Choosing a sperm donor is an exciting step on the journey to parenthood for everyone, from Single Mothers by Choice to LGBTQIA+ families. However, when you start the process of locating a sperm donor, you may feel overwhelmed by the options available. With so many donors to choose from, viewing our sperm donor pictures are just one way that you can start to narrow your options at a glance. Photos can be an excellent way to build some type of meaningful connection with your sperm donor, even though you will never meet them in person. How can you use sperm donor pictures to narrow down your search in the quest to start your family? Here are just a few ways you can view our sperm donor pictures and make the best decision for your growing family and future child.
Examine Physical Traits
The first way that future parents can utilize sperm donor pictures is to carefully examine physical traits. Many future parents want donors who look somewhat like them to increase their odds of having some family resemblance between them and the future child.
Alternatively, you may select a donor based on traits that you admire in him. You can select donors based on traits that you may want to pass down to your child such as a specific hair or eye color. You may even look for donors who have exceptional height or a specific skin color.
There are no right or wrong answers when it comes to selecting a sperm donor based on physical traits.
Sometimes, sperm donors will provide pictures of themselves as a baby or a young child so that future parents can better picture how their own future child may develop.
Of course, there is no guarantee that your future child will develop the same way. Just like donor egg genetics, the genetic traits a future child inherits and expresses may differ from their sperm donor.
Rest assured that you do not have to examine your sperm donor for physical health. All of the donors at The World Egg and Sperm Bank have been carefully vetted so your future child is healthy.
Consider the Donor’s Ethnicity
While physical traits can be a clear way to influence the appearance of your future child, you may also want to look for donors who share your culture or ethnicity. In turn, this helps you to form a connection with your donor and gives your future child a sense of pride in their culture and background. This is often stated in the donor’s profile.
Plus, a donor who shares your ethnicity will increase the likelihood that you and your child will share similar traits.
Looks for Hobbies and Personality
While a clear photograph may not convey all of the unique quirks of a sperm donor’s personality, you may be able to catch glimpses of who they are via their photos. Their personality and hobbies may shine through in the pictures they choose to submit of themselves. Take a step back from each picture to examine where the photo was taken and what they were doing when the shutter clicked.
Were they on a hike, playing an instrument, or hugging a dog? All of this can give you more clarity as to who they are as a person.
You might even be able to deduce some of their personality traits from their expression in pictures like these. Do they appear to be happy, calm, and focused or are they more solemn and reserved?
Keep in mind that what you see in the pictures may not necessarily be a trait that is passed down to your future child. The age-old debate between nature and nurture argues that while a child may be genetically predisposed to some of these traits, others are influenced by the environment in which they are raised.
In other words, they might not inherit the traits that you see in the photos of your sperm donor, but it can help you to feel a connection with the person behind the picture who will play such an important role in the development of your family.
Contact The World Egg and Sperm Bank
Are you ready to start looking through our vast registry of sperm donor pictures to find a potential sperm donor who can help you to make your dreams of growing your family into a reality? The World Egg and Sperm Bank makes it easy for you to explore our extensive list of sperm donors and find someone that you can feel connected to.
Reach out to us today to learn more about our process for vetting donors and maintaining quality every step of the way.
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