Parenting v24.0.2
Just a Baby helps prospective parents and LGBTQ+ couples find known sperm donors or co-parents. Search filters cover health and genetic details, with messaging, voice notes, photos, and video calls. It notes legal limits, regional user bases, and optional verification.
Profiles work more like a dating service than a medical database. You set your location, what you're offering or looking for, and your stance on involvement after birth. Some users just want to donate sperm; others want a known co-parent with shared custody. The search filters let you narrow by HIV status, genetic disorders, ethnicity, and even whether the person has children already. That level of specificity matters because the conversation around parental roles is delicate.
Messaging is straightforward. You can send text, voice notes, and photo attachments inside the chat window, and the app suggests icebreaker questions if you're not sure how to start. Video calls are built in, which saves you from exchanging personal numbers too early. I appreciated the schedule feature for setting up intro calls, though it only works if both sides have updated their time zones.
Just a Baby is not a substitute for legal advice. A match on the app does not create any enforceable agreement about child support or custody; you'll still need a lawyer if you go the known donor route. The user base is also heavily skewed toward certain regions, so people in smaller countries may open the app and see almost no one within a reasonable distance. Profile verification is optional, which means you have to do your own background checks and health document reviews. I found several profiles with blurry photos and no medical info, and those conversations stopped quickly.
Single prospective parents and LGBTQ+ couples who want a known donor will get the most value from this tool. It also helps people who already have a donor in mind but want a structured way to talk through expectations. Just a Baby works best when you already know your boundaries and can communicate them clearly. What it won't do is replace a fertility clinic or a family lawyer. If you're looking for anonymity or guaranteed legal protection, this app will feel too exposed and informal.
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