First steps for gay male couples to have biological kids If you’ve been looking into the options for gay men and fertility, the process can seem overwhelming. While there are some extra considerations for male couples who want biological kids, your path can be...
Egg and Sperm Freezing for Transgender, Gender Nonconforming, and Nonbinary Individuals Individuals in the transgender, gender nonconforming, and nonbinary (TGNB) community have the option to preserve eggs or sperm for future use. We have the experience to help...
A guide to shared IVF/co-IVF/reciprocal IVF/shared maternity “Shared IVF” (also called reciprocal IVF, co-IVF, or shared maternity) is a meaningful way for two people born with ovaries and uteruses to participate together in biological family building. How Does...
How to get started as a gay, lesbian, transgender, or nonbinary intended parent PNWF proudly supports LGBTQ+ family building through our Center for LGBTQ+ Fertility. We believe everyone who wants to become a parent should get the chance. We offer a wide variety of...
Sperm donor requirements, the sperm donation process, and how to use donor sperm Donor sperm is a great option for single women, LGBTQ intended parents without sperm, and men with male factor infertility; but how do sperm banks work? Sperm banks collect, freeze, and...
If you are expecting a child through a surrogate birth, it’s important to think about how you plan to talk to your child about surrogacy. This topic can seem daunting, but it may be easier than you think! Here are reasons we recommend talking to your child about surrogacy, and tips for telling them in age-appropriate, affirming ways.
PNWF Co-Founder Dr. Lorna Marshall on the History and Future of LGBTQ+ Fertility Care in Washington State Providing LGBTQ+ fertility care has always been a cornerstone of Pacific Northwest Fertility. We spoke with PNWF co-founder and medical director Dr. Lorna...
Welcome to the Center for LGBTQ+ Fertility at PNWF The First Center Dedicated to Inclusive Fertility Care in Seattle Pacific NW Fertility is proud to announce our latest specialty center: the Center for LGBTQ+ Fertility, the first and only center dedicated to...
An Intro Guide From Donor Sperm IUI to Shared Maternity IVF With Donor Sperm There are many different fertility options for lesbian couples, which all range in cost, convenience, and success rates. Many fertility resources are geared to heterosexual couples, so we’ve...
Finding Your Path To Fatherhood If you’re a gay man looking to start or grow your family, congratulations! We know that navigating fertility options as a gay man or couple can feel overwhelming, so we want to provide resources and information on available...
