As social attitudes continue to evolve, more people are choosing to remain single while still hoping to become parents. Marriage is no longer the only path to building a family, and many women are asking the same question:
Can I have a baby if I’m single?
In this guide, Sunshine Surrogacy Consultancy answers the most common questions about single parenthood, sperm donation, IVF, and the fertility options available in 2026.
Can a Single Woman Have a Baby?
Whether becoming a single mother is the right choice depends on several factors, including your health, fertility, financial stability, and long-term parenting plan.
Thanks to advances in reproductive medicine, treatments such as IVF (In Vitro Fertilization) and donor sperm have made it possible for many single women to have a biological child.
At Sunshine, we believe that everyone who is prepared to raise a child with love and responsibility deserves the opportunity to pursue parenthood and choose the life that’s right for them.
Fertility Options for Single Women
Currently, Taiwan’s Assisted Reproduction Act does not allow single women to undergo IVF using donor sperm or donor eggs. Because of these legal restrictions, many intended parents choose to pursue treatment overseas.
In certain U.S. states, including California, the law allows single women and single men to receive fertility treatment and build their families through legally protected reproductive programs.
Located in California, Sunshine Surrogacy Consultancy helps international intended parents access world-class fertility clinics, experienced physicians, and comprehensive legal protection throughout their journey.
For women with a healthy uterus and good ovarian reserve, there are generally two options:
- Use your own eggs with donor sperm and carry the pregnancy yourself.
- Use your own eggs with donor sperm and work with a gestational surrogate.
The difference between these two options is simply whether you carry the pregnancy yourself or a gestational surrogate carries the baby on your behalf.
Fertility Process in the United States
Option 1: Donor Sperm + Your Own Eggs + Self-Carried Pregnancy
Single women can choose donor sperm while using their own eggs.
Egg retrieval may be performed in the United States, or your eggs can be retrieved in Taiwan and safely transported to a U.S. fertility clinic.
After selecting a sperm donor from a licensed sperm bank, the clinic performs IVF to create embryos.
Healthy embryos are identified through PGT (Preimplantation Genetic Testing) before being transferred into your uterus for pregnancy.
Option 2: Donor Sperm + Your Own Eggs + Gestational Surrogacy
Another option is to combine donor sperm with your own eggs while working with a gestational surrogate.
The egg retrieval process is similar—you may travel to the United States or ship frozen eggs from Taiwan to a U.S. fertility clinic.
After selecting a sperm donor and creating embryos through IVF, you will be matched with a qualified gestational surrogate. Healthy embryos that pass PGT are then transferred to the surrogate, who carries the pregnancy and gives birth on your behalf.
Related Article: Complete Guide to Surrogacy for Single Intended Parents
Can I Choose My Sperm Donor?
Yes.
Unlike the regulations in Taiwan, the United States allows intended parents to choose their sperm donor.
Licensed sperm banks provide detailed donor profiles, which often include:
- Childhood and adult photos
- Ethnic background
- Family medical history
- Physical characteristics
- Educational background
- Personal interests
- Health screening results
- Personal introduction
This level of transparency helps intended parents make an informed decision based on their own preferences and family-building goals.
Why Choose Sunshine Surrogacy Consultancy?
Although surrogacy and fertility treatment in the United States generally cost more than in many other countries, the U.S. remains one of the most trusted destinations because of its advanced medical technology, comprehensive insurance coverage, and strong legal protections.
In the United States, gestational surrogates must meet strict qualifications, including:
- A history of healthy pregnancies
- Excellent physical and mental health
- Background screening
- Psychological evaluation
- Comprehensive medical examinations
Because qualified surrogates are carefully selected, there may be a waiting period after embryos are created.
Sunshine Surrogacy Consultancy helps shorten that timeline by coordinating fertility treatment while simultaneously searching for a suitable surrogate.
We also provide intended parents with detailed information about each surrogate, including her medical history, pregnancy history, family background, and psychological evaluation, ensuring transparency and peace of mind.
As the first Chinese-founded surrogacy agency in California, Sunshine has extensive experience serving international clients across Asia. Approximately half of our team is Chinese-speaking, allowing clients to communicate comfortably in Mandarin while receiving personalized, one-on-one support throughout every stage of the journey.
When legal options are limited in Taiwan, many intended parents choose to pursue their dream of parenthood abroad. From your first consultation in Taiwan to recommending fertility clinics, coordinating medical treatment, matching with a surrogate, and managing every legal and medical step, Sunshine is committed to supporting you throughout your entire journey.
Contact Sunshine Surrogacy Consultancy today, or reach us on LINE (ID: @446snuxo), to learn more about your fertility options and begin your path to parenthood.