For HIV+ Intended Parents

Tammuz Family is also proud to lead the surrogacy revolution among couples and individuals who are HIV+. This represents a welcoming change in stereotypes and allows these families to become an inseparable and integral part of the broader community. Advanced fertility technology enables couples and individuals who are living with HIV to undergo IVF and conceive perfectly healthy children. ‘Sperm washing’ is offered in the USA, Mexico, Argentina and Colombia. Intended Parents fly to the Fertility Clinic and undergo specific tests before the sperm washing procedure commences. After the testing phase is completed, the sperm washing is carried out as part of the Special Program of Assisted Reproduction (SPAR) Plan. In May 2017, after reviewing reports on 11,500 assisted conception cycles that used the sperm washing technique, during which no woman or offspring contracted HIV, the US Government’s Centers For Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) determined the process was safe enough to endorse.

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Surrogacy for HIV+ Intended Parents

Living with HIV doesn’t have to close the door on parenthood. With the right medical protocols in place, surrogacy can still be a path forward, and we’re here to help you understand what that path actually looks like for you.

HIV and parenthood: what's changed

For a long time, HIV and parenthood were treated as though they couldn’t coexist, and a lot of outdated information is still out there. Advanced fertility techniques, including sperm washing, now make it possible for people living with HIV to conceive without transmitting the virus, and surrogacy is a realistic path for many, subject to individual medical eligibility based on current health, treatment history, and the specific requirements of the destination being considered. We coordinate the medical review you’ll need and help you understand honestly what’s possible for your specific situation. You don’t have to arrive with all the answers. Since 2008, we’ve supported more than 2,200 births, and for each of those families, it was its own journey. We walk it hand in hand with you, from the first conversation to the day you bring your baby home.

Where can I undergo a surrogacy journey?

USA

Mexico

Colombia

Armenia

How Does the Surrogacy Process Work?

Building your family through surrogacy involves many important stages, from medical review and legal procedures to matching, pregnancy, birth, and returning home with your baby. At Tammuz, we coordinate the entire journey on your behalf, bringing together experienced medical and legal professionals while providing continuous guidance, communication, and support every step of the way.

Consultation and Medical Eligibility Review

We begin with a conversation about your situation, followed by an individualized medical eligibility review. This typically includes current viral-load information, infectious-disease testing, and evidence of treatment stability. Requirements aren't one-size-fits-all, so we'll walk you through exactly what's needed for your case and destination.

Donor Selection and Embryo Creation

Once your eligibility is confirmed, you select an egg donor (or proceed with your own or a partner's eggs, where applicable) and create embryos through IVF. Specific sperm-processing protocols may apply as part of this step, depending on medical guidance for your situation.

Embryo Transfer and Pregnancy

Your surrogate is medically prepared for embryo transfer. After the transfer, pregnancy testing and early scans are completed. Once pregnancy is confirmed, you receive updates while your surrogate continues with prenatal monitoring.

Birth Preparation and Delivery

Throughout the pregnancy, you receive medical reports and updates while your surrogate follows the defined prenatal-care protocol. As the birth approaches, we help you prepare for travel, hospital arrangements, accommodation, and the practical steps that follow delivery.

Birth Registration and Returning Home

After your baby is born, the local team coordinates the documentation required to register your baby and obtain the birth certificate. We continue supporting the practical process while you complete the citizenship, passport, exit, and travel requirements that apply to your family.

We begin with a conversation about your situation, followed by an individualized medical eligibility review. This typically includes current viral-load information, infectious-disease testing, and evidence of treatment stability. Requirements aren’t one-size-fits-all, so we’ll walk you through exactly what’s needed for your case and destination.

Once your eligibility is confirmed, you select an egg donor (or proceed with your own or a partner’s eggs, where applicable) and create embryos through IVF. Specific sperm-processing protocols may apply as part of this step, depending on medical guidance for your situation.

Every journey is different. Timing depends on medical processes, legal requirements, donor and surrogate availability, clinic schedules, documentation, third parties, and individual circumstances.

Frequently Asked Questions About Surrogacy for HIV+ Intended Parents

We’ve gathered all the answers to the most important and frequently asked questions, so you can find clear, reliable, and up-to-date information—all in one place, in a simple and convenient way.

Can I build a family through surrogacy if I'm living with HIV?

Possibly, subject to individual medical eligibility. Colombia, the United States, Mexico, and Armenia all have fertility clinics offering sperm washing, a technique that can make it possible to conceive without transmitting HIV, and Colombia in particular may provide a path to parenthood through surrogacy for intended parents living with HIV. Eligibility is always assessed on a case-by-case basis rather than a general policy.

What medical documentation will I need to provide?

You may be asked for current viral-load information, infectious-disease test results, and evidence that you meet the required treatment and safety criteria. Exact requirements depend on your situation and the destination you’re considering.

Does sperm need special processing, and is it safe?

Yes, sperm washing is typically part of the process. It’s a well-established technique that separates healthy sperm from seminal fluid before it’s used in IVF, reducing the risk of HIV transmission during conception. It isn’t new or experimental: in 2017, the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reviewed data from more than 11,500 assisted-reproduction cycles using this technique and found no case of HIV transmission, which led the CDC to endorse the approach as safe. We coordinate access to clinics offering this procedure as part of your program.

Families recommend Tammuz

For nearly two decades, we have earned the trust of thousands of families from around the world, including men, women, same-sex couples, and individuals, who chose us as partners in the most meaningful journey of their lives.

Explore Other Surrogacy Destinations

Every family’s journey is unique, and so is the right path to parenthood. Tammuz Family offers carefully selected programs across several destinations, and our experienced team will help you understand the differences, answer your questions, and identify the program that best fits your situation.

USA

Georgia