There are very many couples or a single individual who desire to have their own children but for various reasons, they are not able to. Some factors that may hinder people from having their own children are medical related issues or infertility of either of the couple. Previously, the affected person or persons had the option to adopt a child. Many people were deterred from adoption because of the legal requirements and complicated processes. Thanks to technology, from the early eighties, surrogacy is available as an alternative way of starting a family.
Surrogacy is turning to another woman so that she can carry a pregnancy on your behalf. For surrogacy to take place the reproductive cells are fertilized in a test tube. The fertilized egg is then implanted on the surrogate mother’s womb using a medical procedure called artificial insemination. The egg and sperm is gotten from the couple themselves or through donors. If the couple have infertility in their reproductive system they have an option of getting the cells from donors.
The couple should exercise caution when considering surrogacy. First and foremost is the cost involved. Surrogacy has many expenses. There is a maintenance fee which the couple will incur to maintain the surrogate mother until she comes to term. They may provide for her personal effects as well as medical expenditures. Some women are commercial surrogates. Reproductive cell donation is also charged by the medical facility that is providing them.
The laws surrounding surrogacy are an important aspect. Many nations across the globe prohibit surrogacy. Surrogacy laws vary in countries that permit it. Some countries do not permit commercial surrogacy. In some countries, the regulations favor aspiring parents. Some laws may consider the person or persons seeking for a surrogate mother as the legal guardian of the unborn fetus. Because of unclear laws, some parents have lost their babies to surrogates.
International surrogacy has its positive aspects as well as negatives. Through international surrogacy many potential parents have gotten a cheaper option. All hope is not lost for citizens of countries disallows surrogacy. International surrogacy would be a better option if the aspiring parent can get less stringent laws and regulation in another country. The potential parent should look at case law related to surrogacy in the foreign country to ensure that they are fair to both the aspirant and surrogate parents. If no hospital offers surrogacy procedures in the country of origin, aspiring parents can seek for such services from the international community. It is wise to weigh options critically before choosing a surrogate mother.
