Ways to Become a Parent

Using Your Own DNA (Egg + Sperm)

For many intended parents, embryos are created through IVF using their own egg and sperm. Those embryos may then be carried by a gestational surrogate. This pathway can feel especially grounding for families who want a genetic connection while building through surrogacy due to medical need, lifestyle realities, or family structure.

Using Your Egg + Donor Sperm

If you have viable eggs but need donor support, embryos can be created using your egg and donor sperm. This path allows for a genetic connection through the egg while providing flexibility and clarity in building your embryo plan.

Using Your Sperm + Donor Egg

If you are using sperm but need donor support on the egg side, embryos can be created with donor eggs and your sperm. This path is often chosen by families facing diminished ovarian reserve, medical conditions, age-related factors, or repeated IVF loss. It can offer strong success rates and a steady, supported way forward.

Using Donor Egg + Donor Sperm

Some families choose to create embryos using donor egg and donor sperm. This pathway is often selected when both egg and sperm support are needed, or when intended parents want to begin with the strongest clinical foundation possible. For many, it is a meaningful and empowering choice — creating a family rooted not only in genetics, but in intention.

Using Donated Embryos

Embryo donation allows intended parents to receive embryos that already exist, often from individuals or couples who have completed their own IVF journey. This path can reduce timeline and cost compared to creating embryos from scratch and is chosen by families who feel called to build through a shared act of generosity.

A Note on Surrogacy

When a surrogate carries a pregnancy, the process is typically gestational surrogacy, meaning the surrogate is not genetically related to the baby. Embryos are created through IVF and transferred through a fertility clinic, with medical and legal steps guided by licensed professionals.

Choosing the Path That Fits

If you're unsure where you fall, that's normal. Many intended parents begin with questions — about embryos, donor options, testing, timelines, openness, and what will feel right long-term. Our goal is to provide a calm, elevated space where you can explore your options with clarity and move forward with confidence.

Little Seed Match facilitates connection and provides curated educational guidance. All medical and legal services are delivered through licensed fertility clinics and reproductive attorneys.

Our 30-minute consultation is designed specifically for intended parents seeking clarity, guidance and next steps. During this private conversation, you'll meet with Jessica and Amanda to learn more about the matching process, ask questions and explore whether Little Seed Match is the right fit for your journey. This is not a sales call or commitment - just an intentional space to understand your options, your timeline and how independent matching works before moving forward.