How to Choose a Fertility Clinic

(Without Getting Caught Out by the Marketing)

The questions every solo woman needs to ask before she commits — on donor programs, specialists, fees, and what some clinics won't tell you until it's too late.

Most women choose their fertility clinic the wrong way.

They search by location. They look at the website. They like the aesthetic. They read a couple of Google reviews. They book an appointment.

And then they discover — sometimes after months, sometimes after thousands of dollars — that the clinic doesn't have a suitable donor. Or the donor program has a waitlist that will stretch their timeline beyond what's comfortable. Or the specialist they saw is lovely, but doesn't really understand the solo patient experience.

Choosing a clinic isn't like choosing a dentist. The donor program is everything. And no amount of beautiful marketing or cutting-edge Instagram content will tell you whether the clinic actually has the donor you're looking for — or whether they're still promising their donor program is "coming soon."

This guide will.

Inside you’ll find:

  • The questions that reveal whether a clinic's donor program is real or just well-marketed

  • What to ask about ethnicity availability, international donors, and waitlists — before you pay anything

  • Why you should never choose a specialist based on a waitlist alone

  • How to read fee transparency (and what vague pricing is hiding)

  • The difference between public and private clinics that nobody tells you upfront

  • How to access donor profiles before committing as a patient — and why this matters enormously

  • A comparison table to fill in across three clinics before you decide

Whether you've made your decision and are ready to move forward, or you're gathering information while you work things out — this guide will help you choose right the first time.

Created by Alisha, founder of Solo Mum Society and host of the No Need for Prince Charming podcast.

Disclaimer: This guide is for general educational purposes only and does not constitute medical, legal, or financial advice. Always seek personalised advice from a qualified health professional before making decisions about fertility treatment. Solo Mum Society may receive compensation from partner organisations mentioned in associated communications.