How to choose a surrogacy agency? - Kiran Infertility Centre

1. How to choose a surrogacy agency? The concept of surrogacy is an ancient one. However, you would have to go through a number of procedures both medical and legal in order to have a baby in your arms. You and your partner would have to opt for in-vitro fertilization (IVF) first before the resulting embryo is transferred into the womb of the surrogate mother. It is best to get in touch with an agency that is willing to handle end to end process without inconveniencing you. It is understandable that both you and your partner would be going through an emotional upheaval and trying to take care of the nitty-gritty can be taxing and stressful. Sure, there are many agencies who offer surrogacy services but selecting the right one is essential for the well being of your child as well as your physical & mental health. You may conduct some research on your own or ask your fertility doctor about it. Inquiring about reputable agencies by getting in touch with parents who have fulfilled their desires of having a child successfully can be rewarding as well. Make sure to check out all of the following parameters before conveying your decision to the concerned agency and going ahead with the procedure… Record- An agency offering surrogacy services should have a full proof track record. Right from selecting a surrogate mother or conducting an IVF procedure perfectly and finding an egg donor if required are steps that need to be completed satisfactorily without any complaints arising midway.

2. You are well within your rights to ask about the success rate and a detailed explanation of the process. Proper patient matching and case management is essential as well. Moreover, you can always inquire about relationship building and the incidence of using the same surrogate for multiple parents. Screening Process You will not have to depend on a surrogate without knowing anything about her. On the contrary, the law requires the surrogate mother to be examined by a medical professional and declared fit to carry an embryo successfully. The agency not only prepares the prospective surrogate by educating her about the process and explaining her responsibilities painstakingly but will also do a background check to uncover hidden facts. Psychological screening will also be a part of the process with the top agencies considering every aspect during screening a surrogate and matching her to the future parents. Services Provided by surrogacy agency There is no hard and fast rule for providing certain services pertaining to surrogacy. Each agency is free to offer different services so that the prospective parents along with the surrogate feel satisfied at the end of the procedure. The best you can do is to consider an agency that serves as a “one stop shop.” In other words they will begin with the screening process for matching the parents with the surrogate and manage the entire process including outing you in touch with an experienced legal professional. You are free to ask questions about relationship building with the surrogate, effective communication and flexibility of services in order to put your perspective across. Legalities Legal services are not usually included in the services offered by an agency. However, most of them would be happy to refer you to a legal firm or an attorney for drawing up the legal documents necessary to legalize the process. The agency does not represent any legal team but will offer assistance so that you can meet the legal formalities.

3. Costs This is definitely one of the most important aspects of opting for surrogacy. A surrogate does not have to worry about the costs for the expenses will be covered by the prospective parents who need to buy the right insurance cover for her during the pregnancy period. The costs vary from agency to agency and even for different kinds of surrogacy procedures by the same team of professionals. The parents who need an egg donor are likely to be charged more than ones using their own sperm and egg. However, almost all agencies are honest about the costs and would explain the reason for different charges during each stage. You do not have to go too far to look for a clinic offering the best surrogacy service in Bengaluru. Book an appointment at KIC, Bengaluru to inquire about the process. You will be pleased to find the facility offer extensive services for surrogacy that includes IVF before transference of the embryo into the uterus of the surrogate mother. The baby is also delivered by the best doctors at KIC fertility clinic via C-section. You are welcome to call +91-9908392452 for legal assistance. Check the extent of services offered along with the costs by visiting the link here. Follow and like our Facebook Page for more such interesting information and updates. Visit here: https://www.facebook.com/KICBengaluru/ Follow us on Instagram at https://www.instagram.com/kic_bengaluru/