Top 10 things to consider before starting surrogacy abroad

While it’s super exciting to start your surrogacy journey abroad here you can find the top 10 things that are worth considering:

1. Legal considerations: Research the laws regarding surrogacy in the country where you plan to pursue the procedure, as well as your home country’s laws regarding parentage rights.
2. Reproductive clinics: Look for reputable clinics with experienced medical professionals and positive records of successful surrogacy treatments.
3. Success rates and policies: Check the success rates and policies of the reproductive clinic you are considering, including their egg or sperm donor program, and their methods of selecting and screening surrogates.
4. Surrogacy agreements: Consider the surrogacy agreement carefully and make sure you understand it fully before signing it.
5. Costs and finances: Calculate the costs of the surrogacy process, including clinic fees, legal fees, travel expenses, and other miscellaneous costs. You should also consider how you will finance the process.
6. Communication and language barriers: Check if the clinic staff and surrogates speak your language or if you need a translator for communication
7. Health and safety: Verify that the clinic complies with medical and safety standards, and ask about the medical and psychological evaluation and support offered to the surrogate mother.
8. Timeline and travel requirements: Plan ahead for the time required for the surrogacy process, including travel to and from the destination country, medical procedures, and legal arrangements.
9. Emotional readiness and support: Consider the emotional stress and readiness related to surrogacy, and determine if you or your partner might benefit from therapy or counseling throughout the surrogacy process.
10. Post-surrogacy plans: Determine the next steps after the child’s birth, including legal paperwork, travel to and from the destination country, and physical and legal custody of the child