Many people desire to conceive a biological child, but specific medical conditions may make it difficult. Several fertility treatments, such as gestational surrogacy and artificial insemination, allow you to fulfill your dream of having a child without necessarily adopting. Newport Beach gestational surrogacy involves creating an embryo via in vitro fertilization using your partner’s sperm and your egg and transferring it to the surrogate’s womb.
What you should know about gestational surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy refers to assisted reproductive technology (ART), where a surrogate carries and delivers a baby on behalf of another person or couple. The surrogate has no biological relationship with the baby. Your doctor creates the embryo using your eggs and your partner’s or donor’s sperm and then transfers it into the surrogate’s uterus. This process typically involves in vitro fertilization (IVF); it can be an excellent option if you are struggling with infertility, medical issues, or same-sex couples seeking to have a biological child. In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate’s role is limited to carrying the baby to term and delivering it. You and your partner become the child’s legal parents upon birth, and the surrogate has no parental rights or responsibilities. Gestational surrogacy is viable if you want to have a biological child but cannot do so through traditional means.
Determining your eligibility for gestational surrogacy
To determine eligibility for gestational surrogacy, you, your partner, and the surrogate must meet certain criteria. You and your partner must be able to provide medical and financial support for the surrogate throughout the pregnancy. The surrogate should be in good physical and mental health, have had a previous successful pregnancy, and be willing to undergo medical and psychological evaluations. It is also important for the surrogate to understand the legal implications of surrogacy and to have a support system in place. To confirm eligibility for gestational surrogacy, you need to consult a reproductive specialist, a surrogacy agency, or a surrogacy lawyer. These professionals can provide personalized guidance and information on the process and help determine your best path forward.
Choosing a surrogate
Choosing a surrogate can be a complex and emotional process, and it is important to consider all factors before deciding. They include the surrogate’s medical history, financial stability, and motivations for becoming a surrogate. It is also important to assess the surrogate’s support system, including their partner and family, to ensure that everyone fully supports the surrogacy journey. It would help if you also considered the communication styles and personality of the surrogate to ensure a positive and productive relationship throughout the pregnancy. You can also decide to work with an agency that can provide additional resources and support throughout the process. It is important to thoroughly research and consider all options before making a final decision.
If you have unsuccessfully tried conceiving for more than two years, gestational surrogacy may be right for you. Don’t allow fertility problems to interfere with your ability to get a biological child when you can call the OC Fertility® office or book an appointment online for gestational surrogacy.