I am a single man

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I am a single man

We will support you with information you need to help you make right decisions.

If you decide to have a child without a partner via sperm donation/egg donation (gametes), embryo donation, and a surrogate, you may refer to yourself as a solo father by choice.

You may well be one of the increasing number of men who decide to go it alone for many reasons including: fertility issues, lack of a partner, domestic uncertainty, sexuality and many other reasons.

Many a man has decided to become a solo parent – a path that sees them face an often disheartening range of complications. If you prefer the idea of biological fatherhood to adoption (not usually a simple option either), the need for an egg donor and surrogate arises. A decision often fraught with difficult emotional ramifications.

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Whatever your decision, we will support you all the way including helping you cope with the inevitable questions from your growing child as they grow and become increasingly curious.

We will help you navigate your way through the many matters you may face, helping you to be fully informed about your options so you can make the right decision for your situation. Many solo fathers are part of our Facebook group, which welcomes all solo parents by choice and can be a great place to find a community to support you throughout your journey and for life.

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Stories & Perspectives

Sarah from ARTFam recently sat down with Rhiannon, a donor-conceived adult, who spoke about her upbringing and her thoughts on being donor-conceived which you may find insightful.

DISCLAIMER: We are a fully volunteer-run organisation. If you find any information on this website you believe is incorrect or needs updating, please let us know at hello@artfam.com.au.

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ARTFam & ASMBC acknowledge the Traditional Custodians of the land on which we live, work, and build our families. We pay our respects to the Elders past and present, and we honour the strength, knowledge, and enduring connection that Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples have to family, community, culture and Country.

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