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Connecting LGBTQIA+ Families with Known Donors: Insights from Seed Scout Part of the mini-series: Nicole and Shannon Want a Baby, or Do They?
Nicole and Shannon continue their journey to parenthood with Jaimie as they explore the known donor route with Danielle from Seed Scout. Danielle shares her personal story and the motivation behind her agency, which provides ethical family-building options for LGBTQIA families. Together, they discuss the benefits and complexities of known versus anonymous donors, including ethical concerns, medical history updates, and donor relationships.
Key topics include transparency, ethical considerations in donor selection, and the personal experiences of donors and recipient families. The conversation also covers Seed Scout’s comprehensive process, from matching potential donors to legal steps and ongoing communication that prioritizes the child's future and health. Jaimie, Nicole, and Shannon offer listeners valuable insights into the nuances of choosing a donor, balancing ethics, choice, and the desire to build a loving family.
🏳️🌈Thanks to our sponsors and Patreon supporters.
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🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈
- Danielle's Foundational Work: Danielle created Seed Scout to provide an ethical and transparent path to parenthood.
- Benefits of Knowing Your Donor: The episode emphasizes the value of choosing a known donor for securing updated medical records and fewer half-sibling connections.
- Complex but Rewarding Process: Although labor-intensive, the process involves careful selection, legal agreements, and regular donor communications to ensure transparency and ethical integrity.
- Diversity and Representation: Seed Scout prioritizes a diverse donor pool, offering donors from various ethnic backgrounds and life experiences.
- Intentional Family Building: The episode underscores the thorough, intentional process that LGBTQ+ families undergo to ensure ethical, loving family creation.
🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈
- Danielle Winston is the founder of Seed Scout, an agency dedicated to connecting clients with known sperm donors, offering a transparent and ethical alternative to traditional sperm banks. After starting her own family with her wife, who is a pediatrician, Danielle recognized a gap in the donor conception process that led her to launch her company. They help families navigate complex emotional and logistical paths to parenthood with unique focus points, such as updated medical histories and facilitating ethical donor engagements.
- Nicole and Shannon: Nicole is the long-time assistant and right-hand human on The Queer Family Podcast. She has been working on the show for two years, helping to highlight, uplift, and normalize LGBTQIA families. Shannon, Nicole's wife, comes from a background in working with children, particularly in the foster care system. Together, they explore the complexities and considerations of starting a family as a queer couple.
🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Seed Scout – Seed Scout's Website https://www.theseedscout.com/
- Follow The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!
🏳️🌈We want to hear from you!
thequeerfamilypodcast.com [email protected] IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast
🏳️🌈Watch Video Episodes right now on YouTube and on Spotify
🏳️🌈Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on Amazon, IndieBound, Audible.
🏳️🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: Tiffany Topol\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato.
🏳️🌈Buy our merch here.
🏳️🌈For a full transcript of this episode and more info about the host visit our website
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. While we chat with amazing organizations, The Queer Family Podcast isn’t responsible for any decisions or actions taken by listeners based on the content of the show. Always consult with a trusted professional for your specific situation!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content
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Nicole and Shannon continue their journey to parenthood with Jaimie as they explore the known donor route with Danielle from Seed Scout. Danielle shares her personal story and the motivation behind her agency, which provides ethical family-building options for LGBTQIA families. Together, they discuss the benefits and complexities of known versus anonymous donors, including ethical concerns, medical history updates, and donor relationships.
Key topics include transparency, ethical considerations in donor selection, and the personal experiences of donors and recipient families. The conversation also covers Seed Scout’s comprehensive process, from matching potential donors to legal steps and ongoing communication that prioritizes the child's future and health. Jaimie, Nicole, and Shannon offer listeners valuable insights into the nuances of choosing a donor, balancing ethics, choice, and the desire to build a loving family.
🏳️🌈Thanks to our sponsors and Patreon supporters.
🏳️🌈Interested in advertising? Check out our packages here.
🏳️🌈Key Takeaways:🏳️🌈
- Danielle's Foundational Work: Danielle created Seed Scout to provide an ethical and transparent path to parenthood.
- Benefits of Knowing Your Donor: The episode emphasizes the value of choosing a known donor for securing updated medical records and fewer half-sibling connections.
- Complex but Rewarding Process: Although labor-intensive, the process involves careful selection, legal agreements, and regular donor communications to ensure transparency and ethical integrity.
- Diversity and Representation: Seed Scout prioritizes a diverse donor pool, offering donors from various ethnic backgrounds and life experiences.
- Intentional Family Building: The episode underscores the thorough, intentional process that LGBTQ+ families undergo to ensure ethical, loving family creation.
🏳️🌈About The Guest(s)🏳️🌈
- Danielle Winston is the founder of Seed Scout, an agency dedicated to connecting clients with known sperm donors, offering a transparent and ethical alternative to traditional sperm banks. After starting her own family with her wife, who is a pediatrician, Danielle recognized a gap in the donor conception process that led her to launch her company. They help families navigate complex emotional and logistical paths to parenthood with unique focus points, such as updated medical histories and facilitating ethical donor engagements.
- Nicole and Shannon: Nicole is the long-time assistant and right-hand human on The Queer Family Podcast. She has been working on the show for two years, helping to highlight, uplift, and normalize LGBTQIA families. Shannon, Nicole's wife, comes from a background in working with children, particularly in the foster care system. Together, they explore the complexities and considerations of starting a family as a queer couple.
🏳️🌈Resources mentioned in the episode:
- Seed Scout – Seed Scout's Website https://www.theseedscout.com/
- Follow The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for updates and behind-the-scenes content.
🏳️🌈If you like the episode, make sure to leave us a review and support The Queer Family Podcast on Patreon for as low as $2/month!
🏳️🌈We want to hear from you!
thequeerfamilypodcast.com [email protected] IG/Twitter/FB/TikTok/YouTube: @thequeerfamilypodcast
🏳️🌈Watch Video Episodes right now on YouTube and on Spotify
🏳️🌈Order the #ITOCT book based on this podcast on Amazon, IndieBound, Audible.
🏳️🌈Edited by Jerson Barajas. Theme song: Tiffany Topol\ Logo art: Daneen Stevenato.
🏳️🌈Buy our merch here.
🏳️🌈For a full transcript of this episode and more info about the host visit our website
The information shared in this episode is for educational purposes only and not a substitute for professional advice. While we chat with amazing organizations, The Queer Family Podcast isn’t responsible for any decisions or actions taken by listeners based on the content of the show. Always consult with a trusted professional for your specific situation!
Support this podcast at — https://redcircle.com/the-queer-family-podcast/exclusive-content
Advertising Inquiries: https://redcircle.com/brands
Privacy & Opt-Out: https://redcircle.com/privacy
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