Artificial insemination is a remarkable achievement of scientific progress in medical science. This is a method of assisted reproduction that not only helps infertile couples realize their dream of having children, but also a way many single women come to have children when they do not want to get married. The mother below gave birth to a son by herself alone.
Nikki Zachariou (41 years old, living in the Channel Islands, Jersey, England) is currently a single mother, with a 3-year-old son named Kobi. To be able to become Kobi’s mother, Nikki needed a lot of courage, determination and money.
Nikki is a single mother after artificial insemination to pregnant.
Nikki confided that she started having a desire to be a mother when she entered her thirties.”I feel jealous when I see other people’s pregnancy announcements or celebrities showing off their cute babies on Instagram.” Nikki shared.
However, this pole dancing coach could not find the right partner for a long-term relationship or to get married and have children. She confided: “At 35, I felt I still had a lot of time, but when I turned 36, I started to feel pressure and wanted to have children quickly.
So Nikki started learning about donor sperm and artificial insemination (IUI). She thinks it’s easier to take the time to find a healthy and fit sperm donor than to find a life partner.
“At the age of 38, I thought I should go for egg freezing, but when I consulted with my doctor about the complications and success rates of egg freezing at this age, I decided to find a sperm donor and do it. IUI always”, she shared.
Nikki got pregnant successfully after the 2nd IUI and spent more than 230 million VND.
Nikki goes to a sperm bank website – where she can see all the information of the donor, from name, origin to health status, education,… She also has childhood photos of her them to envision the child they will be pregnant with.
Unfortunately, after selecting the right sperm, Nikki’s first round of IUI failed. She was very disappointed and felt pressured because of economic problems. By the 2nd round of IUI, Nikki spent all of 8000 pounds (about 230 million VND) and fortunately this time was successful.
“My second attempt was a success. My parents and friends were a bit shocked and confused at first, but overall very supportive, which is amazing. I am now a proud Kobi mom. and I encourage other women who might consider this approach to motherhood.”Nikki confided.
Nikki is very happy to be Kobi’s mother.
The process for single women to ask for sperm for fertilization
Not only in foreign countries, but also in Vietnam today, there are cases of single women who want to ask for sperm to have children by themselves. According to Doctor Do Thuy Huong – Center for Reproductive Support and Tissue Technology, Hanoi Medical University Hospital, the majority of women who come to ask for sperm for in vitro fertilization are those who want to be single or single mothers. Married woman but husband has no sperm.
Dr. Huong said: “Most women do not want to be legally bound. Asking for sperm from a bank is quite safe because 90% of sperm samples at the Center are donated from students of Hanoi Medical University. Since the beginning of the year, more than 40 single mothers have come to the center to ask for sperm samples for in vitro fertilization. The success rate depends on the age of the mother and the quality of the eggs. In the group of single women, the success rate is very high.”
Experts shared, women who want to apply for sperm need to have a bachelor’s certificate and some documents such as an identity card. After completing the procedure, the doctors will assess the general health status, evaluate the ovarian reserve. The patient was injected with ovulation medication. Sperm taken from the bank will be thawed to create an embryo. Sperm samples ensure the principle of anonymity, screening for infectious diseases. After the embryo is cultured, it is transferred to the woman’s uterus.
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