(Lesbian, Gay, Bixsexual, Transgender, Queer and/or Intersex, Asexual, Two-Spirit and through countless affirmative ways in which people choose to self-identify)

LGBTQIA/Single Surrogacy

Requirements for Surrogacy

1) The process is generally the same as it is for hetrosexual couples. You must choose an anonymous egg or sperm donor and a gestational carrier. Sometimes the donors are known as well as a known gestational carrier.

2) A decision must be made as to which partner will be genetically related to the child, or the couple can use two surrogates.

Same-Sex Laws

The laws for surrogacy whether it is same sex or a hetrosexusal person vary from state to state in tjhe USA. When pursuing surrogacy internationally, it also varies from country to country. Surrogacy is always fluid when pursuing surrogacy abroad.

Surrogacy laws can be complicated for same sex parent (s), so try to work with an ageny tjhat is LGQTQIA friendly and who work with established doctors and clinics.

HIV and Surrogacy

Surrogacy is possible for HIV positive people, with no transmission of HIV to the baby or the gestational carrier. If you have HIV, let the agency know before you start the process so that all medical protocols are put in place. Surrogacy is a great option for same sex couples as well as a single person withing to expand their family.