Surrogacy: All you need to Know about Donor Conception

Surrogacy—a maze of myths and facts can lead you to think that surrogates can keep the newborn, egg donors are in the field only for money, you will not have inkling about the background of the child and so forth. Read on for certain realities which promise to go a long way in dispensing your fears.

It’s not your Baby!

If you finally have a baby by using donor eggs, sperm or embryos then it’s not “your” baby. Wrong!

Donors of egg, sperm or embryo are expected to give up their parental rights on the embryo and the baby which eventually takes birth. Sperm donations are done in accordance to the regulations guiding cryobanks. Relinquishment of the rights of the donor, have to be documented in the presence of the recipient and the donor. This avoids any future hassles and establishes the “ownership” of the baby in no uncertain terms.

Lack of Genetic Connection = No Parental Connection

Since I am not genetically connected to the baby, I will fail to have parental association in future. Again wrong!

Before pursuing assisted reproductive modes of surrogacy, to-be-parents are advised to meet their mental health experts and counselors. Most parents of donor-conceived children feel that the arrival of a child in their lives is the most beautiful thing that ever happened to them. The level of gratitude towards donors is immense and this helps in developing a nurturing feel for the child which comes their way. 

Where is the Medical History?

There will be no medical history if I am not genetically related to the baby. This is again a myth.

Intended parents are the recipients of consistent and updated information regarding the medical health of the donor and her family. Apart from providing comprehensive genetic information about themselves, donors are also accessible in the event of any future medical complications or situations, which may require additional inputs-regarding their medical and genetic history. 

Fear of Unwanted Claims and Visits

What happens if the donor shows up on my front gate some day? Relax!

It is a well established fact that while recipients have an in depth knowledge in regards to the fitness, demographic and genetic information of the donor, the reverse is not true.

With negligible or no information about intended parents, donors find it difficult to get in touch with their counterparts. Moreover, contractual agreements between the donor and recipient outline the expectations of both parties and lay down the boundaries for all future contacts. 

Monetary Interests of the Donor 

I have heard that egg donors are exploited and indulge in the act only for monetary considerations. Concerning-- but rarely true. 

Though these myths have found their way into media due to some freak incidents, invasive medical screenings, clinic procedures, long time commitments and lifestyle disruptions rarely motivate donors into the act just for monetary compensation. Moreover, tremendous amounts of money are offered to donors for their eggs/embryos and this deters them from raising any unwarranted issues. 

Well, the list of myths goes on and often deters intended parents from going into surrogacy. However, it is important to note that most of these fears are unfounded and delay the process of gaining parental happiness.

 In a nutshell—they are best avoided.

Rent Your Womb & Make Someone’s Family Complete

Everyone knows what infertility is but only few of you might know to cope up with it. Battling against the fate is really difficult for infertile couples, but all your tensions will go away when the infertility clinics are there to help you raise a child. Mother surrogacy gives the opportunity to the couples to be pregnant making a difference in their lives.

Surrogacy is a flourishing sector in India with many childless overseas couples in quest for a reasonable and legal way to parenthood. People might choose this option to motherhood for numerous reasons:-

•  Medical problems with uterus

• She might be at risk due to medical conditions

• Gay couples

• Women had Hysterectomy

• Other ART’s failing in giving positive results

• Single parents looking forward to adopt a child

There are two types of surrogate mothers:-

1. Traditional surrogates- In this a woman is unnaturally inseminated with the male sperm. She is the biological mother to the baby because of the fact that her egg will be used to let fertilization happen.

2. Gestational surrogates-   In gestational surrogacy, the mother carry the infant until delivery and is genetically connected with the baby. In this method only her womb is made in use to carry out the pregnancy and the egg used is of the mother who wants to have a baby but can’t bear due to health conditions. A gestational mother is only the birth mother.

Ridge IVF is the infertility centre that will help you in finding a surrogate mother making the path to parenting hassle free for you. Gestational surrogacy is the best option to a woman who on account of medical conditions can’t become pregnant. Moreover, many opt out for this treatment when other options can’t offer results. With the gift of mother surrogacy available at Ridge IVF, the leading fertility clinic you can avail the joy of being parents.

Ways to find out a surrogate:-

•  Friends or family members- You can take help from any of your relative to be the surrogate as hiring surrogates is really expensive.

• Surrogacy Agents- They can arrange a surrogate for you which is going to cost you too expensive as all the medical expenses and fees in the entire procedure will cost you a lot.