3 MYTHS ABOUT GAY SURROGACY By – Rite Options Visit – www.riteoptions.com
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For many LGBTQ couples and singles, the experience of having a family is not different from others. However, the path to planning and starting a family often takes many forms. A majority of this time is spent seeking assistance from specialists in this arena.
THE FOLLOWING IS A LIST OF THREE MYTHS ABOUT GAY SURROGACY PARENTING THAT WE’VE ATTEMPTED TO DEMYSTIFY:
MYTH #1 -
Both intended parents in a same-sex relationship are genetically linked with the child.
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With biological family-building, only one parent is genetically related to her or his child with LGBTQ same-sex couples. It’s not possible for both intended parents in a same-sex relationship to share a genetic link with their child. In this path to family-building, same-sex partners must use either a sperm or an egg donor who will provide the genetics of their child, also called a “gamete donor.”
MYTH #2 All egg and sperm donors are anonymous.
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For LGBTQ same-sex couples or single females, a sperm donor or egg donors can be either anonymous or known. This person may be a blood relative or friend. Known sperm donors must
consent to semen analysis, blood work, discussion with a mental health professional and a physical exam. A reproductive attorney must also be hired to protect parental rights and responsibilities of both parties.
Myth #3 For
cisgender,
same-sex
male
couples who opt to use a gestational carrier, have their rights, and those of their baby protected as long as they reside in a surrogacyfriendly state.
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The legal aspects of every surrogacy journey must always be considered. Although same-sex marriage is legal in the United States, the legality of completing parentage assignments and birth certificates and compensating surrogates varies immensely from state to state.
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