PAPA(is) Program
Assisted Human Reproduction for Plural Fatherhood.
Being a father is also a decision that's built.
And here, every step makes sense.
You want to be a father solo or with your husband - and you're looking for a safe, ethical, and well-explained path to get there. The PAPA(is) Program exists for exactly this: turning the desire for fatherhood into a clear process, from the first contact to the positive result.
Unlike other parental projects, fatherhood through assisted reproduction always involves two central decisions: where the eggs will come from, and who will carry the embryo.
The PAPA(is) Program guides these choices with a multidisciplinary team, following Conselho Federal de Medicina (Brazilian Federal Council of Medicine) standards at every step - from egg donation to gestational surrogacy, popularly known as "útero solidário."
Before the first medical consultation, you go through Aconselhamento Plural: a space to understand the process, clarify questions, and arrive at the consultation with more confidence about what to expect.
If you're a couple, you decide together - with support from our teams - which of you will provide the sperm, or whether both of you will take part in different stages of the process.
If fatherhood is solo, the support includes all planning around egg donation and choosing the person who will carry the pregnancy, without giving up the same level of clinical and emotional care.
The PAPA(is) Program doesn't just deliver a medical protocol. It delivers technical and human companionship for a decision that changes your story.
The support you're looking for,
with the experience you can trust.
Aconselhamento
Plural
A guidance conversation, offered as a courtesy before the medical consultation, to clarify practical questions that don't depend on clinical evaluation — such as documents, egg bank, how the steps work, clinic structure, and next steps.
A guidance conversation, offered as a courtesy before the…
Psychological support
in choosing the
egg donor
You can count on the psychology team to talk through the criteria, questions, and expectations involved in choosing an egg donor.
You can count on the psychology team to talk through the…
Multiprofessional guidance
at every stage of
gestational surrogacy
Our team supports you through every step of the evaluations - medical and psychological - and in preparing the documents required by the Conselho Federal de Medicina, including the consent form and the authorization from the Conselho Regional de Medicina.
Our team supports you through every step of the evaluatio…
Remote planning
for patients from
all over Brazil
You can have your first consultation remotely, submit exams through the patient portal, and plan your trip to the clinic for the in-person stages of treatment.
You can have your first consultation remotely, submit exa…
A path planned, step by step.
Aconselhamento
Plural
The journey begins with Aconselhamento Plural, a conversation and guidance step created to welcome first questions, organize information, and present the possible paths within assisted reproduction for fatherhood.
In this first meeting - which can be in person or online - you'll better understand topics like the egg bank, gestational surrogacy, treatment steps, emotional aspects, financial planning, and required documentation.
The journey begins with Aconselhamento Plural, a conversation and guidance step created to welcome first questions, organize information, and prese…
Medical consultation
and exams
After Aconselhamento Plural, the medical consultation deepens the clinical and reproductive evaluation.
At this stage, the specialist reviews each future father's health history, assesses who will provide the sperm, which exams already exist, and which still need to be requested. This evaluation helps define the most appropriate treatment for each case.
After Aconselhamento Plural, the medical consultation deepens the clinical and reproductive evaluation.
At this stage, the special…
Follow-up and
treatment planning
Once exam results are in hand, the follow-up consultation takes place. This is when the team reviews the results, clarifies questions, and defines next steps.
Planning may include determining the source of the eggs, choosing the person who will carry the pregnancy, and the necessary care before starting treatment.
Once exam results are in hand, the follow-up consultation takes place. This is when the team reviews the results, clarifies questions, and defines…
Determining the source of the
eggs and the surrogate
Since treatment involves egg donation and gestational surrogacy, this stage organizes two central decisions: where the eggs will come from and who will carry the pregnancy.
The team guides you through the criteria required by the Conselho Federal de Medicina for each of these choices, with psychological support throughout the process.
Since treatment involves egg donation and gestational surrogacy, this stage organizes two central decisions: where the eggs will come from and who…
When the eggs come
from a donor you've chosen
In this path, the donor is related up to the 4th degree to one of the future fathers, without any blood relation to the one providing the sperm.
She undergoes ovarian stimulation and egg retrieval, monitored with exams and ultrasounds.
In this path, the donor is related up to the 4th degree to one of the future fathers, without any blood relation to the one providing the sperm.
When the eggs come from
the egg bank
In this path, the physician selects the donor based on the couple's characteristics, within current ethical and technical criteria.
The selected eggs go directly to fertilization.
In this path, the physician selects the donor based on the couple's characteristics, within current ethical and technical criteria.
In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)
The eggs are fertilized with sperm from one or both future fathers, according to the couple's decision, and sent to the embryology lab.
The embryos are monitored throughout their development. When an embryo is in suitable condition for transfer, the team organizes the preparation of the endometrium of the person who will carry the pregnancy.
The eggs are fertilized with sperm from one or both future fathers, according to the couple's decision, and sent to the embryology lab.
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Embryo transfer
and post-transfer
Embryo transfer is the moment when the embryo is placed in the uterus of the person who will carry the pregnancy.
After the transfer, the team guides care, addresses questions, and schedules the Beta HCG test, which checks whether pregnancy has occurred.
Embryo transfer is the moment when the embryo is placed in the uterus of the person who will carry the pregnancy.
After the transf…
Early follow-up
care
Once pregnancy is confirmed, the scheduling team arranges the first ultrasound after 1 month - at which point it's also recommended to choose a physician for prenatal care.
The delivery of the morphological ultrasound is scheduled next. From there, care is shared with the team that will follow the pregnancy through prenatal care with the physician chosen by the couple.
Once pregnancy is confirmed, the scheduling team arranges the first ultrasound after 1 month - at which point it's also recommended to choose a phy…
Frequently asked questions
Plural Counseling is a conversation with Jéssica Perez or Queila Raimundo, from our care team, to answer practical questions about treatment before your medical consultation. It's recommended, but not required.
It can be done in person at the Santo André unit or remotely, for those who prefer that option or are at another unit.
If you'd like to schedule this session before your consultation, just let the unit know when you get in touch.
Santo André Unit — SP
Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, Vila Príncipe de Gales — Postal Code 09060-650
Av. Lauro Gomes, 2000, Vila Sacadura Cabral — Postal Code 09060-870
Phone: (11) 4433-2830
WhatsApp: (11) 93234-1848
Email: agendesuaconsulta@ideiafertil.com.br
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 7 AM to 1 PM.
You can schedule by phone, WhatsApp, or email, using the contact information for the unit of your preference. There's no need to have prior test results to book your first consultation.
During that appointment, our medical team reviews your history, understands your goals, and advises on which tests may be indicated for your case.
Consultation fees may vary by unit, specialty, and type of care — for up-to-date information, please contact the unit of your preference directly.
Santo André Unit — SP
Av. Príncipe de Gales, 821, Vila Príncipe de Gales — Postal Code 09060-650
Av. Lauro Gomes, 2000, Vila Sacadura Cabral — Postal Code 09060-870
Phone: (11) 4433-2830
WhatsApp: (11) 93234-1848
Email: agendesuaconsulta@ideiafertil.com.br
Hours: Monday to Friday, 7 AM to 6 PM; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 7 AM to 1 PM.
Moema Unit — São Paulo — SP
Rua Araguari, 652, Moema — Postal Code 04514-041
Phone: (11) 3192-0901
WhatsApp: (11) 93234-1791
Email: agendesuaconsultamoema@ideiafertil.com.br
Hours: Monday to Thursday, 8 AM to 6 PM; Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; Saturdays, Sundays, and holidays, 8 AM to 12 PM.
Guarulhos Unit — SP
Downtown Corpore Center
Rua Otávio Forghiere, 204, room 74, Jardim Gumercindo — Postal Code 07090-070
Phone: (11) 4433-2830
Email: atendimento@ideiafertil.com.br
Hours: Monday to Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM; Saturday, 8 AM to 2 PM.
Yes. The path is similar to that of a couple, with the difference that all decisions are made by you alone - and it's not possible to use an egg from a blood relative, due to the consanguinity rule with the sperm.
The eggs come from anonymous donation or from a person related to you up to the 4th degree, who has at least 1 live-born child, up to 37 years old as of the collection date - provided there's no consanguinity with whoever will provide the sperm.
Yes, both can provide sperm to fertilize the eggs, depending on their evaluation. This is subject to the consanguinity rule between the egg used and the sperm.
That decision is yours, with support from our medical and psychology team throughout the evaluation and decision-making process.
This is the person who carries the baby during pregnancy, without genetic ties to the child. According to CFM, she must be related to one of the future fathers up to the 4th degree and have at least 1 live-born child. She cannot be the same person who provided the eggs, if you don't use the egg bank.
It's possible to request special authorization from the Regional Council of Medicine (CRM), upon proof that the act is voluntary and has no commercial or financial ties.
No. Per CFM regulations, we cannot influence the choice of the person who will carry the pregnancy. What we offer is support from a multidisciplinary team, including specialized psychologists, throughout this process.
No. Gestational surrogacy cannot have a commercial or profit-making character, per CFM regulations - it is always a voluntary act.
Yes. She undergoes a medical consultation, gynecological evaluation, lab tests, psychological evaluation, and document review - to ensure safety for everyone involved.
No. You can begin Plural Counseling and initial evaluations even without a designated carrier. At this stage, our team will guide you on the possibilities, the necessary criteria, tests, and next steps.
To move forward with the treatment stages involving surrogate pregnancy, however, the temporary gestational carrier must be designated, undergo the necessary evaluations, and meet the criteria established by the Federal Council of Medicine.
It involves three fronts: the origin of the eggs, the evaluation and collection of sperm from the future fathers, and the evaluation of the person who will carry the pregnancy.
After laboratory fertilization and endometrial preparation, the embryo is transferred, and the Beta hCG test confirms the pregnancy 10 days after embryo transfer.
The cost varies according to the treatment indicated and the steps required for each person or family. After the initial evaluation, our team can advise on the recommended treatment and provide an individualized quote.
Yes. After pregnancy is confirmed, we continue monitoring the pregnancy until the 12th week.
During this period, we monitor the early progress of the pregnancy and guide the start of prenatal care. Prenatal follow-up will be conducted with the patients' obstetrician of choice, outside Instituto Ideia Fértil. From the 12th week onward, pregnancy monitoring is handled by that professional.
No. The PAPA(is) Program serves cis men. For men undergoing hormone therapy or who have had a gender-affirming surgical procedure, we have the TRANSGestar Program, which addresses this reality specifically.
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