Question

Many same-sex couples in Canada have children from previous heterosexual relationships, but others choose to have a baby in the context of their same-sex relationship. What options are available in Canada for same-sex couples that wish to start a family?

Answer 1

An option that is available for any couples is IVF (in vitro fertilization) which harvests the eggs and sperm and places them in the woman's womb. An option for couples containing two women is a sperm bank, and an option for couples containing two men is surrogacy, which is where another person carries the baby for them.

Answer 2

1. Could be sperm donation from another party or clinic (female for sperm donation)

2. a person could ask a friend or visit a clinic to be sorted with somone that could carry their baby if it is a same sex male relationship.