LGBTQ+ FAMILY PLANNING WITH DONOR SPERM
Directed Donors
Initial Considerations
Existing relationship dynamics: You may want to think twice about asking someone to be your donor with m one or both of you have a history of challenging relationship dynamics, even if the person would otherwise be the “perfect” donor. This could result in unforeseen challenges down the road as you navigate roles and relationships in the future between yourselves, your child, and your donor.
Donor’s personality traits Ideally you want your donor to be
someone is flexible and collaborative and who is able to prioritize the future child’s welfare and best interests as different decisions, requests, or circumstances present themselves in the future. Donor’s conceptualization of his role The donor should be clear that he will have no parental role in relation to the future child (i.e. no rights, responsibilities, or involvement in parenting decisions).
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