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- Inclusive pathways to parenthood
- State-of-the-art facilities including in-house labs
- Fully personalised care
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ALTERNATIVE PARENTING AT HCA UK
Inclusive clinics dedicated to helping you start a family
We know that finding alternative paths to parenthood can be a complex journey. Our clinics pride themselves on being inclusive, here to support you emotionally, physically and practically with our dedicated surrogacy and egg donation teams.
You’ll be offered counselling as standard through our fertility services at the Lister Fertility Clinic and be free to discuss issues in depth. If our expert teams think you should seek formal legal advice at any stage, we'll always let you know.
You’ll be offered counselling as standard through our fertility services at the Lister Fertility Clinic and be free to discuss issues in depth. If our expert teams think you should seek formal legal advice at any stage, we'll always let you know.
It all depends on your situation and the outcome of any fertility assessments that you or your partner have. The treatments we offer include:
Shared motherhood is an option for single women and same sex couples. Also known as intra-partner egg donation, it uses IVF treatment, with one partner (the ‘biological mother’) donating eggs to her partner, who then carries the baby, and experiences the pregnancy as the 'birth mother'. This enables motherhood to be a shared experience, right from conception.
Surrogacy may be an option if:
- You’re a same sex male couple
- You have a medical condition that makes carrying a pregnancy too risky
- You’ve had many IVF treatment cycles that have unfortunately not been successful
- You have an absent uterus
The counselling team at the Lister Fertility Clinic is always available to you. It could be that you need emotional support from trained counsellors as you embark on this stage of your path to parenthood. Our teams can also offer support, advice and reassurance on any legal parenthood concerns or issues you may have.
Our experienced teams are here for you, ready to share insights and discuss any circumstances in which it might be sensible to seek more formal legal advice.
Our experienced teams are here for you, ready to share insights and discuss any circumstances in which it might be sensible to seek more formal legal advice.
23,000+
babies born with us
10+
dedicated fertility consultants
35+
years since we opened our doors
All in one place
Our main clinic is linked to the HCA UK hospital network, with all tests and procedures carried out onsite
State-of-the-art in-house labs
All necessary tests are expertly processed in our outstanding in-house labs
Exceptional, personalised care
Be looked after in one of the UK’s leading private fertility centres, offering personalised care and a wealth of fertility specialists
THE ALTERNATIVE PARENTING PROCESS
What to expect
Exploring alternative pathways parenthood can be both an exciting and an anxious time. We’re here for you, making sure you feel comfortable, informed and in control at every stage of the process.
HCA UK has both the expertise and facilities to offer you a safe and highly personalised approach, with every step looked after in-house. Our team is always here to answer any questions you may have.
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Initial consultation
Your chosen consultant will carry out your initial consultation, including a thorough physical examination and getting to know you better. They’ll discuss next steps with you and lay out the options open to you.
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Tests and scans
Depending on your chosen path to parenthood, your consultant will run the appropriate set of tests and scans. This will help them to better understand your fertility options.
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Next steps and individual treatment plan
Based on your physical examination, test and scans and your consultant’s discussions with you, we’ll together draw up a treatment plan personalised around your wishes and the best available routes to parenthood.
Locations
Where can I access your alternative parenting services?
You can find our alternative parenting services in London and Buckinghamshire. Across hospitals and treatment centres, you’ll have access to dozens of industry-leading fertility experts who can help, from initial consultation through to treatment and next steps.
Lister Fertility Clinic
Chelsea Bridge Road SW1W 8RH London
Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital
First Floor 215 Great Portland Street W1W 5PN London
Lister Fertility Clinic at The Shard
The Shard Outpatients St Thomas Street SE1 9BS London
Lister Fertility Clinic at The Beaconsfield Clinic
Little Hall Barn Windsor End, Beaconsfield HP9 2JW Buckinghamshire
Lister Fertility Clinic at Canary Wharf Outpatients
40 Bank Street Canary Wharf E14 5NR London
Accessing private health care
Self-pay
You don’t need health insurance to be seen quickly. If you’re looking for treatment and don’t want to wait, all of our fertility treatments can be paid for as and when you need them.
And to give you peace of mind from the start, we’ll provide you with a clear and transparent quote outlining exactly what’s included in your self-pay package.
Alternative parenting FAQs
Yes, of course. Alternative parenting is a highly personal process, and we want you to feel as comfortable and confident as possible, at every stage.
We have a wealth of male and female consultants on our team, so you should be able to find the perfect match for you.
We have a wealth of male and female consultants on our team, so you should be able to find the perfect match for you.
It’s variable, depending on which path of treatment you chose.
Our services are regulated by the Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority (HFEA), who are responsible for fertility treatment and research across the UK. As well as licensing clinics and monitoring their practices, HFEA sets standards to ensure patient safety and high-quality care.
Our inspection rating for both The Lister Fertility Clinic and Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital is 5/5. You can see the full reports for yourself here and here.
Our inspection rating for both The Lister Fertility Clinic and Lister Fertility Clinic at The Portland Hospital is 5/5. You can see the full reports for yourself here and here.
“All the staff supported us so well, so empathetically, so calm with the opportunity to ask questions and…reflect on decisions made. Fertility treatment is so emotional and yet they made it that bit easier for us all.”
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