'The big thing you're paying for is the donor sperm. I decided early on that I was going to go for a known donor'- The cost of becoming a single mum by choice
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The increase in single women pursuing motherhood alone in Ireland has surged, with fertility clinics noting a rise of over 50% from 2022 to the previous year. This trend indicates a significant shift in societal attitudes towards single motherhood. However, the process is fraught with challenges, particularly financial ones. The expenses related to fertility testing, purchasing donor sperm, intrauterine insemination (IUI), and multiple rounds of in vitro fertilization (IVF) can accumulate significantly, making the journey to motherhood challenging for many.
The rising trend of single women in Ireland pursuing motherhood alone reflects a 50% increase in inquiries about sperm donation from 2022 to 2023, showcasing a significant shift in societal norms.
Becoming a single mother by choice involves considerable financial burden with costs associated with fertility testing, donor sperm, IUI, and IVF escalating rapidly.
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