Information on Infertility Surrogacy
Surrogacy is where a adult female child and gives birth for another person. The person carrying the child is identified as the surrogate and the parents to be, if there are pair are addressed as the ‘commissioning pair’. Asking somebody else to have a baby on your behalf is usually as a last resort but even so, the decision to do this should be considered carefully. Surrogacy is also employed when the adult female cannot give birth owing to a medical condition or it is considered risky and frequently because In Vitro fertilisation treatment has been unsuccessful.
It’s vital that both parties are fully committed to the arrangement and that you understand the significance of what is needed now and in future years. This is why it is so crucial to talk these through with an seasoned counselor before you begin the surrogacy process. Another important thought is the legal aspect and advice in this are should be sought early on as well. If the procedure is to be carried out at a infertility clinic then all parties including partners on both sides, if there are any, will have to undergo all the regular processes that would be carried out if fertility treatment were being employed.
Two methods of surrogacy are applied: the first is by providing the sperm and employing the eggs of the surrogate. When this process is used then fertilisation is executed by Artificial Insemination and frequently by Intrauterine Insemination. The second method involves using the commissioning mother’s eggs (or donated eggs) and the man partners sperm. This method will require the use of a infertility clinic in order for them to utilise In Vitro fertilisation.
Trust is essential, not least because you will need to concur on issues like antenatal screening - for instance, for Spina Bifida or Down’s Syndrome - and determine what you will do if the baby had a inborn problem. Another aspect to confirm is that of the surrogate’s ability to ensure a safe pregnancy and healthy birth. It is also crucial that your relations and friends be supportive for you in what you are preparing to do. Both the clinic used for the treatment and the hospital used for the birth must be sympathetic towards surrogacy. The law regarding payments to surrogates alters around the globe so be sure of what your fiscal duty is before you proceed with this life changing decision.
Although a rare occurrence, a surrogate mother may determine she wants to keep the child when it is born even though it is not genetically related to her, so you must be ready to deal with this potential situation. This is very challenging and painful for all involved, which is why it is so essential that you trust each other and are clear and dedicated to your agreement from the outset.
