You want to build your family through sperm donation—but figuring it out alone can feel risky and confusing
With this course you'll learn...
You’re ready to grow your family — but without clear agreements, sperm donation can lead to legal and emotional confusion. This course helps you understand Ontario’s laws, prepare for counselling and medical steps, and avoid common mistakes. You’ll leave with clarity, confidence, and a set of personalized answers you can use to draft your own agreement or take to a lawyer.
the Legal, Medical, and Ethical Implications of DIY Sperm Donation
Understand the legal and ethical risks of DIY arrangements in Ontario—and why clear agreements, informed consent, and documentation matter for your family’s future.
What Intended Parent(s) Should Consider
Find out what you should be thinking about as you plan your family through sperm donation.
Importance of Medical Screening
Learn why donor testing matters—and how to navigate STI, genetic, and health screening under Canadian guidelines.
Importance of Counselling
Learn about why counseling is so important for you and your donor. Access names of Ontario counselors who can support you.
Questions to Ask Your Sperm Donor
Approach your potential donor thoughtfully with prepared questions to help with your due diligence.
HOW TO KNOW YOU ARE READY FOR YOUR CONTRACT
Assess if you are ready to move to the final stage - drafting your agreement.
Navigating the legal, medical, and ethical implications of sperm donation on your own can feel overwhelming. Many people in your position move forward without a clear plan or the right protections, leaving themselves vulnerable to misunderstandings and complications down the road.
What this Course Includes
Who created this course?
Who created this course?
Lisa Feldstein, B.A, J.D.
Lisa Feldstein is a nationally recognized fertility lawyer who has dedicated her career to helping people build their families through assisted reproduction. With over 15 years of experience, Lisa has worked with numerous Intended Parents, sperm donors, egg donors, surrogates, and fertility clinics across Ontario. Lisa is also an educator and thought leader in the field. She taught Health Care Law at York University and serves as an adjunct professor at Osgoode Hall Law School. She has been featured in publications such as The Toronto Star, National Post, Law Times, Vanity Fair, CBC, and Canadian Lawyer Magazine. As a published author and media commentator, Lisa regularly writes and speaks about reproductive law reform, donor agreements, and access to parenthood. She is passionate about empowering clients and the public to understand their legal rights and responsibilities when it comes to assisted reproduction. This course brings together the knowledge Lisa shares in her private practice, classrooms, and public lectures—delivered in a clear, supportive format. Whether you're an Intended Parent or a Donor, you’ll gain the tools and confidence you need to make informed, legally sound decisions.
This course was built by a fertility lawyer to help you avoid confusion, protect your family, and make confident decisions—legally and emotionally.
Step 1: Learn the legal, medical, and ethical issues
Step 2: Clarify your expectations with guided questions
Step 3: Use our AI prompt to draft your custom agreement
