Black women utilizing assisted reproduction to pursue solo motherhood, report says

The short version

• A growing number of Black women are pursuing single motherhood through assisted reproductive technology, according to demographic observations and personal accounts.[The Guardian]
• Women undertaking solo parenting cite obstacles such as finding donors that match their racial heritage, given that Black men represent under 3% of sperm bank donors.[The Guardian]
• Support organizations such as Single Mothers by Choice and Mocha Moms Inc provide virtual and in-person networks for advice and community.[The Guardian]

Key facts

• Single mothers by choice are most frequently educated, financially established women in their late 30s.[The Guardian]
• Black men constitute less than 3% of available sperm bank donors.[The Guardian]
• Single Mothers by Choice was established in 1981 and maintains a Facebook presence with 15,000 followers.[The Guardian]
• Mocha Moms Inc operates as a national network for mothers of color with 75,000 Facebook followers.[The Guardian]

Sources

Outlet counts describe coverage, not independent confirmation. Reports may share a wire service or original source.

• The Black women who choose to have children on their own: ‘We’re going in eyes open’The Guardian - US