Articles - Surrogacy - Infertility Portal

A wealth of information is contained in our surrogacy articles, covering various aspects of the process, with the aim of guiding you through this intricate journey. The legal, emotional, and practical dimensions of surrogacy are explored, ensuring thorough understanding.

Legal considerations surrounding surrogacy are detailed, providing insights into the complex legal frameworks governing surrogacy agreements and parental rights. Surrogacy practices in the USA, Canada, Australia, and the UK are examined, with special attention given to the article “What is the Best Country for Surrogacy,” which explores surrogacy in thirty-nine countries.

Emotional aspects of surrogacy are examined with sensitivity, acknowledging the profound emotional impact on surrogate mothers, intended parents, and their families.

Checks & Balances

The importance of conducting thorough research and due diligence in surrogacy arrangements cannot be overstated. A recent case involving Theresa Erickson underscores the need for individuals to be vigilant and informed when entering into surrogacy agreements. Intended parents must take proactive steps in verifying the integrity and credibility of all parties involved, including surrogacy agencies...

Basic Requirements Of A Surrogacy Contract

A surrogacy agreement, also known as a gestational carrier agreement, is a legally binding document that outlines the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of all parties involved in a surrogacy arrangement. While specific requirements may vary depending on the jurisdiction and individual circumstances, here are some common elements typically included in a surrogacy contract: ...

10 Tips For Choosing A Surrogacy Agency

Surrogacy is an arrangement often supported by a legal agreement whereby a woman voluntarily agrees to become pregnant, carry the pregnancy, and deliver the child, all of this for another person or persons who have always intended to be the parents or parents of the child. There are many reasons why a person or...

10 Steps To Screening A Surrogate

Step1: Questionnaire & Personal Profile Screening a surrogate is one of the most important steps to take on your journey to parenthood. You intend to entrust this person with the gestation of your future child, so the screening process should never be underestimated. Asking your surrogate to complete a questionnaire should always be comfortable...

Navigating Family Gatherings

Fertility treatments can be stressful and emotionally draining for couples trying to conceive. Failed ovulation cycles, failure to fertilize, repeated IVF cycles, and miscarriage can cause severe emotional fatigue, and before you know it, you are touching the boundaries of depression; maybe you have already stepped over that line. Family gatherings, such as holidays, baby...

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Reproductive Estate Planning

Estate planning involves making plans for managing and distributing a person’s assets in the event of their death or incapacity. In the context of assisted reproduction technology (ART), estate planning is particularly important because it involves the creation of a new family and the legal relationship between the intended parents, the surrogate mother, and the...