Surrogacy For HIV Positive
At Gateway Surrogacy, we assist people with HIV to create their families and become parents utilizing the latest advances in Assisted Reproductive Technologies and the unique technique of sperm washing. We are proud to be one of the agencies in the field to offer surrogacy services for people with HIV. We take every step possible to ensure the safety and health of the child and surrogate mother.
We are happy to provide the following programs (with sperm washing) to HIV-positive intended fathers:
- Surrogacy
- Surrogacy + Egg Donation
- Surrogacy with frozen embryos
- IVF for HIV negative partner + Egg Donation
To ensure the safety of our surrogate mothers and the future child, all intended parents go through an extensive health screening process. We ask HIV-positive intended parents:
- To present medical record documenting at least six months of a viral load
- Be willing to undergo a complete infectious disease screening process.
Many couples dream of becoming parents, but not every couple can carry a baby to full-term or at all. Due to various fertility issues or even in the case of male gay couples, a couple wanting to become parents might have to look for surrogates. Being an HIV patient is also a condition that might make you feel like you can never be a parent; however, with affordable and safe surrogacy options available today, you can definitely fulfill your dream of becoming parents. When you are looking to find an egg donor to become parents, there are certain things you should keep in mind. First and foremost, it is crucial to find a surrogate who is healthy mentally, physically, and emotionally because carrying a baby to full-term comes with lots of challenges.
If you decide to choose a surrogate via an agency like Gateway Surrogacy, we will make sure to match you with candidates who are ready to carry a child for another couple with their hearts and minds. However, here are some things you should consider before choosing the right person to help you carry your baby:
1. Health history: The health of the surrogate mom plays just as much of an essential role as of the intended parents. We choose only the people wishing to become surrogate mothers who are healthy all around – mentally, emotionally, and physically. Even though we already have their medical history, we forward all the important details to the intended parents if they want to take a look at it.
2. BMI: We choose surrogates with BMI (Body Mass Index) of no less than 19 and no more than 33. The BMI determines whether there would be any complications during the pregnancy or after delivery for the baby. If the BMI of the surrogate is less or more, it might take twice or thrice the time to become pregnant, which will require more embryos, money,
time, transfers, etc.
3. Age: Although many intended parents ask for younger candidates to carry their baby, age normally does not play a huge role in determining if they are a great fit. We normally choose candidates between 21 to 40 years of age so that pregnancy is without any complications. Any candidate between this age range with an ideal BMI would be able to carry your baby to
full-term.
4. Willingness: Willingness from both the surrogate and intended parents is important if you want to experience a successful pregnancy. Most of the time, we will set up a meeting between both parties so that they can talk openly about their desires and requirements.
Can an HIV Positive Man Father a Child?
Yes, with advancements in assisted reproductive technology (ART), HIV positive men can father children safely. Traditional methods of conception may pose a risk of transmitting HIV to the partner or child. However, with the help of certain procedures, such as sperm washing, the risk can be significantly reduced.
What is HIV Sperm Washing?
HIV sperm washing is a process used to separate HIV from sperm cells. The technique involves isolating healthy sperm cells from the semen of an HIV positive man to minimize the risk of HIV transmission to the female partner or resulting child.
HIV Sperm Washing Process:
Semen Collection: The process begins with the collection of semen from the HIV positive man. This is typically done through masturbation into a sterile container.
Semen Processing: The collected semen is then processed in a laboratory. Various techniques, such as density gradient centrifugation or swim-up methods, are used to separate healthy sperm from HIV-infected cells and seminal fluid.
Washing Procedure: The separated sperm cells undergo a thorough washing process to remove any traces of HIV or seminal fluid. This significantly reduces the viral load in the sperm sample.
Quality Assessment: The washed sperm sample is then assessed for its quality, including sperm count, motility, and morphology. Only high-quality sperm is selected for further use in assisted reproductive procedures.
Cryopreservation: Once the quality of the sperm sample is confirmed, it is cryopreserved (frozen) until it is needed for fertilization.
Egg Donor and Surrogacy for HIV Positive Men:
After the sperm washing process, HIV positive men can pursue different options for conception, including:
Egg Donation: HIV positive men may choose to fertilize donor eggs using the washed sperm through in vitro fertilization (IVF) procedures. The egg donor can be a known or anonymous individual whose eggs are retrieved and fertilized in the laboratory.
Surrogacy: Once embryos are created from the fertilized donor eggs and washed sperm, they can be transferred to a surrogate mother’s uterus for gestation. The surrogate carries the pregnancy to term and delivers the baby on behalf of the intended parents. Surrogacy allows HIV positive men to become biological fathers while minimizing the risk of HIV transmission to the child or surrogate.
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