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Alternative parenting
FERTILITY OPTIONS FOR SINGLE WOMEN AND SAME-SEX COUPLES
Helping same sex couples and single women become parents
About alternative parenting
No matter what your circumstances, we're here to help you make the right decision for you. We know that alternative parenting can be a big decision so we aim to support you emotionally as well as physically. Our fertility services at the Lister Fertility Clinic offer counselling as standard and are able to discuss issues relating to legal parenthood and if we think you should seek formal advice, we'll always let you know.
Your fertility options will depend on your situation and the outcome of any fertility assessments you or your partner have. We offer treatments including:
Shared motherhood
An option for single women and same sex couples. Shared motherhood or intra-partner egg donation use IVF treatment, with one partner donating eggs to her partner, and becomes the 'biological mother.' The other partner carries the baby, and experiences the pregnancy as the 'birth mother'. This enables motherhood to be a shared experience right from conception.
The counselling team at the Lister Fertility Clinic is always available to offer support throughout your journey as required. We will also offer advice and reassurance on legal parenthood issues and will discuss any circumstances where seeking more formal legal advice may be sensible.
Surrogacy
At the Lister Fertility Clinic we have a dedicated surrogacy team to look after you and your surrogate throughout your treatment journey.
Surrogacy may be an option:
- because you have a medical condition that makes carrying a pregnancy too risky
- because you have had many IVF treatment cycles that have unfortunately not been successful
- you have an absent uterus or you might be a same sex couple of men.
This dedicated fertility service provides specialist continuity of care and gives you all the personalised support that will help you throughout the different steps of treatment.
30 years of Lister Fertility Clinic
As part of the Lister Fertility Clinic turning 30, Dr James Nicopoullos and Dr Yau Thum share the history of the clinic and how they continue to use the latest techniques in
Three former patients of the clinic also share their experiences of going through fertility treatment.
Our Alternative parenting locations
Lister Fertility Clinic
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital
215 Great Portland Street W1W 5PN London
Patient stories
Yvette's story: From back pain to hip replacement surgery
Yvette (54) a journalist from Kent, started experiencing pain in her hip seven years ago in 2015. An ex-national gymnast who had been incredibly active and flexible her whole life, Yvette felt concerned about the growing discomfort impacting her quality of life, and so sought help from her GP.
A new hip and straight back into the spin of things
David’s gym video shows him repeatedly pushing up to 100kg on a single leg press – not particularly unusual for this keen cyclist, former competitive squash player and all-round fitness enthusiast. What is unusual is that 52-year-old David had hip surgery just 12 weeks earlier.
Michael's MAKO hip surgery to treat his arthritis
73 year-old Michael, an avid walker and charity worker, was diagnosed with arthritis in January 2021. After facing long waiting times and increasing pain that was becoming more frequent, he started to look elsewhere for treatment.
This content is intended for general information only and does not replace the need for personal advice from a qualified health professional.