Surrogacy

Surrogacy is the process of a woman carrying a pregnancy for another person or couple, who will then become the legal parents of the baby once it is born. In a traditional surrogacy arrangement, the surrogate mother is the baby’s biological mother, as her egg is used to create the embryo. In a gestational surrogacy arrangement, the surrogate mother is not genetically related to the baby, as the embryo is created using the intended parents’ egg and sperm or donor sperm and/or egg. The process of surrogacy begins with an agreement between the surrogate mother and the intended parent(s). This agreement should include details regarding the surrogate mother’s medical care and compensation, as well as the intended parents’ financial responsibilities and rights. The agreement should also outline the legal rights and responsibilities of both parties. Once the agreement is in place, the surrogate mother will undergo a medical screening to confirm that she is physically and emotionally healthy enough to carry the pregnancy. The surrogate mother will also undergo psychological counseling to ensure that she is emotionally ready and comfortable with the surrogacy process.