federal regulation, the United States has by far the most robust and safe surrogacy system in the world. Unfortunately, it is also extraordinarily expensive.

Since the federal government has yet to enact any laws regarding surrogacy, it has been left up to the states to legislate surrogacy contracts. Many states have passed laws allowing for some form of surrogacy agreements, but others have either not passed laws or have passed laws expressly forbidding all or some forms of surrogacy. To avoid legal troubles, you should make sure to know the laws and guidelines surrounding the surrogacy process in your state.

As we all know, finding love is not as easy as the movies make it out to be. Finding the right one can take years, and by then it may be too late to have a kid. Many young adults are no longer getting married in their 20s, instead choosing to wait until they are more financially stable, established in a career, or simply more mature. This means that a woman’s window of opportunity to have a kid has shrunk significantly. Many single women (and men) are now choosing to skip finding a partner and become a single parent.

Starting a family can be a long, tough process. There are many hard decisions that you will need to make. If you have decided to conceive using a sperm or egg donation, one of these decisions is whether to pursue a known or anonymous donor.

Modern technologies have made it possible for anyone to have a child. In vitro fertilization (IVF) has given couples who previously would not have been able to have a kid the possibility of starting a family. However, many people still choose to get pregnant the old fashioned way. Natural insemination is the formal term for getting pregnant through sexual intercourse.