What should I ask the donor? I'm new!
Some of the recipients I deal with are pretty new to the whole process. Understandably, they don't even know what they should ask. To help them, here is a basic list of things to consider, and ask the donor. This list is somewhat geared towards donors and recipients interested in Artificial Insemination (AI) donations. Location/Travel: Does the donor live nearby? Remember, sperm cannot survive in a jar longer than 1 hour, and realistically should not be longer than 20 minutes for good chances of conception. If donor is not nearby, are you willing and able to travel to them? Would it be a same-day trip, or require an overnight? If overnight, where do the recipients stay (at a hotel, at the other person's house, etc)? More importantly, where will you inseminate that is within 20 (at most 60) minutes of donation location? Some people get a hotel room, some inseminate in their car. In some (very rare for Artificial insemination) cases an AI donor will be gracious enough to