Surrogacy Support

Surrogacy is a reproductive method where a woman (surrogate) carries a baby for another person or couple. There are two types: traditional, where the surrogate is biologically related to the child and gestational, where the surrogate has no genetic link, using IVF.

What is Surrogacy?
Role of IVF in Surrogacy
What to Expect in Surrogacy Procedure?
Success Rate
FAQ'S

What is Surrogacy?

Surrogacy is an assisted reproduction technique where a woman, known as a surrogate, carries and births a baby for another individual or couple.

There are two primary types of surrogacy: traditional and gestational.

In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s own egg is fertilized by the intended father’s sperm, making her the biological mother of the child.
In gestational surrogacy, an embryo formed through IVF using the intended parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm is implanted into a surrogate who has no genetic link to the child.

Surrogacy is often selected by those who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy due to medical reasons, providing them with the opportunity to have a biological child.

Role of IVF in Surrogacy

Surrogacy offers a path to parenthood for those who cannot carry a pregnancy to term.

Here’s how surrogacy integrates with IVF:

Candidates for Surrogacy: Surrogacy via IVF is often chosen by:
- Women with uterine issues or absence of a uterus.
- Those with health conditions make pregnancy risky.
- Same-sex male couples.
- Single individuals who want a biological child.
Gestational Surrogacy: The surrogate mother carries an embryo created through IVF. The parents provide the sperm and egg, or donor gametes are used, ensuring the surrogate has no genetic link to the child.
IVF Process: The IVF procedure involves stimulating the intended mother’s ovaries to produce eggs, retrieving them and fertilising them with sperm in a lab. The resulting embryo is then transferred to the surrogate’s uterus.
Medical Screening and Matching: Surrogates undergo screenings to ensure they are physically and mentally fit for pregnancy. Matching intended parents with surrogates involves aligning expectations and ensuring compatibility.
Psychological Support: Both surrogates and intended parents receive counselling to prepare them for the emotional aspects of the surrogacy journey.
Pregnancy and Delivery: Once the surrogate becomes pregnant, she receives regular prenatal care. The intended parents are usually involved in the pregnancy journey, attending medical appointments and being present at the birth.

What to Expect in Surrogacy Procedure?

Surrogacy is a multi-step process designed to help individuals or couples who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy. The key steps are:

Decision and Research: The intended parents decide on surrogacy and conduct thorough research to understand the process, legalities and financial implications.
Choosing a Surrogacy Agency: Many intended parents work with a surrogacy agency to navigate the process. Agencies help match intended parents with a suitable surrogate.
Finding a Surrogate: Surrogates can be found through agencies, clinics, or personal connections. Surrogates undergo rigorous screenings – medical and psychological.
Legal Contracts: Both parties, the surrogate and intended parents, sign legal contracts. These agreements outline each party’s rights, responsibilities and expectations.
Medical Preparation: For gestational surrogacy, the intended mother or egg donor undergoes an egg retrieval procedure. The eggs are then fertilised with the intended father’s or donor’s sperm to create embryos.
Embryo Transfer: The surrogate undergoes a medical procedure to transfer the embryo into her uterus.
Pregnancy and Monitoring: Once the surrogate is confirmed pregnant, she receives regular prenatal care to monitor the health of the baby and herself.
Birth and Legal Finalisation: The surrogate delivers the baby and legal procedures are followed to ensure the intended parents are recognised as the legal parents. This may involve court proceedings depending on local laws.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Begin by selecting a reputable agency or attorney, completing medical evaluations and establishing legal contracts with the surrogate.

Care for a surrogate baby is similar to that of any newborn: ensure proper feeding, hygiene, regular check-ups, and a safe environment.

Communicate openly with the surrogate, follow legal and medical guidelines and support each other throughout the process.

Surrogacy carries medical and emotional risks for the surrogate and intended parents; proper care and legal agreements can mitigate these.

Surrogacy can be beneficial for babies if the surrogate is healthy and the process is well-managed, providing a loving environment.