Surrogacy

What Is Surrogacy?

A person who consents to carry and give birth to a child on behalf of another is said to be a surrogate. The intended parent or parents receive custody and guardianship of the child once it is born from the birth parent. There are intricate legal and medical requirements for surrogacy. It’s critical to understand the procedure, seek professional guidance, and establish supportive networks.

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Why and How Surrogacy Might Be an Ideal Choice

Surrogacy can be an excellent option for individuals or couples who face medical conditions that make it unsafe or impossible to conceive and carry a pregnancy to term. This is particularly relevant when a couple desires a child but cannot conceive due to medical issues affecting one or both partners. In such cases, a surrogate mother is artificially inseminated with the sperm of the intended father. The surrogate carries the child to full term and delivers the baby for the couple.

Another type of surrogacy is gestational surrogacy, where the mother's eggs are fertilized with the father's or a donor's sperm. An embryologist then transfers the embryo into the surrogate’s uterus, and she carries the baby to term. Despite their differences, both traditional and gestational surrogacy are typically as safe as a traditional pregnancy.

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Planning for Surrogacy

Before beginning the surrogacy process, the chosen surrogate must undergo various tests to ensure she is healthy enough to carry the pregnancy. If she is not deemed healthy, another surrogate will be selected. For gestational surrogacy, we recommend that the surrogate takes certain medications to optimize the chances of successful fertilization and pregnancy.

When it is time for delivery, the surrogate will go through the standard childbirth process. After the baby is born, he or she will go home with the intended parents.

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Who Is Concerned?

The term “surrogate” or “birth parent” refers to the person consenting to carry and deliver a child on behalf of another person. The intended or commissioning parent is the person or couple who will raise the child after it is born.

Before making this life-changing decision, a lot of other people need to be considered, including the surrogate’s partner and children, any additional children of the intended parent(s), and any egg or sperm donors (if any) and their families.

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Why Could Surrogacy Be Necessary For Me?

If a woman is unable to become pregnant on her own, surrogacy offers her the chance to become a parent.

Those who may be interested in surrogacy include:

• Females with uterine issues or who have had their uterus removed
• Women who may be at risk for pregnancy due to their health issues

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Legal Formalities

Surrogacy involves complex legal considerations, and it is crucial to seek legal advice before making any decisions. Surrogacy agreements are not enforceable, making it vital to understand all legal implications. We also recommend undergoing counseling before starting the surrogacy process to thoroughly consider all formalities and potential challenges.

Medical Conditions Necessitating Surrogacy

Certain medical conditions might make surrogacy a necessary option, including:

• Absence or malformation of the womb
• Recurrent pregnancy loss
• Repeated in vitro fertilization (IVF) implantation failures

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