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Be­ing a bi­o­lo­gi­cal pa­rent

When you want to have a child, it's important to explore your options available for becoming a biological parent. A biological parent is someone who contributes to the conception of a child, whether by giving birth or donating sperm or eggs. This role may involve being a parent or acting as a donor. Here, you can learn more about the process of getting pregnant, donating eggs or sperm, and how to establish legal parentage as a biological parent.

As­sisted re­pro­duction

Assisted reproduction is commonly referred to as fertility treatment. You may be entitled to several forms of assisted reproduction, depending on what you need. In some cases, you will not be eligible for assisted reproduction.

Sperm do­na­tion

You can donate sperm or get pregnant using donated sperm. Sperm donors can be classified as anonymous, non-anonymous, or known. Only in special cases is pregnancy through double donation possible i.e. using donor eggs and donor sperm at the same time.

Egg do­na­tion

You can donate eggs or get pregnant using donated eggs. Egg donors can be classified as anonymous, non-anonymous, or known. Only in special cases is pregnancy through double donation possible i.e. using donor eggs and donor sperm at the same time.

Pa­ren­tage

You can become the legal parent of your child by being registered before or after the child's birth or by adopting at a later date. It is important to understand that you only have some rights and obligations if you have parental authority.

Cu­stody

Together with your co-parents, you can establish agreements regarding custody, residence, and cohabitation. These arrangements define the rights and responsibilities each of you holds towards your child. It’s important to note that such rights and obligations only apply if you are recognised as the child’s legal parent.

Na­mes

You or your child can take a new name based on gender identity. There are specific rules regarding what you can name your child, who can assign the child’s middle or surname, and how, as a social parent, you can pass on your middle or surname to the child.