Chen Huang (Chen Huang, who likes children, has always wanted to have a baby of her own, to be a mother and to be full of her life. But she had to face a problem.
"when I want to have a child, the first thing I have to think about is to find a man to have the baby." In an interview with SBS, the woman from Shanghai, China, said: "in fact, I tried."
But Chen Huang, who is over the age of 30, is still single. The market expert, who works in Shanghai, has gradually given up hope.
Chen Huang believes that it is only when you become a mother that you have a complete. (SBS picture of your life.)
China`s one-child policy was loosened and the two-child policy liberalised in 2016, with married couples in China being encouraged to have more children, according to the SBS. As a result, demand for in vitro fertilization (IVF,), commonly known as "test tube babies", has soared, with a waiting period of up to two years.
However, it is not legal for unmarried Chinese women who aspire to be mothers but fail to find a partner to give birth to test-tube babies with the help of sperm donors.
Chen didn`t feel lucky until she saw an article about a foreign sperm bank.
Chen Huang fed Alice. (SBS picture)
Ahead of the unknown, Chen joined an online chat group to study the possibility of overseas pregnancy test tube babies. Friends, like her, are single women eager to have children. "I have considered more than a year, and I have considered a lot of questions, such as: after the birth of the child, how can I tell my relatives and friends? Should I be public? When the children grow up, should I tell them? "
After more than a year of careful consideration, Chen Huang decided to try. She chose to come to Australia for test-tube baby treatment because it is not far from China and enjoys a good reputation for high-quality medical services. Australia is considered a leader in assisted reproductive technology. In 1980, the world`s third test-tube baby was born in Australia. Every year, 7000 cases are treated in Australia and New Zealand; one in every 25 babies is conceived in vitro.
Chen found a Mandarin and Cantonese expert at Sydney`s private clinic Sussex Specialist Centre, Andrew Jin (Andrew Kan). Recently, Dr. Jin received more and more Chinese clients. "there has been a significant increase in the number of inquiries, and we have received many calls to consult, and we provide consultancy services through Skype." Dr. Jin says they receive two Chinese clients every month.
Dr. Jin (right) to see. (SBS picture for Chen Huang)
Chen also chose an Australian sperm donor. Anyone who attends an Australian clinic has access to the resources in the Australian sperm bank, regardless of their marital status, no matter where they live, according to reports. Chen was able to choose the father of her child according to the donor`s form. The information on the form includes the donor`s race, physical characteristics, social characteristics (such as educational level) and previous medical history.
"there are no commercial sperm donors in Australia, and it is illegal to buy and sell human tissue, including sperm, despite the fact that many clinics have to impose a `user fee` on sperm banks. And Australia protects children`s rights and, in the future, children can contact their biological fathers. " Although Chen can`t contact donors directly, in New York, children born through in vitro fertilization can learn about their specific identities through the registry after they reach the age of 18.
In February 2017, Chen Huang flew to Sydney, where Dr. Jin performed embryo implantation. Soon after returning to Shanghai, Chen examined her pregnancy at home and was surprised to find that he was pregnant. But to be cautious, she did not disclose the good news until after the hospital`s blood test. "I called my mother, and I texted everyone and told them I was pregnant!" Reminiscent of the original scene, Chen Huang is still emotional.
Dr. Jin examined the. (SBS picture for Chen.)
It is reported that each test tube baby treatment costs between 12000 and 15000, but Chen estimates that she spends more, including travel to and from China and Australia and five months of waiting to be delivered in Sydney.
In September, Chen came to Sydney again, accompanied by his parents, and his suitcase was full of baby clothes. Chen said that in China, many single mothers are treated differently for challenging traditional family concepts, but fortunately, she has the support of her parents.
In November, the 33-year-old single woman succeeded in giving birth to her baby in Australia. The lucky girl was named Alice (Alice).
Chen Huang gave birth to a baby girl in Australia,. (SBS)
"this is my greatest achievement and the happiest time of my life." "I thought my life was complete and everything changed since then," Chen recalls.
"I`ll tell her the whole story," Chen said. When Alice grows up and asks how she came to the world, she will tell her the answer.
In the new year, Chen will return to Shanghai with his parents and start a new life journey.
Chen Huang and Alice in. (SBS Australia).
