surrogacy for single parents
Surrogacy for Single Parents: Building Your Family Solo
Surrogacy for single parents is an increasingly chosen path. Whether you are a single woman or a single man, gestational surrogacy gives you a way to raise a child who is genetically yours — with the right support around you every step of the way.
Quick Answer
- Single men and women can pursue gestational surrogacy as solo intended parents
- Single men need both an egg donor and a surrogate; single women may use their own eggs with a surrogate
- Legal parentage is established through a court order before delivery in surrogate-friendly states
- Rocky Mountain Surrogacy works with single intended parents from the U.S. and internationally
How Surrogacy for Single Parents Works
Gestational surrogacy for single parents follows the same path as for couples. The one difference is that one set of genetics comes from a donor.
Single men need both a surrogate and an egg donor. The egg donor provides the egg. The intended father provides sperm. The embryo is created through IVF. The surrogate carries the pregnancy to term.
Single women may use their own eggs — if they are still viable — combined with donor sperm. Or they may use both donor eggs and donor sperm.
In every case, the surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby.
Rocky Mountain Surrogacy works with single intended parents from many countries. The process is the same. The welcome is the same too.
Surrogacy for single parents follows the same legal and medical path as for couples. The only difference is one set of genetics comes from a donor.
Finding a Donor as a Single Intended Parent
As a single intended parent, you need one donor. A sperm donor if you have eggs. An egg donor if you do not.
Your IVF clinic helps you find the right donor. They use a donor database. You review profiles and pick your match.
For egg donors, the donor goes through her own medical prep. Her eggs are retrieved and then fertilized. The embryo is frozen until your surrogate is ready.
For sperm donors, the process is simpler. A sperm bank provides samples. The clinic handles the rest.
The CDC National ART Surveillance tracks donor outcomes. Your clinic follows the same best practices.
Your surrogacy contact walks you through each step. You are never left to figure this out on your own.
Donor costs vary by type and clinic. Your fertility clinic provides a personalized breakdown before you commit.
Legal Parentage for Single Intended Parents
As a single parent, you can be the only legal parent. Many states allow pre-birth orders for single intended parents, though parentage laws vary significantly state by state — your independent attorney confirms the exact process for your specific state before any procedures begin.
A pre-birth order puts your name on the birth certificate before the baby is born. No adoption needed. No court after delivery.
In states where pre-birth orders are not granted, a post-birth order is used. This is a quick legal step done right after birth.
Your own lawyer handles this for you. The intended parents — you — pay the legal fees. Your surrogate is also covered by her own lawyer.
Rocky Mountain Surrogacy works with lawyers in all the states where it recruits surrogates. The legal path is clear, and the agency knows it well.
- Pre-birth parentage orders available in surrogate-friendly states
- Only your name appears on the birth certificate
- Agency can refer you to experienced surrogacy attorneys
- International single-parent cases handled with care
Frequently Asked Questions
Can single people use surrogacy to have children?
Yes — single men and women both regularly use gestational surrogacy. Single men need an egg donor and a surrogate; single women may use their own eggs or donor eggs with donor sperm and a surrogate.
How long does surrogacy take for a single parent?
The full process typically takes 12–24 months from application to delivery at Rocky Mountain Surrogacy, including matching, donor process, IVF, and a full-term pregnancy.
How much does single-parent surrogacy cost?
Total costs include Rocky Mountain Surrogacy's program fee ($19,000), surrogate compensation starting at $60,000, IVF, donor fees, legal costs, and medical insurance. Your coordinator walks through every line item before you commit.
Does Rocky Mountain Surrogacy work with international single parents?
Yes — Rocky Mountain Surrogacy has experience working with international single parents from Canada, Australia, Spain, the UK, and Brazil. Your coordinator helps navigate the international legal and logistics steps.