Congratulations to Taiwanese Lesbian couple YouTuber on the successful completion of their US IVF journey!

Single individuals and LGBTQ families can legally have children in the United States through assisted reproductive technology. Single men or same-sex male couples can use egg donation IVF and pair with a gestational surrogate to fulfill their family planning. Single women or same-sex female couples can use sperm donation IVF and choose to either become pregnant themselves or with the assistance of a gestational surrogate.

Single women or same-sex female couples can select a suitable sperm donor from the sperm bank approved by FDA in the United States. During the donor selection process, they can view information about the donor’s height, eye color, race, hair type, childhood photos, and basic details. They can also learn about the donor’s educational and career achievements, as well as their areas of expertise, from the donor’s detailed description to assess if the donor meets their ideal criteria.

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Single men or same-sex male couples can use the egg bank at the RSMC, which has over 600 egg donors with frozen eggs in stock. These donors come from various countries, including the United States, Europe, Yugoslavia, Russia, Taiwan, Hong Kong, Japan, India, and more. All donors have at least a university degree and have undergone rigorous physiological, psychological, and genetic screenings. You can clearly understand the donor’s appearance and background information from their profile.

Next is the selection of a gestational surrogate, and the entire process can be handled remotely. Medical interpretation, doctors, and lawyers will be with you throughout the treatment. RSMC has established one of the top three surrogacy management centers in North America, with over 8,000 potential surrogate mothers ready to help you fulfill your dream of having children each year, so there is no need to wait for a match. Our surrogate database is comprehensive, and all surrogates undergo strict medical examinations, criminal background checks, financial background checks, and psychological assessments before being selected. The acceptance rate is only 4%, ensuring the best future for your child.

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No need to worry about parental rights

If you choose surrogacy, you will obtain parental rights before the birth, and the child will have U.S. citizenship upon birth. Additionally, parents can still reunite with the child when they turn 21. The naturalization policies upon returning to the home country should be consulted with the relevant local authorities, as these policies vary from country to country. For example, in Taiwan, where same-sex marriage is legal, if one of the same-sex partners or a single individual conceives a child, the partner or spouse, regardless of marital status, can share parental rights through the adoption process.

Unable to travel abroad to provide sperm or eggs, in vitro fertilization (IVF) treatment can be conducted through international transportation.

Rabbit & Wolf, for instance, initially froze 31 and 12 eggs in Taiwan due to busy work schedules. With coordination from RSMC in the United States, they successfully transported the eggs from Taiwan to the United States, a process that typically takes 3–4 months. RSMC collaborates with hospitals in Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, Malaysia, and Japan for examinations and embryo transportation, helping you freeze eggs, sperm, and transport embryos to the United States.

For those choosing to conceive by themselves, after the embryos are ready, you can select a suitable time to travel to the United States for implantation. Typically, you need to stay in the United States for 4–5 weeks.

If you choose surrogacy, you only need to travel to the United States after the baby is born. If you are unable to travel, we can also assist you in bringing the baby back to Taiwan, Hong Kong, China, or other countries with the help of professional postpartum care centers.

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Thanks to the Brave Rabbit ＆ Wolf for generously sharing their experiences, from freezing eggs, choosing a sperm donor from the sperm bank, to every intricate detail of the process. They have given courage to many same-sex couples who are considering taking their first steps. When you feel ready, please contact us, and let the RSMC Reproductive Center with over 30 years of experience help you realize your dream of having a family!