Surrogacy is a process in which a woman bears and delivers a child for a couple or an individual.
There are a couple of choices to consider when thinking about surrogacy. To begin, there are two kinds of surrogacy: traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. While some people feel that surrogacy simply refers to surrogacy, they are greatly misinformed. Here we will focus more on gestational surrogacy and discuss it in detail.
Gestational surrogacy is the procedure by which a woman bears a baby for another couple or individual. This kind of surrogacy involves the use of in vitro fertilization (IVF) to generate an embryo, which is subsequently transferred to the surrogate's uterus. The surrogate mother is not biologically linked to the child she is carrying because the embryo is generated using the intended parents' or donors' eggs and sperm.
Who may consider gestational surrogacy?
Not able to have children because of infertility issues
Health conditions that may affect giving birth
Same-sex male couples
Transgender individuals or couples
Single parents
How to find a gestational carrier?
Most individuals who are interested in surrogacy generally consult with a surrogacy agency to discuss the procedure and associated fees. Our leading Establishment assists you in finding a gestational carrier. Which greatly aids in the formation of legal agreements between the intended parents and the carrier.
An ideal gestational carrier, according to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), is a:
Healthy individual between the ages of 21 and 45
Person who has had at least one but no more than five pregnancies and delivered full-term without difficulties.
Person who has not undergone more than three c-sections.
Is at an appropriate weight for them (BMI < 30).
Carriers must have undergone extensive background checks. Intended parents are usually required to provide some financial details and support in order to be able to afford gestational surrogacy.
Legal process of gestational surrogacy:
This differs based on country laws and regulation regarding surrogacy, but in most legal agreements regarding surrogacy, they cover the following topics:
Once the baby is born, the gestational carrier will give the baby to the intended parents.
The duties and obligations of the carrier during pregnancy, such as attending prenatal visits, abstaining from drugs and alcohol during pregnancy, and so on.
Payment and compensation.
Sensitive problems such as pregnancy termination, fetal death, and more.
All risks and responsibilities involved with in vitro fertilization, pregnancy, and delivery.
The gestational carrier’s right to privacy and confidentiality.
And can cover any concern and conditions that both parties may have, in order to get rid of any risks regarding this procedure.
What are the risks of gestational surrogacy?
Couples or individuals who use a gestational carrier face risk factors. The following represent a few of the most significant risks:
Emotional impact on the surrogate mother who may feel attachment to the baby
No guarantee that the pregnancy will go to term
It is costly, financial risk linked with IVF, medical treatments, legal issues, and compensation
Medical complications involved such as gestational diabetes, preeclampsia, or premature labor.
Carriers are subject to all the dangers associated with pregnancy issues such as high blood pressure, diabetes, and infections.
Legal issues may arise around child custody and parental rights
Risk of miscarriage before delivery date
It can be a stressful process for both the carrier and parents
The benefits of using a gestational surrogate
While the procedure has many risks, it also has a lot of benefits that can help a couple become a family, some of these benefits are:
Allows the prospective parents to have a biological connection to their kid.
It may be a rewarding experience for the surrogate mother. Surrogates frequently experience a sense of satisfaction from assisting another family in the creation of a child.
The risk of miscarriage is reduced
Same Sex Parents or single parents can have children
The carrier is financially compensated (for their time, expenses, and medical support)
A legal guarantee for the intended parents
As a whole, gestational surrogacy is an option for both individuals and couples who are unable to carry a pregnancy to term. Surrogacy may be a beneficial and enjoyable experience for all parties involved with adequate planning and support. That’s why at IVF Cyprus Organization we follow the smallest of details to ensure that our Surrogacy Program becomes a seamless and stressful free experience for all of our patients.