Donor treatment & family building
Solo parents most often use donor sperm with IUI or IVF, or donor eggs with a gestational carrier. Practical planning around finances, support networks and disclosure is part of counselling before treatment.
Also known as: single parent by choice, SMBC, solo mum
Related Canada guides
Sources
- Canadian Fertility and Andrology Society (CFAS)
Last reviewed: September 9, 2026. Written by the Antega Editorial Team. General information only — always follow the advice of your own clinic, doctor or pharmacist.