My sister cannot have children and I have already had my tubes tied. I would like to volunteer to help her but I don't want to get her hopes up if it is not even possible.
2007-09-11 05:54:23 · 16 answers · asked by good directions 4 in Pregnancy & Parenting ➔ Trying to Conceive
Yep, it's possible if you plan on doing it via in-vitro. They can implant her fertilized eggs in your uterus and you can carry the baby for her.
Before saying anything to her though, I would go in for a pre-pregnancy consult with your GYN, just to make sure there's nothing going on that would prevent you from carrying full term. Have them do an ultrasound of your reproductive parts to rule out unfavorable conditions in your uterus such as problematic fibroids or cysts. Also have them check your progesterone level, as progesterone is needed to sustain pregnancy. If all checks out, you should be good to go.
She's very lucky to have you. Good luck.
2007-09-11 06:06:20 · answer #1 · answered by ღ†Rocker Wife†ღ 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes, you can. You don't need your fallopian tubes to work to carry a child. You could even use your eggs if you wanted to (they'd be aspirated from your follicles). I think it's great you want to help your sister..I do highly recommend doing your research before starting though, about what the process is like, the meds you'd have to take, etc etc. And get a good referral for an ob/gyn from the specialist you use for a Dr is ok with surrogacy (many aren't)..or make sure the Dr you currently use is fine with it. You want to have that settled as early as possible so at last minute your Dr says no way...also get explicit details on your insurance benefits to see what will and won't be covered..Some ins is surro-friendly and many others aren't. Another thing I've found even with family is that you should have a contract in place to cover everyone..it can be basic since she is your sister. I'm a 3x surrogate to people I'm not related to but 2 friends of mine carried for family and both ended with issues..one some major ones, so just be sure everything each of you expects out of it is in writing.
2007-09-11 07:07:43 · answer #2 · answered by pookiesmom 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
You should still be able to carry a pregnancy after your tubes are tied, as long as you didn't have any problems with your uterus.
When you have your tubes tied they damage the "connection" between your ovaries (where your eggs are matured) and your fallopian tubes (where pregnancy occurs). Fertilized eggs have to travel down your tubes to your uterus to implant and sustain themselves normally. Because of your tubes being tied the likelihood of you having a child of your own is slim because your eggs are going to have a hard time finding their way.
If, however, you were to be a surrogate for your sister, the procedure is normally done by in vitro fertilization where a doctor would implant embryos (or your sister's fertilized eggs) directly into the lining of your uterus. They would explain all of this, of course, along with the risks and benefits of doing this.
You must be a wonderful person to even think about doing this for your sister. She is very lucky to have someone who obviously cares about her very much.
2007-09-11 06:10:08 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
You can still carry a baby even if your tubes are tied. That doesn't play a part in it. As long as everything is fine with you, I don't see you having any problem carrying a baby.
You are a very wonderful person for wanting to help your sister have a child of her own. She is very lucky to have you in her life. I hope that every thing works out. Good luck to you all and God Bless.
2007-09-11 08:23:39 · answer #4 · answered by angelamc31 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
There should be no reason that it wouldn't work. Tying your tubes in no way affects your hormone levels or your uterus from carrying a baby. All you've done is prevented eggs from being released into the fallopian tubes. You would have to be artificially insemiated, of course, with her embryos.
2007-09-11 06:01:15 · answer #5 · answered by Lamont 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
You don't need your tubes to carry someone else's baby. Your tubes carry your eggs from the ovaries to the uterus. But if you want to carry her baby for her you wouldn't need an egg of your own. They can take a few of her eggs, fertilize them with her husbands's sperm, and then implant them in your uterus. You don't need your tubes at all to do that.
2007-09-11 06:01:25 · answer #6 · answered by Amanda N 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Yes. Commonly done by women whose tubes are blocked. However, be aware that even the best rate for IVF is a 50% take home baby rate.
2007-09-11 06:37:56 · answer #7 · answered by CarbonDated 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
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2017-03-02 05:10:34 · answer #8 · answered by Christopher 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
you dont need your tubes to carry the baby, but you do need a uterus. If all is in tact and healthy you sure can.
2007-09-11 06:00:58 · answer #9 · answered by mstdean518 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Im not sure but how thoughtful of you! If only everyone had a sister like you! If it is possible, i bet she will be so happy that you are willing to do this for her!
2007-09-11 06:01:28 · answer #10 · answered by blondie 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋