Using an Egg Donor and Surrogate for Two Dads
Using an egg donor and a gestational surrogate for two dads involves two separate roles joined by one embryo plan. The egg donor provides eggs used to create…
Category Fertility & Donor Support
Educational resources about fertility clinic coordination, embryos, IVF planning, donor resources, and how these services connect with a surrogacy journey.
Gay Surrogacy in California: What Two Dads Should Plan For
California provides a detailed legal framework for gestational surrogacy, including journeys for two dads. The law defines an intended parent as a married or…
Surrogacy for Single Men: A Step-by-Step Planning Guide
A single man can pursue parenthood through gestational surrogacy where the medical and legal plan permits it. The usual path connects a sperm source, an egg…
Known Sperm Donor Agreements: Questions to Resolve Before IVF
A known sperm donor agreement should be discussed and signed with guidance from separate reproductive-law attorneys before IVF begins. It should address…
Sperm Donor Screening for IVF: What Is Tested and What Is Not
Sperm donor screening for IVF checks defined infectious-disease risks and may also include medical history, semen evaluation, genetic review, and counseling.…
How to Choose a Sperm Donor for IVF and Surrogacy
When deciding how to choose a sperm donor, screen every option through four gates: clinic acceptance, medical and genetic information, identity and family…
How Long Can Frozen Embryos Be Stored Before Surrogacy?
Frozen embryos can remain in cryostorage for many years before surrogacy. There is no single national medical countdown. An embryo does not become unusable…
What Happens to Unused Embryos After a Surrogacy Journey?
Unused embryos after surrogacy usually remain in storage until the people with legal control give valid written instructions. Several paths may be open. They…
Embryo Grading for Intended Parents: What the Grades Can and Cannot Tell You
Embryo grades help an embryology laboratory describe development and rank embryos for possible transfer. They cannot guarantee implantation, pregnancy, live…
Single Embryo Transfer in Surrogacy: Why Clinics Often Recommend One
Clinics often recommend single embryo transfer in surrogacy because the goal is one healthy pregnancy at a time. Transferring one embryo lowers the chance of…