What is
Surrogacy :
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Surrogacy is an arrangement between
a woman and a couple or individual to carry and deliver a baby.
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Women or couples who choose
surrogacy often do so because they are unable to conceive due to a missing or
abnormal uterus, have experienced multiple pregnancy losses, or have had
multiple in vitro fertilization attempts that have failed.
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The advantage of gestational
surrogacy to the parents is that the embryo is created from the woman’s egg and
the man’s sperm, so it is biologically theirs.
What is
transnational surrogacy?
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Transnational surrogacy is
arrangement between a women and a couple or individual to carry and deliver a
baby who belongs to different countries.
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Surrogacy is happening between the
people of two different countries.
How one can
arrange the surrogacy?
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The surrogacy arrangement is
sometimes made through an agency and other times contracted privately.
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When searching for a surrogate
mother, a couple might use the Internet contact an agency, or network through
friends and family. Surrogacy arrangements are sometimes made between strangers
who never meet, or between persons who meet only occasionally through the
process.
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A surrogacy arrangement might also
involve persons whose lives become intertwined during the process, and even
those who are family members or friends before entering a surrogacy
arrangement.
UNDERSTANDING
THE DIFFERENT TYPES OF SURROGACY
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While there are two Different types
of surrogacy, gestational surrogacy and traditional surrogacy, there are also
different types of arrangements, agency arranged and independently arranged.
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Also surrogacy may be done between
strangers who never meet, persons who meet only a few times, persons who meet
and become quite close over the course and often after the surrogacy, and those
who are friends before ever entering a surrogacy arrangement or are family
members.
GESTATIONAL
SURROGACY
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Most intended parents prefer
gestational surrogacy because they feel more secure in knowing the chances of
the surrogate being able to keep their baby is slim to none.
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They also feel more in control of
the surrogacy and pregnancy in general because they are choosing the genetics
of their baby.
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An advantage to having an egg used
by an ovum donor or the intended mother is that for the surrogate mother, it
separates the complex emotional issues of being a gestational and genetic
donor/mother.
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Many surrogate mother's find that their
friends and family are more receptive to their participation in a surrogacy
because they more easily view the child the surrogate carries as belonging to
the intended parents due to it's genetic make up.
USING AN EGG
DONOR
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Often parents who choose to have a
gestational surrogate carry their child cannot genetically contribute to their
offspring nor do they wish to have their surrogate mother be the genetic
mother.
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Intended parents in these
situations usually rely on outside assistance via sperm and or egg donation.
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While sperm donation has been
around for hundreds of years egg donation is relatively new.
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In this process a screened egg
donor undergoes hormone therapy (usually injections) over the course of many
weeks which cause her ovaries to release more than one egg.
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Between one and fifteen eggs are
usually harvested during a surgical procedure.
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They are then inspected for quality
and either frozen for use later or immediately mixed with sperm for the
intended father or a sperm donor.
ALTRUISTIC
SURROGACY
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Altruistic surrogacy is a situation
where the surrogate receives no financial reward for her pregnancy or the
relinquishment of the child (although usually all expenses related to the
pregnancy and birth are paid by the intended parents such as medical expenses,
maternity clothing, and other related expenses)
COMMERCIAL
SURROGACY
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Commercial surrogacy is a form of
surrogacy in which a gestational carrier is paid to carry a child to maturity
in her womb and is usually resorted to by well off infertile couples who can
afford the cost involved or people who save and borrow in order to complete
their dream of being parents.
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This procedure is legal in several
countries including in India where due to excellent medical infrastructure,
high international demand and ready availability of poor surrogates it is
reaching industry proportions.
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Commercial surrogacy is sometimes
referred to by the emotionally charged and potentially offensive terms
"wombs for rent", "outsourced pregnancies" or "baby
farms".
WHY INDIA FOR
SURROGATE ?
Many people globally are now
choosing India a destination for Surrogacy. There are many reasons like:
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as law are in favour of surrogacy treatment.
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It is estimated that in the United
States, the payment for a surrogate mother ranges between US$15,000 and
$30,000, the whole procedure can cost $45,000 to $60,000+.
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The fees for the rest of the process-
including fertility clinics; lawyers; medical fees; and agencies and/or egg
donors (if they're used) generally cost more than the fee going to the
surrogate.
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Gestational surrogacy costs more
than traditional surrogacy, since more complicated medical procedures are
required.
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Surrogates who carry a baby for a
family member (i.e., sister or daughter) usually do so for expenses only.
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India is foremost in surrogacy
because of the low cost treatment and availability of women opting to be
surrogate for childless couples.
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In India Surrogacy costs about $
20,000 compared to US where it is $50,000.
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Moreover laws in US and UK do not
allow the surrogate woman to charge the childless couple; whereas in India
there are no laws preventing a surrogate woman in accepting compensation for
renting her womb.
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A childless couples offer Rs.3,
00,000 to Rs.4,00, 000 or more and sometimes even funds for education to the
surrogate woman and there should be laws in India protecting not just the
couple but also the woman opting to be surrogate keeping in mind the economic
compensation and help that it offers to not just the illiterate women but also
their families in India.
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Surrogates may be relatives,
friends, or previous strangers. Many surrogate arrangements are made through agencies
that help match up intended parents with women who want to be surrogates for a
fee.
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The agencies often help manage the
complex medical and legal aspects involved. Surrogacy arrangements can also be
made independently.
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In compensated surrogacies the
amount a surrogate receives varies widely from almost nothing above expenses to
over $30,000 Careful screening is needed to assure their health as the
gestational carrier incurs potential obstetrical risks.
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WHO MIGHT OPT
FOR SURROGATE ?
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Some women are unable to carry a
child to term.
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A variety of causes account for
this, including failure of the embryo to implant, repeated miscarriage,
hysterectomy or a pelvic disorder.
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Some women experience problems such
as dangerously high blood pressure, a heart condition or liver disease, so that
pregnancy would entail a serious health risk for them.
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Some people may come to terms with
their childlessness.
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Others may find adoption or
fostering an acceptable alternative, although this option is limited by the
number of babies and children offered for adoption.
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For others surrogacy may be seen as
a possible solution.
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Because surrogacy involves another
person taking on the risks of pregnancy, it is only acceptable as a last
resort, where it is impossible or very dangerous for the intended mother to carry
a child herself.
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Sometimes people speculate about
women taking part in surrogacy arrangements, although capable of bearing
children themselves, because they wish to avoid the physical, social,
psychological or financial drawbacks of bearing a child themselves.
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There is no evidence to suggest
that this happens in Britain and it would not be seen as an acceptable use of a
surrogacy arrangement.
BECOME A
SURROGATE
What are the
criteria for becoming a surrogate mother?
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A potential surrogate mother must
be in good overall health and be able to undergo a pregnancy with the minimum
amount of risk to her own health.
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Some medical conditions will
prevent a woman becoming a surrogate mother, for example, if there are any
known medical problems which could lead to complications with the pregnancy, or
put the woman at risk.
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Also those who are considerably
overweight, are heavy smokers, drinkers or substance abusers are not suitable
as surrogate mothers because of the associated risks both to the woman and the
baby.
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Be a surrogate mother is an
emotionally and physically demanding task.
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It is important that a woman
considering this option has the backing of a partner, family or friends to
provide emotional support and practical help throughout and after the
pregnancy. Surrogacy is not something to enter into lightly.
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Careful consideration must be given
to the medical, emotional, legal and practical issues, and to the implications
of surrendering the child at birth.
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Thought must also be given to the
effect on any existing children, the potential surrogate mother’s partner,
family and friends.
A woman wanting to act be a
surrogate mother is required to fulfill each of these conditions found in
Section 56 of the Act
(a)
She is at least twenty-one years of age.
(b)
As the risks of illness and problems are much higher in the first pregnancy it
is strongly recommended that surrogate mothers should have borne at least one
child previously and preferably have completed her own family.
(c)
She has not previously acted as a surrogate for compensation more than once.
(d)
She has completed a medical evaluation and the evaluating physician has
determined that there is no known reason why she would not be capable of
carrying a child to term without endangering her health or the health of the
child;
(e)
In the case of a surrogacy involving in vitro fertilization or similar
technology involving fertilization outside the uterus, is informed consent to
the medical procedures associated with the establishment of a pregnancy through
embryo transfer. She must have provided the written consent.
(f)
She has completed a mental health evaluation by a mental health.
(g)
She has undergone legal consultation with independent legal counsel regarding
the terms of the surrogacy contract and the potential legal consequences of the
surrogacy.
LEGAL Aspect:
Surrogacy Legal In India
Is Surrogacy
Legal In India?
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Commercial surrogacy has been legal
in India since 2002.
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India is emerging as a leader in
international surrogacy.
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Indian surrogates have been
increasingly popular with fertile couples in industrialized nations because of
the relatively low cost.
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Indian clinics are at the same time
becoming more competitive, not just in the pricing, but in the hiring and
retention of Indian females as surrogates.
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Clinics charge patients between
$10,000 and $28,000 for the complete package, including fertilization, the
surrogate's fee, and delivery of the baby at a hospital.
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Surrogacy in India is much more
simpler and cost effective than anywhere else in the world. There is an
increasing amount of Intended Parents who choose India as their surrogacy
destination.
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The main reason for this increase
is the less costlier surrogacy and better flexible laws.
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In2008, the Supreme Court of India
has held that commercial surrogacy is permitted in India. That has again
increased the international confidence in going in for surrogacy in India.
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Intended Parents from all over the
world come down to India with great dreams and hopes for attaining the joy of
parenthood by opting surrogacy.
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Intended parents contact hospitals
over the internet mainly and to come across hospitals/agencies which do not
provide complete information about the surrogacy procedures, time factors and
more importantly the cost factor.
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We also advise you on how to get an
order from the Indian Courts helping you to take your child with you to your
homeland.
EGG DONATION
INDIA:
Why become an
egg donors?
To build a family and nurture a
child is one of the most basic and natural desires for many women but
unfortunately, there are women who are unable to conceive due to Poor egg
formation or No eggs.
So they have only option to
receiving a donated egg for a baby. Most of the time, those considering egg
donation have tried everything else to conceive- exhaustive testing, countless
appointments with fertility specialists, and strained relationships.
Through the Egg Donation Program at
DELHI IVF Centre, these women are given hope. Because caring and compassionate
young women make the ultimate gift by donating their eggs, these women are
given the opportunity to conceive, carry and deliver a child.
Who can
become an Egg Donors India
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Anyone who has been screened for
communicable diseases as mandated by Health Canada can become a donor.
However, all potential Egg Donors
must meet the following basic criteria:
ü Age
between 21 and 32 years old
ü A non-smoker,
Healthy
ü Mature
and prepared to help a couple have a child
ü Have
low FSH levels, and at least 6 eggs
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The egg donor normally given
fertility drugs to stimulate the development of multiple mature eggs, whereas
the recipient takes estrogen and progesterone to prepare the uterus for embryos
derived through egg donation.
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The sperm of the husband, partner,
or sperm donor is used to fertilize the eggs.
Anonymous egg
donors will go through the following testing procedures before being accepted:
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They will also be required to sign
anonymity consent as well as attend a counseling session prior to donation.
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Medical history and physical
examination.
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Testing for infectious diseases.
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Screening for inheritable diseases
through family health questionnaire.
WHO ARE THE
CANDIDATES TO RECEIVE DONATED EGGS?
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New Life Fertility Centre
facilitates both Anonymous and Known (Designated) Egg Donor programs.
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These programs allow patients to
choose an Anonymous Egg Donor, or to use donated eggs from a woman known to
them.
These patients may include:
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Women with premature ovarian
failure
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Women who have had radiation or chemotherapy
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Women who have had their ovaries
surgically removed
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Women who have poor quality eggs
and need Surrogacy treatment some time.
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Women with genetic diseases or
chromosomal translocations that they wish to avoid passing on to their
offspring.
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Advanced age.
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