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Gestational surrogacy
For those wanting to start a family but are unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to full term, gestational surrogacy can help you on your journey to parenthood.
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What is gestational surrogacy?
Gestational surrogacy is where another person carries and delivers a child for a person or couple. The surrogate undergoes in vitro fertilisation (IVF), where the embryo, created using the eggs and sperm of the intended donors, is transferred to the carrier’s uterus.
It is important to know that with gestational surrogacy, the carrier and child aren’t biologically related as the carrier doesn’t provide the egg. So, this means that one or both sets of parents (the donors) can be genetically related to the child.
For hopeful parents, gestational surrogacy allows you to be more involved with the pregnancy. Often, you’ll be able to attend appointments including the embryo transfer and birth. It truly is a rewarding experience.
Who may benefit from gestational surrogacy?
Whether you are struggling to conceive or are part of the LGBTQ+ community, gestational surrogacy can offer you the opportunity to start your own family. It can also bring hope to individuals dealing with medical conditions such as recurrent pregnancy loss, absence or malformation of the womb, life-threatening illnesses, and repeated IVF implantation failures. Additionally, gestational surrogacy can be a viable option for single parents and same-sex male couples who are unable to have children on their own.
How do I find a gestational carrier?
Finding a surrogate to carry your child can be overwhelming. However, introduction agencies can offer the support and guidance you need.
It is important to know that individuals and couples aren’t allowed to advertise for surrogates. However, a surrogate can be someone you know, providing all the screening tests are normal.
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