Surrogacy is an arrangement where a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another couple. Most cases of surrogacy are gestational, which means, the surrogate does not donate her own egg, so she is not biologically related to the child she is going to carry. Rather, the egg and sperm are from the intended couple or donors.

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What You Should Know About Surrogacy

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urrogacy is when a woman carries a baby to term for another couple. Most
cases of surrogacy are gestational, meaning, the surrogate doesn't donate her
own egg, so she isn't genetically linked to the child she will carry. Instead, the
egg and sperm come from the intended couple or donors.
Surrogacy can be a significant financial burden. The amount couples can end up
spending for surrogacy can be about eighty thousand to a hundred thousand dollars if
the intended couple can donate their own eggs or frozen fertilized embryos. The price
involves fees towards the agency, gestational carrier, lawyer, and social worker, in
addition to legal and medical costs and in many cases, money to cover the surrogate’s
travel and accommodation. The expenses arising from harvesting the egg or embryo
are also part of the price range. Despite the significant financial burden of a surrogacy
arrangement, it is a satisfying option for many childless couples, particularly if they have
suffered multiple miscarriages or unsuccessful assistive reproductive technology
procedures. Surrogacy can also be very
attractive for those who have a hereditary
defect that they do not wish to pass on to
their little one or for women who can’t carry
a pregnancy to term. In contrast to
adoption, surrogacy arrangements give
childless couples the ability to have a kid
who is genetically related to at least one of
them. Before opting the surrogacy, you
should know how surrogacy works.
Apart from being financially demanding, surrogacy can also be an emotionally-charged
experience. It can also have several legal issues. Because of this, the majority of
childless couples who opt to use surrogacy, seek the services of an agency that is
experienced in how to best facilitate the process and give emotional and legal support
to all people involved. Using a surrogacy agency provides you with access to the most
thoroughly-screened potential surrogates. Some surrogacy agencies also offer financing
options, or direct you to companies that do.
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How surrogacy programs work
An agency will screen surrogate mother candidates for medical and psychological
issues . It is also typical for them to perform intensive background checks. The agency
will help you find the best surrogatefor your individual situation. After the ideal surrogate
mother is chosen, the agency will facilitate scheduling appointments, possible travel
bookings, and other administrative tasks. They will also assign you to a lawyer, and
assist you in any financial agreement. Perhaps you have realized by now, surrogacy
entails a lot of work, which explains why it is essential that you choose an agency that
has has been in business for years, if not decades, and has a long list of successful
surrogacy cases. An experienced, adequatelyequipped and staffed agency should be
able to handle several tasks effectively. Surrogacy programs will result to the least
amount of stress, so choose the best agency to work with surrogacy program wisely.