If one partner in a couple is gay and the other is straight, chances are they aren’t getting along. A 2016 study found that 83% of couples who were considering surrogacy said it would be harder if one partner was gay. But this doesn’t have to be the case! Surrogacy is an option for same-sex couples who can’t have biological children. It also opens up options for couples who would like to get married but whose wedding plans conflict with surrogacy arrangements. Learn more: https://ifg-ivf.com/surrogacy/surrogacy-for-gay-couples/
What is surrogacy?
Surrogacy is the process of placing a baby, typically a child, in the care of another woman or man. Surrogacy can take many forms, including in-vitro fertilization (IVF), in-vitro semimaturation (IVS), and in-vitifilm fertilization (IFF). In-vitro fertilization (IVF) is the process of fertilizing an ovum (egg) in a test tube using a fertilized egg(s) from another living organism (i.e. the "surrogate"). This can be a surrogate mother or a baby from another couple. In-vitro semimaturation (IVS) is the process of fertilizing an ovum (egg) in a test tube, and then letting it mature in a uterus-like structure called a culture dish. This is the most common method of surrogacy. In-vitifilm fertilization (IFF) is the process of fertilizing an ovum (egg) in a test tube, and then allowing the fertilized egg(s) to mature in the woman's womb. This is the least common type of surrogacy, and it is typically requested by same-sex couples who cannot get pregnant on their own.
Why is surrogacy important for same-sex couples?
Surrogacy is a popular choice for same-sex couples who have no desire to have children of their own. There are many benefits to using a surrogate, including The ability to have a child without having to worry about giving birth The fact that you and the surrogate can choose the gender of your child The fact that you can use the child as your own and pass on all your genetic material to them The safety of the pregnancy and the child, as the child receives care from a different family without having to worry about being raised by a couple who may not be ready to have a child of their own. This is especially important for parents who may be dealing with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), anxiety, or other mental health conditions that can cause recurring dreams of being abandoned by or lost to children.
How surrogacy works?
When a couple is looking to create a family through surrogacy, they first need to decide on which surrogate they will use. There are many different types of surrogacy, including in-vitro, in-vitiflm, and in-vitosemimination, and each has different requirements and considerations. In-vitro surrogacy refers to the fertilization of an egg in a test tube by another living organism (i.e. the "surrogate"), typically a chimpanzee or a human female. This is the most common form of surrogacy, and it is also the most expensive type of surrogacy. In-vitiflm surrogacy refers to the fertilization of an egg in a test tube and the subsequent transfer of the resulting embryo(s) to a human female for pregnancy. This is the least expensive type of surrogacy. In-vitosemimulation refers to the fertilization of an egg in a test tube and then a second serum collection (i.e. a "semina" or "fluid") to form a "seminal substance" (i.e. the embryo). This is the more common type of surrogacy.
Concluding thoughts
Surrogacy is a wonderful option for same-sex couples who can't have biological children. It's also a great choice for same-sex couples who want to get married but whose wedding plans conflict with surrogacy arrangements.
