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| Initial Steps for Intended Parents | Step # 1
The couple of potential Intended Parents first of all must take a decision whether surrogacy is the right way out of the situation for them. As possible options either In Vitro Fertilization procedure (in case if the couple is considered to be infertile, and when there are no medical violations for a woman to get pregnant and / or carry pregnancy) or adoption may be taken into consideration. Although every of these ways out have significant expenses involved, however, each of them has its own benefits, as well as disadvantages.
Step # 2
If the couple has chosen surrogacy, the next they are to do is to decide what type of surrogacy (traditional or gestational one) they are going to use. It is possible to lower the financial expenses by finding a traditional Surrogate Mother and by using semen from a sperm donor. However, in case if the potential Intended Mother has frozen her own eggs, then the best option will become the gestational surrogacy, in addition, the couple may receive the child / children, who would be their own form the biological point of view.
Step # 3
The couple of potential Intended Parents may either apply to a surrogacy agency or it is also possible to look for a suitable Surrogate Mother on their own. Although, in case if an agency is involved into the surrogacy process, the Intended Parents have to spend somewhat more money, the agency staff is responsible for taking care of everything, including finding the Surrogate Mother and screening her. There are even surrogacy agencies, which have a representative present during the first meeting of the surrogacy agreement participants (the couple of the Intended Parents and their potential Surrogate Mother).
Traditional Surrogacy
Step # 1
In case if the sperm of the Intended Father can not be used, the couple should pick out the sperm donor. It is possible to choose a person, who has similar characteristics to either of the couple, such as intelligence, race or some definite physical features.
Step # 2
It is clear enough, that before the surrogacy process begins, the couple of potential Intended Parents should select a Surrogate Mother, which would suit their demands. Traditional Surrogate Mothers are considered to be somewhat more difficult to come by, as the process requires the women to use their own egg and they will have to part with a baby, which has biological connection with them. Anyway, in case of a traditional surrogacy agreement, most couples of Intended Parents feel more comfortable, if they apply to the service of an experienced traditional Surrogate, as they consider that there is less risk that the woman will have a wish to keep the baby.
Step # 3
In case if the couple of potential Intended Parents meets their future Surrogate Mother, it is possible that all participants of a given surrogacy agreement will feel more comfortable with the entire process. It is possible to arrange the meeting at the Surrogate Mother’s home, or it may also be a neutral meeting place thorough a surrogacy agency. In case if the Intended Parents collaborate with the surrogacy agency, it is even possible a representative may be present during the first meeting of the surrogacy agreement participants with the aim of making the Surrogate Mother and the Intended Parents more comfortable.
Step # 4
it is necessary to have an appointment to begin the process of the artificial insemination scheduled beforehand. The reason of this is that it is quite possible that more than one insemination may be needed, and the Intended Parents may have to decide whether they will desire to attend the appointments along with their Surrogate Mother.
Gestational Surrogacy
Step # 1
In case if it is not possible to use the eggs of the Intended Mother, then an Egg Donor should be singled out, just as well as the Intended Father’s sperm can not be used, a Sperm Donor is also to be singled out. The Intended Parents may want to get the donor / donors lined up first, so, that they will be ready to begin the surrogacy process as soon as they find the Surrogate Mother, suitable for them.
Step # 2
The couple of the Intended Parents should choose a gestational Surrogate Mother, which would meet their budget, as well as their major lifestyle expectations. In addition, it is also extremely important to be sure that the potential Surrogate Mother is financially and emotionally stable person, as well as she has fully educated herself on the entire surrogacy process in case if she becomes the Surrogate Mother for the first time.
Step # 3
The In Vitro Fertilization appointments should be arranged, and in case if the Intended Parents desires to be present on them, they should plan it beforehand. Anyway, it is important for all participants of the surrogacy agreement, that the process may not be successful for the first time, which becomes another reason why gestational surrogacy costs can add up quickly enough.
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