Why Surrogacy?
The surrogacy process allows an individual to have a child through the IVF process and have another woman carry the embryo to term for them. The choice to use Surrogacy to have children is a personal one and solely up to the potential parent. Some choose to utilize Surrogacy for medical reasons, while others choose Surrogacy because they cannot leave their job for months at a time to have a child. No matter what the reason, it is solely at their discretion. The IVF process allows an embryo to be created by doctors, through the combination of an Egg and Sperm and then implanted into the Surrogate Mother for gestation. Surrogacy allows an individual to have a child that is genetically related to them, as their genetic material (either sperm or egg) is being used to create the embryo.
Which states allow single parents to use Surrogacy?
In the United States, California, Colorado, Nevada, Oregon, Georgia, Montana, and South Dakota all allow a sole parent to be listed on a child’s birth certificate. Arizona and Illinois also allow a single parent to be listed on a child’s birth certificate, but only if the child is genetically related to them. This is a non-issue with Surrogacy if the potential parent will be providing either the sperm or egg for the child.
What are the drawbacks?
Depending on where you live, Surrogacy can be difficult, costly, or not even allowed. Finding a reputable Surrogacy Agency with experience and expertise in Social Surrogacy is of the utmost importance. We understand that one’s residency and citizenship status can have an effect on their ability to use Surrogacy to have children while being single. That is why we make sure to protect the parties and their private information from any issues that may come up during the surrogacy process by finding clinics in locations that are single-parent surrogacy-friendly.
For Single Men
What’s needed:
1. Egg Donor
2. Surrogate
Men looking to have a child through Surrogacy will not only need a Surrogate but also an Egg Donor to provide the other side of the genetic material necessary to have a child. The donated egg will be combined with the father’s sperm to create an embryo. This embryo will then be transferred into a Surrogate Mother for her to carry the child to term. At Conceptual Options, our Egg Donor Database and fantastic case managers make it easy for a potential parent to find their ideal Egg Donor and Surrogate Mother. For more information on finding your Egg Donor and about Social Surrogacy, click the links below:
For Single Women
What’s needed:
1. Sperm Donor
2. Surrogate
Single Women looking to have a child through Surrogacy will need to connect with a Sperm Donor and a Surrogate. The sperm donor will provide the other half of the genetic material used to make a child. The donated sperm will be implanted in the mother’s egg and then transferred into the Surrogate Mother for her to carry the child to term. Our expert team will be happy to find and connect you with a Sperm Donor and a Surrogate Mother to help make your dream of having a child a reality. For more information on Social Surrogacy and why a woman would choose to hire a Surrogate to carry her child to term, click the link below:
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