When both male partners wish to have a biological connection to their child, there are several paths they can consider. Each option comes with its own set of considerations, from medical to ethical, and it’s crucial to weigh these carefully.
- Sequential surrogacy is an option where one partner provides sperm for the first child, and the other partner provides sperm for a subsequent child. This allows both partners to have a biological connection, albeit with different children.
- Twin surrogacy involves implanting two embryos into the surrogate, one fertilized by each father’s sperm with eggs from the same or different donors.
- Another option is to split embryos, where half the embryos are fertilized with one father’s sperm and the other half with the other father’s sperm.
Before deciding on a surrogacy path, it’s important to consult with medical professionals. Fertility specialists can provide insights into the success rates of different IVF procedures, the health risks associated with twin pregnancies or multiple embryo transfers, and the overall health of the participants.
