What is Surrogacy?

The unique and complex procedure that involves a woman carrying and delivering a child for another person or a couple is known as surrogacy. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate may be a woman with a genetic relationship, but in gestational surrogacy, she may not be. In any case, the potential parents are legally recognized as the child’s parents upon birth.

Why Choose Surrogacy?

Several reasons motivate a person or couple to undergo surrogacy. These include:

 

  • Infertility: For those who are unable to conceive or give birth at term due to medical issues or problems, surrogacy provides an alternative (e.g., assisted reproductive technologies and surrogacy).
  • Same-Sex Couples: Same-sex couples can have a kid that is genetically related to one or both of them through gestational surrogacy.
  • Genetic Considerations: To a certain degree, patients may choose surrogacy as a way to prevent their children from inheriting a genetic disorder or illness they do not wish to be passed on to them (e.g., assisted reproductive technologies with Egg Donation and surrogacy).
  • Uterine Factors: For instance, some people might not be able to maintain a pregnancy due to medical conditions affecting the uterus.

Types of Surrogacies

There are two main types of surrogacies:

  1. Gestational Surrogacy: The surrogate in this type of surrogacy is not the child’s biological parent. The intended parents’ (or a donor’s) egg and sperm are used to develop the embryo, which is then placed in the surrogate’s uterus.

  2. Traditional Surrogacy: Because her own egg is utilized for fertilization, the surrogate in this kind of surrogacy is genetically connected to the child. On behalf of the intended parents, the surrogate afterwards takes the pregnancy to term and gives birth to the child.

ICSI may be recommended in cases of:

  • Severe male factor infertility
  • Previous failed fertilization attempts with standard IVF
  • Genetic disorders

The Surrogacy Process

The surrogacy process is complicated and has multiple stages. Here is a general overview of our process:

  1. Matching with a Surrogate: A great deal of information is used to match intended parents and surrogates, including medical history, personality compatibility, and common values and objectives.

  2. Legal and Ethical Considerations: To ensure that all legal and ethical considerations are taken into account, PTFs and surrogates must both consult a lawyer. For instance, creating and executing a comprehensive surrogacy contract. Which is all handled by our team and the clinic’s director.

  3. Medical Procedures: The intended parents and the surrogate may have to go through a number of medical procedures, including embryo transfer, in-vitro fertilization (IVF), and prenatal care, depending on the kind of surrogacy.

  4. Pregnancy and Birth: The surrogate mother will induce the pregnancy and give birth to the child. The intended parents will be present when the child is born and will be recognized as the child’s legal parents.

  5. Post-Birth Legal Procedures: After the birth, the intended parents must complete any necessary legal procedures to ensure their parental rights are fully established. Contact us to learn more about your individual steps depending on your nationality.

The Role of the Surrogate

The most crucial element in the surrogacy situation is the proxy. She must complete a rigorous vetting process and meet a specific requirement. The role of the surrogate consists of:

Qualifications and Requirements: Certain requirements must be fulfilled by surrogates, including being in good physical and mental health, being between the ages of 21 and 40, and having a history of successful pregnancies.

The Screening Process: Potential surrogates go through a thorough screening procedure that includes background checks, psychological testing, and physical examinations. Should the surrogate fail to satisfy all examinations, a new surrogate will be examined by our team. To minimize the waiting time in this type of event, we often prepare more than 1 surrogate mother at a time for each family to maximize our options and choose the one that scores the highest in her medical evaluation.

Conclusion

For infertile individuals or couples who are unable to conceive naturally, surrogacy is a fantastic and transformative option. Prospective parents can use surrogacy to become parents and have the kid they have always desired by working with our reputable IVF facility. Do not hesitate to get in touch with our team (Hyperlink Whatsapp) if you would like to arrange a consultation or would like more information about surrogacy.