How To Look For A Suitable Surrogate Mother For My Ivf Procedure?

By Author: Dr Shivani Sachdev Gour
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In Vitro Fertilization gives the parents the option to opt for a surrogate mother in certain situations. A surrogate is a woman who carries the embryo for the full pregnancy term instead of the actual mother. Various services offer surrogacy services. Hence, you should research to find the best surrogacy centre in Delhi.

Controversy still surrounds the idea of surrogacy. The legalities are also tricky as it varies from state to state. Whether you want a surrogate for infertility reasons or some other reason, surrogacy is an option for you.
Knowing the kinds of surrogacy can help you look for a suitable surrogate
Firstly, to look for a suitable surrogate mother you should be aware of the different kinds of surrogates. There are two kinds of surrogate mothers which you can choose, a Traditional Surrogate or a Gestational Surrogate.

• Traditional surrogacy is the process by which the doctor artificially inseminates the woman with the father’s sperm. Hence, the woman is known as a traditional surrogate. A traditional surrogate is the biological mother of the baby. This is because it is their egg that ...
... is being fertilized by the father’s sperm.

• Gestational surrogacy is the process in which doctors implant fertilized eggs in a woman. If you are undergoing an IVF procedure, you can choose a gestational surrogate to carry the embryo. The surrogate thereafter carries the baby until delivery.

Surrogacy can be expensive hence you should put in the time to research various centres. Knowledge about surrogacies will also aid in your research and help you select the best surrogacy services in Delhi.
The various ways you can look for a surrogate
Once you are aware of which kind of surrogate will suit you best. There are several ways in which you can look for a surrogate.
• Ask a friend or family: Due to the exceptionally high cost of surrogacy, you can ask a friend or relative to be a surrogate. Asking a friend or relative can also save you the legal issues it raises about parental rights.
• A surrogacy agency: You can arrange a gestational surrogate through the help of an agency. The agency will aid you in finding a suitable surrogate and making arrangements. They also collect the fees involving you and the surrogate for the medical expenses. You can also consult the best surrogacy doctor in Delhi to get the best advice.

There are certain things to keep in mind while selecting a surrogate
● The surrogate should be at least 21 years of age.
● They should have given birth to a healthy baby at least once. This helps them understand the medical risks of pregnancy and the emotional issues of bonding with a newborn.
● Mental health professions have given them a clear on a psychological screening. This will help uncover any issues with giving up the baby after birth.
● You should make an official contract between you and the surrogate to avoid any legal issues that may arise.

Keeping all these in mind, you should be able to select a suitable surrogate for your IVF procedure. If you are unsure about the process, still try looking into the best surrogacy services in Delhi.

Dr. Shivani Sachdev Gour, Founder & Director of SCI Healthcare, SCI IVF is a state of the art fertility centre located in Kailash Colony, New Delhi.