Is Mexico Surrogacy a New Option for Single Women? | POWER IVF Live

For many intended parents, especially single women who dream of having children, finding a safe and legal path to parenthood is the top priority. In the field of international assisted reproduction, Mexico has gained attention for its open legal framework. It is one of the few countries that allows single women to pursue surrogacy. This advantage, combined with clear legal procedures, makes Mexico an attractive destination for single individuals and diverse family structures.

Legal Protections for Single Women Choosing Mexico Surrogacy

Mexico’s surrogacy laws provide strong protections similar to those in the U.S., especially regarding parental rights.

1. Pre-birth parentage recognition

In Mexico, the legal process is very clear: the surrogate mother’s name does not appear on the birth certificate. Similar to certain U.S. states but with unique benefits, Mexico requires a court ruling before the child is born. This ruling establishes the intended parent (including a single individual) as the legal parent. With this pre-birth judgment, the intended parent’s name appears directly on the birth certificate. This legal certainty is rare outside the U.S. and offers strong security.

2. Legal inclusivity

Mexico’s legal system is highly inclusive, allowing single individuals to use egg donation or sperm donation in combination with third-party reproduction. From donor selection to costs and the overall process, Mexico offers a compliant, accessible, and cost-effective platform.

Cross-Border Transport of Reproductive Materials

In IVF and egg freezing, the safe transport of reproductive materials (embryos, sperm, eggs) is essential.

1. Free movement and transport safety

Mexico and the U.S. allow relatively free cross-border movement of reproductive materials. While transport involves costs, the professional process preserves sample viability. Specialized “dry shippers” are used, maintaining a liquid nitrogen environment at -190°C—identical to long-term lab storage—ensuring embryo and egg safety.

2. Fully compliant procedures

These specialized containers can be hand-carried onto flights. They are non-hazardous, require no X-ray scanning, and comply fully with regulations.

At POWER FERTILITY CENTER, we understand your hopes and concerns. We are committed to providing a transparent, legally secure, and medically professional platform to help you plan your family with confidence and peace of mind.

Power Fertility Center stands as a premier fertility hub in the U.S. and Mexico, operated under U.S. IVF standards for top-tier care. Located with cutting-edge embryology labs in both nations, Power IVF delivers one-stop fertility services—IVF, IUI, sex selection, U.S. egg freezing, sperm freezing, egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, and surrogacy—to singles, couples, and LGBTQ communities. It offers IVF-PGT and fertility preparation support in Japan, Thailand, Taiwan, and beyond. With advanced tech and a warm, tailored approach, Power IVF’s Guarantee Program in Mexico ensures live births via egg donation and surrogacy, backed by 24/7 patient care.