While surrogacy has been around for millennia, it has always been controversial, even prohibited in a few states.

1. What To Ask Yourself Before Using A Surrogate Option
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2. Surrogacy is not usually the first choice when one wants to build family, but couples who are
unfortunately unable to conceive on their own prefer this option over adoption because in some
kinds of surrogacy, the child will be genetically related to the father. While surrogacy has been
around for millennia, it has continued to be controversial, even prohibited in some states. Here
are some things you ought to know about surrogacy to help you determine if it is the right option
for you.
Who uses surrogacy?
Childless couples often turn to surrogacy after trying and exhausting other options which include
IUI, IVF, and other assisted reproductive technologies. Women who cannot conceive as a result
of loss or in-born or acquired abnormalities of the uterus, or have experienced recurrent
pregnancy loss can find surrogacy as a good option. Women who have medical conditions that
make pregnancy perilous can also want to have a baby through this method.
Men may also use surrogacy arrangements. Gay couples, a man wishing to have a kid but doesn't
have a partner, or a widower whose now deceased wife has embryos in storage can use surrogacy
to have a child that has genetic ties to him.
Issues surrounding surrogacy
Surrogacy is associated with several medical, emotional, financial, and legal issues. How do you
feel about somebody else carrying your baby, are you and your spouse financially and
emotionally prepared to do this, and how will you explain using surrogacy to your friends and
family, and eventually to your son or daughter are just some questions you must answer before
settling with this arrangement. Speaking with a mental health professional or a counselor who is
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3. a specialist in infertility can help you look at all matters related to surrogacy so you can arrive at
a sound decision. You also have to meet with with an attorney since laws about surrogacy
continue to change. For instance, in some states, traditional surrogacy, which involves the
surrogate's egg and the intended father's sperm cell, is prohibited.
Where do I start?
Once you have decided, after consulting a fertility specialist, that
surrogacy is the suitable option for you, the next step will be to locate a
suitable surrogate. You can visit how to donate eggs, which functions as a
go-between for you and possible surrogates. By working together with an
established agency, you’re guaranteed that you will find a surrogate who has delivered a live and
healthy child, has undergone and passed mental and physical health screening, and has a clean
criminal record.
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