Finding A Surrogate Mother

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Finding a Surrogate

Finding a surrogate takes a while and involves precautionary plans that are put in place to safeguard your interests. There are different agencies that offer support services and that provide you with several prospects so that you find the best gestational surrogate. Maximize their expertise by asking for professional and legal advice so that you get the guidance and clarity you need.

Before we dive into the nitty-gritty of finding a surrogate, let’s take a look at the two types of surrogates: traditional and gestational. Traditional surrogacy is the less-favored approach because the surrogate is the child’s natural mother, who had the father’s sperm artificially inseminated. Primarily, she hands over her parental rights to the soon-to-be mom. A gestational surrogate, on the other hand, acts solely as a carrier for the couple or single parent who wants to have a child but is unable to go through the process of a normal pregnancy. This is the preferred approach because it provides more legal security, as the child is not genetically related to the carrier.

Choosing the Right Agency for you

A couple or single parent would likely have a suitable surrogate carrier in mind. Prior to this, however, the first step is to locate the right agency for you. Given the number of available agencies, it is advisable that you find the one you feel most at ease with. This will be the provider that you will work with for the next 12 to 24 months, so before you choose one, do your research and see if the provider is well-known and established. Refer to reviews from couples who have used the provider’s services and who can explain why they opted for that provider in the first place. Rely heavily on your gut instincts to determine which is best for you.

Finding a Surrogate

After selecting an agency to collaborate with, finding a surrogate is your next step. The preferred applicant should have had at least one successful pregnancy with no history of miscarriages, abortions, bleeding, or other medical issues that may endanger another pregnancy. Don’t forget to consult with your OB/GYN or reproductive endocrinologist regarding the medical background of the gestational surrogate you want to work with. A thorough medical exam must be administered to the gestational surrogate so that any complications can be prevented. This will include, but not be limited to, a physical examination, laboratory examinations, ultrasounds, a comprehensive medical history check, psychological examinations, and screening for any debilitating diseases.

The Idea Gestational Surrogate

The ideal candidate should be drug- and disease-free during the pre-natal and post-natal stages, and must be between the ages of 21 and 40 years old. A previous pregnancy that involves the delivery of twins should also be taken into account. There are cases in which some couples or single parents opted to have a relative serve as their gestational surrogate for the purpose of maintaining genetic relations. Whatever you decide, make sure that you and your partner are fully devoted to the process.

 In Conclusion

The process of finding a surrogate may take time. Arm yourself with information, an open mind, and a full heart, as there will be a lot of emotions to take in. In the end, it will be worth your time and effort, as you will get to care for another human being who is truly your own.

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