For years now, surrogacy has played a key role. It has helped intended parents achieve their dreams of parenthood through in vitro fertilization (IVF). Many choose surrogacy over other conventional IVF treatments because third party reproduction helps a variety of patients. It is much more convenient for women who are born without a uterus, same-sex couples and those with a medical condition barring them to achieve a healthy pregnancy. If you are a Prospective Parent or interested in becoming a Gestational Carrier, it’s important to understand who is qualified to become a Surrogate.
Surrogacy Requires Strict Constraints
Just like any other procedure in the medical field, surrogacy has hard & fast rules and regulations for traditional or gestational carriers. One must fully meet these directives before a journey begins. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine is responsible for overseeing all key issues arising from reproductive medicines and related areas. ASRM has formulated guidelines on surrogacy requirements for surrogacy agencies and Surrogates to follow. Not to mention the rules are strict. But they also ensure that qualified candidates are eligible, healthy and committed to provide prospective parents the help they need.
As a physician-operated agency, we pride ourselves on setting the most stringent standards to keep surrogacy safe. One of the most important requirements among these strict guidelines is that our Surrogates must have given birth. Women who are not mothers themselves cannot become a Surrogate. It is because without having gone through a full-term pregnancy, our in-house physicians have no way to determine if they are capable of successfully carrying a pregnancy to term.
As experienced OBs, we understand the pregnancy and delivery variables that are important to minimize risks for the Surrogate and child. All applications are reviewed by our clinical team and all pregnancy and delivery records are thoroughly examined by our in-house physicians. We complete the whole process before putting a huge investment of time and energy on your part.
Surrogates with Successful Pregnancy are Experienced
If a Surrogate has never carried a baby to term before, she won’t be familiar with changes in her body. She should be familiar with the hormonal changes, mood swings and possible fatigue throughout the journey and subsequent delivery. Some women may experience symptoms such as cravings or morning sickness, while others will not. Additionally, being pregnant is a commitment to refrain from certain habits such as smoking, drinking excessively, or eating specific foods. Carrying someone else’s baby is a big responsibility. One just cannot take it lightly and which is why these rules are in place.
Experienced Surrogates are Committed
Experienced Mothers are great candidates to become a gestational carrier as they understand their body and potential changes to look for. They are likely to understand all phases of the pregnancy as a mother themselves. Mothers also know the processes of delivery. Whereas women who want to be Surrogates but have never given birth may be unaware of the vast commitment and requirement.
Additionally, Surrogate Mothers know how important their children are to them. Therefore, they understand how important it is to keep the baby safe all along the journey. Moms have experienced the joys of motherhood and recognize how meaningful being a carrier is. Such a sense of understanding acts as their pillar throughout the process and at the time of delivery.
In our surrogacy program with Physician’s Surrogacy, our potential Surrogates have all successfully carried a pregnancy to term. They understand the meaningful commitment and are willing to go above and beyond to maintain their wellness, as well as the baby’s health. Intended parents and Surrogates can totally rely on that our strict selection. Our thorough medical and psychological screenings ensure to accept only the qualified and committed Surrogate Mothers.
Conclusion
Physician’s Surrogacy has helped over 1000 families. As the leaders in the field of gestational surrogacy, we attained more than 100 years of combined experience. Our team dedicates itself to provide you with a fully integrated solution and stands by your side throughout your journey.
