Surrogacy is a type of arrangement wherein an agreement is made between the intended parents and a woman who will be the gestational carrier. The woman herein is called a surrogate.
People usually seek a surrogacy arrangement when pregnancy is medically impossible or when a pregnancy is high risk and presents an unwanted danger to the mother's health
What is IVF with Surrogacy?
IVF with surrogacy uses a third party “gestational surrogate” to carry the pregnancy when a patient is unable to carry a baby to term herself. In gestational surrogacy, the embryo created by In vitro fertilization is transferred to the uterus of the surrogate mother, resulting in pregnancy.
The bill also states that the intending couple must be Indian citizens and married for at least five years with at least one of the spouses being infertile. The surrogate mother has to be a close relative who has been married and has had a child of her own. No payment other than reasonable medical expenses can be made to the surrogate mother.
Who Opts for Surrogacy?
Surrogacy is required for women who have medical problems that leave them unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy. The reasons why a couple might choose surrogacy to conceive are:
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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. This may be due to an inherent condition or uterine defect that makes conception of a child difficult or makes it difficult for a child to be carried to term.
Uterine Fibroids
A fibroid uterus, and intrauterine adhesions are also the reasons which may necessitate surrogacy for childbirth. As they can sometimes change the shape of the uterus or even create problems in the cervix.
Recurrent miscarriages
Women who have experienced multiple pregnancy losses might opt for surrogacy if the medical condition suggests so.
Multiple IVF failure
This may be another reason why surrogacy might be recommended to a couple.
Cervical incompetence
Surrogacy may be recommended to women who are diagnosed with cervical incompetence that is their uterus cannot hold onto a pregnancy.
Other medical conditions
Some medical conditions though may not affect a woman’s physical ability to bear children but can impact her ability to carry a healthy child to term.
Chronic ailments like heart disease, kidney disease, severe diabetes, hypothyroidism, hypertension can turn pregnancy into a life-threatening condition for both mother and child.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the risks of surrogacy?
Surrogacy carries medical, emotional, and legal risks. These include pregnancy complications, emotional strain, and potential legal disputes over parental rights.
Whose egg is used in surrogacy?
In gestational surrogacy, the egg can come from the intended mother or a donor. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate's own egg is fertilized.
Is surrogacy good for the baby?
Surrogacy can offer a path to parenthood for those who can't conceive naturally. But ensuring the baby's well-being requires responsible, ethical practice, including proper medical care and emotional support.
What is the age limit for a surrogate mother?
Typically, surrogate mothers are preferred to be between 21 and 45 years old, ensuring good health and fertility while minimizing pregnancy risks.
Can a baby look like a surrogate mother?
In gestational surrogacy, where the surrogate carries an embryo not genetically related to her, the baby won't resemble her. In traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate's egg is used, there's a genetic connection, so the baby might share some physical traits.
