Named socially as “Singular maternity or maternity without a partner by choice”, this global trend has also reached Chile.
The first thing experts recommend is to consult a specialist in Assisted reproduction to confirm the reproductive health of those who wish to achieve pregnancy. At this point, the age and general health of the patient are very relevant. At an older age the possibilities are narrowed, as the cases become more complex.
In IVI Santiago center specialized in reproductive medicine there are three methods that would allow to achieve maternity, under these conditions: Artificial Insemination with a sperm bank, In Vitro Fertilization with a sperm bank and Egg donation with a sperm bank
Some legal issues
In the second title of the law 4.808 on the Civil Registry Article N ° 29 indicates who may request the registration, including the mother: The mother, as soon as she is in a state to make said declaration.
Article N ° 30 mentions: “The registration of a legitimate child may be required within thirty days after his birth, only by the mother or father, by himself or by proxy. Once this period has elapsed, the other persons indicated in article No. 29 are obliged to request said registration.
Article N ° 31 In the registration of the birth, the mother, the father or both may recognize the child as theirs.
For detailed knowledge of the requirements and documents necessary for the registration of the baby in the Civil Registry, it is necessary to ask the Civil Registry.
In February 2019, Exempt Resolution No. 49 was published in the Official Gazette. Through the aforementioned resolution, eight new groups of benefits were added, referring to highly complex assisted fertilization treatment. The ISAPRES must adopt the corresponding measures in order to comply with the provisions. This opens up more possibilities of being able to access the treatments and to be able to fulfill the dream of being a mother without a partner by choice.
The psychological aspect is also important in IVI Santiago
Due to the emotional implications of this option, from the Psychological Support Unit It is recommended to consider the following tips:
1. Reflect on this decision. Evaluate how a possible social questioning will affect me, which may affect both the mother and future child.
2. Work on the construction of a story for that child, which allows the future mother to face the absence of the parent. “In the therapeutic space we prepare the patient, validating the decisions she made, to fulfill her wish for motherhood.”
3. Define a network of family and close friends, who will accompany her in her motherhood.
4. Work on anxiety in relation to possible questions from the future child. This fear disappears to the extent that, during the different stages of the child’s development, his growth has been accompanied by the truthful narration of the facts.
If you are looking for more information IVI has a guide for single-parent families that you can download for free from this link, which is intended to be a tool for help and consultation for women who have decided to have a family without a partner or for those who are considering it. Testimonials, experiences, tips and information for your day to day.
