Sperm banks can be confusing—even for experienced IUI providers. In this first session of the Queer Fertility Masterclass Series, we’ll demystify how sperm banks operate and how to confidently support your clients through the process.
Understanding Sperm Banks & Sperm Samples covers:
Historical context of how the sperm bank model we have in the United States developed
How banks select sperm donors
Why is there a shortage of BIPOC sperm
Understanding semen analysis and sample integrity
Ethical challenges with banks and anonymous sperm
How to help your patients, clients and peers navigate sperm banks
Led by midwife and queer fertility expert Ray Rachlin, this class is ideal for midwives, NPs, and MDs already offering fertility services or interested in deepening their expertise in queer family building. Birthworkers, students and interested community members are also welcome. Class is approved for 1.5 contact hours CE credits through the American Association of Nurse Practitioners.
This class ran live on October 23rd, and purchase of the replay is available through December 2025.
“Nine years into providing IUI care, I still couldn’t find a single continuing ed course for midwives like myself. So I stopped searching—and created the class we need.” - Ray Rachlin
Queer Fertility Masterclass Series is the first of Ray’s new continuing education series for midwives, doctors, and providers who are offering fertility services at home and in office settings. Each Masterclass will be $100. Community members - doulas, social workers, queer prospective parents, etc - are welcome to attend for 50% off with the discount code COMMUNITY