Surrogacy is a form of assisted reproductive technology that involves a woman giving birth to a child who is not genetically related to her. This can happen in two ways:
1) A surrogate mother can carry an embryo created by her egg and the sperm of the intended father or another donor.
2) A surrogate mother can carry an embryo created from another woman’s egg and the sperm of the intended father or another donor.
The first way is called traditional surrogacy and the second way is called gestational surrogacy.
Surrogate mothers are typically not biologically related to the children they give birth to, but they still have legal rights as parents because they carry them to term. Women who are considering surrogacy should be aware that it’s a complicated process with many risks. In countries where surrogacy is prohibited, surrogate mothers typically work as an expression of love or donation for the biological parents. In countries where surrogacy is legal, such as the United States and Canada, women can also make money from their surrogates. As of 2010, about one-fifth of all pregnancies in North America were unplanned or conceived through a surrogate mother.
The success rates of surrogacy vary, and those with a known genetic disorder are typically excluded from being a surrogate. The IVF process can have some side effects, such as miscarriage and multiple pregnancies, which may lead to complications for the surrogate mother and her family members.
What are the Risks of Surrogate Parenting?
Surrogate parenting is a complex process. It is not just about the surrogate mother, but also the parents-to-be. There are many risks involved in surrogacy, which are both physical and emotional.
Risks of Surrogate Parenting:
1) Psychological Risks: The surrogate mother has to be emotionally stable and ready to take on the responsibility of carrying someone else’s child. She may feel guilty or resentful towards the parents-to-be for putting her through such an experience.
2) Physical Risks: The surrogate mother may have a difficult pregnancy and suffer from health problems due to carrying another person’s child. She may also suffer from postpartum depression after giving birth to the baby
3) Legal Risks: The contract between the surrogate
How to Choose a Professional Surrogate Provider Who is Right for You?
Surrogate agencies are available in many countries, but there are some which are more popular than others. India and Thailand for example, have a lot of surrogates who want to be surrogates. In the United States, there are a number of surrogacy agencies that handle the process. There are not government regulated, so each state has its own set of guidelines.