{"id":3090,"date":"2025-12-05T11:32:17","date_gmt":"2025-12-05T10:32:17","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/what-is-surrogacy\/"},"modified":"2026-03-10T23:10:23","modified_gmt":"2026-03-10T22:10:23","slug":"what-is-surrogacy","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/es\/what-is-surrogacy\/","title":{"rendered":"What Is Surrogacy?"},"content":{"rendered":"\t\t<div data-elementor-type=\"wp-page\" data-elementor-id=\"3090\" class=\"elementor elementor-3090 elementor-2952\" data-elementor-post-type=\"page\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2f6bb5c4 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-parent\" data-id=\"2f6bb5c4\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-45efbbf2 elementor-widget__width-initial elementor-widget elementor-widget-shortcode\" data-id=\"45efbbf2\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"shortcode.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-shortcode\"><div class=\"migasdepan\"><a href=\"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/es\/\">Home<\/a> > <a href=\"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/es\/es\/\">Es<\/a> > <a href=\"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/es\/es\/wp-json\/\">Wp json<\/a> > <a href=\"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/es\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/\">Wp<\/a> > <a href=\"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/es\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/\">V2<\/a> > <a href=\"https:\/\/nestandco.site\/es\/es\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/\">Pages<\/a> > <span>3090<\/span><\/div><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-654a949 elementor-invisible elementor-widget elementor-widget-theme-post-title elementor-page-title elementor-widget-heading\" data-id=\"654a949\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-settings=\"{&quot;_animation&quot;:&quot;fadeInDown&quot;}\" data-widget_type=\"theme-post-title.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t<h1 class=\"elementor-heading-title elementor-size-default\">What Is Surrogacy?<\/h1>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-2201358 e-con-full e-flex e-con e-child\" data-id=\"2201358\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;background_background&quot;:&quot;classic&quot;}\">\n\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-44ec3ca e-con-full animated-slow e-flex elementor-invisible e-con e-child\" data-id=\"44ec3ca\" data-element_type=\"container\" data-e-type=\"container\" data-settings=\"{&quot;animation&quot;:&quot;fadeIn&quot;}\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-element elementor-element-c511314 elementor-widget elementor-widget-text-editor\" data-id=\"c511314\" data-element_type=\"widget\" data-e-type=\"widget\" data-widget_type=\"text-editor.default\">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"elementor-widget-container\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Understanding the process, the people involved, and how international surrogacy works<\/span><\/i><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogacy is a modern family-building option that helps individuals and couples become parents when carrying a pregnancy is not possible. It involves a <\/span><b>gestational carrier (surrogate)<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> who becomes pregnant through IVF and carries the baby on behalf of the intended parents.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At Nest &amp; Co, we guide parents through <\/span><b>ethical, international surrogacy journeys<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, helping them understand the process, compare countries, choose safe programs, and feel supported every step of the way.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>What Surrogacy Really Means<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogacy is an arrangement in which a woman (the <\/span><b>gestational surrogate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">) carries and gives birth to a baby for the intended parent(s). Today, more than 95% of surrogacy worldwide is <\/span><b>gestational<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, meaning:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surrogate <\/span><b>is not genetically related<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the baby<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The embryo is created via <\/span><b>in vitro fertilisation (IVF)<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The embryo comes from the intended parents and\/or an egg or sperm donor<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><b>Modern surrogacy = IVF + medical screening + legal protection + ethical coordination.<\/b><\/p><h2><b>Why People Choose Surrogacy<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogacy supports a wide range of families, including:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>\u2714 Couples experiencing infertility<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Examples include:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Repeated IVF failure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Uterine abnormalities<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical complications preventing pregnancy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>\u2714 Women unable to carry a pregnancy<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Due to:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Hysterectomy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Heart conditions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Autoimmune disorders<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">High-risk medical history<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>\u2714 LGBTQ+ parents<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogacy is one of the primary paths for:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gay couples<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trans parents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">LGBTQIA+ families planning biologically related children<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>\u2714 Single parents<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Women or men who dream of parenthood and choose IVF + surrogacy.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Types of Surrogacy<\/b><\/h2><h3><b>1. Gestational Surrogacy (Most Common Today)<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogate has <\/span><b>no genetic link<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to the child<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embryo created via IVF<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safest, most regulated, most ethical model<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is the type used in <\/span><b>all legally regulated international programs<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (US, Canada, Greece, Colombia, Mexico\u2019s authorised programs, etc.).<\/span><\/p><h3><b>2. Traditional Surrogacy (Rare \/ Not International)<\/b><\/h3><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogate uses her <\/span><b>own egg<\/b><b><br \/><\/b><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Creates genetic connection<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Much higher legal risk<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Not allowed in international programs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nest &amp; Co only works with families pursuing <\/span><b>gestational surrogacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Surrogacy Works (Step-by-Step)<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here is the general journey from first question to bringing your baby home:<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 1 \u2014 Fertility Assessment &amp; Plan<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended parents create embryos through IVF using:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Their own gametes<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donor sperm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Donor eggs<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Or both (double donation)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Step 2 \u2014 Surrogate Screening &amp; Matching<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogates undergo:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical screening<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Psychological evaluation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal background checks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A match is made based on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical compatibility<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Communication preferences<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Values regarding pregnancy decisions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Step 3 \u2014 Legal Agreements<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Independent legal teams represent:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The intended parents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surrogate<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agreements cover:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parental rights<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Compensation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical decisions<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Expectations during pregnancy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Step 4 \u2014 Embryo Transfer<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surrogate begins a medically monitored cycle.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The embryo is transferred at the fertility clinic.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 5 \u2014 Pregnancy<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Intended parents receive updates and decide their level of involvement, including:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ultrasounds<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Video calls<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical reports<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogates receive full medical care and support.<\/span><\/p><h3><b>Step 6 \u2014 Birth &amp; Parental Rights<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">At birth:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The baby is handed immediately to the intended parents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local legal procedures confirm parentage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Travel documents are issued (e.g., passport, birth certificate, exit authorization)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h3><b>Step 7 \u2014 Return Home &amp; Aftercare<\/b><\/h3><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nest &amp; Co guides parents through:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal steps<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy or consulate procedures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Logistics<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Post-birth support<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Who Is a Surrogate?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A <\/span><b>gestational surrogate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a woman who:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has already had healthy pregnancies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is medically and psychologically screened<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Is motivated by helping another family<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Lives in a country with legal surrogacy frameworks<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Has strong support from family and partner<\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogates do <\/span><b>not<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> provide their own eggs and are <\/span><b>not the baby\u2019s mother<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Does Surrogacy Differ From Adoption?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogacy is a <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">planned<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> birth arrangement:<\/span><\/p><table><tbody><tr><td><p><b>Surrogacy<\/b><\/p><\/td><td><p><b>Adoption<\/b><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents are recognized from conception<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Parents are matched after birth or during pregnancy<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Can provide biological connection<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Usually no biological connection<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Highly structured &amp; planned<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Less predictable timelines<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><tr><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Medical process is fully supervised<\/span><\/p><\/td><td><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Biological parents may or may not receive prenatal care<\/span><\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Both are valid paths to parenthood\u2014surrogacy offers more preparation, legal clarity, and involvement. A process takes between 15 to 24 months.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Is Surrogacy Legal?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogacy laws vary dramatically worldwide.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Some countries <\/span><b>fully regulate<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> gestational surrogacy.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Others <\/span><b>restrict or prohibit<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> it.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your rights depend on:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Your nationality<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surrogate\u2019s country<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Local parental rights procedures<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Embassy requirements<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nest &amp; Co helps families choose <\/span><b>safe, ethical, legal international surrogacy destinations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and avoid risky or unregulated environments.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>How Much Does Surrogacy Cost?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Costs depend on destination, medical requirements, legal process, and surrogate compensation.<\/span><\/p><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In general:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>US programs:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> highest cost, strongest legal protections<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Canada:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> altruistic, lower compensation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Latin America (e.g., Mexico &amp; Colombia):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> moderate cost, growing regulation<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Europe:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> limited to a few countries (e.g., Greece, Georgia\u2014depending on latest law updates)<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We help parents compare <\/span><b>programs, legal safety, and total cost<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> transparently.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Is Surrogacy Safe?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gestational surrogacy is considered safe when:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The surrogate is properly screened<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A licensed IVF clinic conducts the procedure<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Legal contract protects both parties<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Pregnancy is medically supervised<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The country has a regulated framework<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><\/ul><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ethical, regulated programs prioritise the well-being of the surrogate and intended parents.<\/span><\/p><h2><b>Surrogacy Terms You Should Know<\/b><\/h2><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Surrogate \/ Gestational Carrier:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The woman who carries the pregnancy<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Intended Parents (IPs):<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Individuals who will become the legal parents<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Egg Donor:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A woman who donates eggs used to create embryos<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Embryo Transfer:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The procedure placing an embryo in the surrogate\u2019s uterus<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Pre-birth Order \/ Post-birth Order:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Legal steps confirming parentage<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>PGT-A \/ PGD:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Genetic testing of embryos before transfer<\/span><\/li><\/ul><h2><b>Is Surrogacy Right for You?<\/b><\/h2><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Surrogacy may be a good option if you:<\/span><\/p><ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cannot carry a pregnancy for medical reasons<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Want a biological connection by using your eggs or sperm<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/><\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Are a same-sex couple 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