{"id":230,"date":"2024-06-12T20:02:04","date_gmt":"2024-06-12T12:02:04","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/?p=230"},"modified":"2026-04-12T17:26:49","modified_gmt":"2026-04-12T09:26:49","slug":"how-to-do-surrogacy","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/","title":{"rendered":"How to be a surrogate?2024 Surrogacy Services Process Revealed!"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_65 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" >MENU<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewbox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseprofile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 eztoc-toggle-hide-by-default' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%98%AF%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"What is surrogacy?\">What is surrogacy?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Is surrogacy legal?\">Is surrogacy legal?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\" title=\"Countries where surrogacy is legal\">Countries where surrogacy is legal<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#1%E3%80%81%E5%85%81%E8%AE%B8%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\" title=\"1. Countries that allow surrogacy\">1. Countries that allow surrogacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#2%E3%80%81%E5%AE%8C%E5%85%A8%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\" title=\"2. Countries that have completely banned surrogacy\">2. Countries that have completely banned surrogacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#3%E3%80%81%E9%99%90%E5%88%B6%E6%80%A7%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\" title=\"3. Countries with restricted surrogacy\">3. Countries with restricted surrogacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E4%BA%BA%E5%9C%A8%E5%9B%BD%E5%A4%96%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%EF%BC%8C%E5%88%B0%E5%BA%95%E8%BF%9D%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Is it actually illegal for a Chinese person to be a surrogate abroad?\">Is it actually illegal for a Chinese person to be a surrogate abroad?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E4%B9%8B%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%A6%88%E5%A6%88%E7%9A%84%E9%80%89%E6%8B%A9\" title=\"How to Surrogate for Surrogate Mother Selection\">How to Surrogate for Surrogate Mother Selection<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E8%BF%87%E7%A8%8B%E8%AF%A6%E8%A7%A3\" title=\"The Surrogacy Process Explained\">The Surrogacy Process Explained<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E5%86%B3%E5%AE%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\" title=\"Deciding on surrogacy\">Deciding on surrogacy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E4%BA%BA%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%EF%BC%9F\" title=\"Who needs a surrogate?\">Who needs a surrogate?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#1%E3%80%81%E5%87%86%E5%A4%87%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\" title=\"1. Preparing for surrogacy\">1. Preparing for surrogacy<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-4' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E4%BC%A0%E7%BB%9F%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\" title=\"Traditional surrogacy\">Traditional surrogacy<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-4'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#%E5%A6%8A%E5%A8%A0%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\" title=\"Gestational surrogacy\">Gestational surrogacy<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-15\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#2%E3%80%81%E5%AF%BB%E6%89%BE%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E6%9C%BA%E6%9E%84%E5%92%8C%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88%E5%B8%AE%E5%8A%A9\" title=\"2. Finding surrogacy agencies and lawyers to help\">2. Finding surrogacy agencies and lawyers to help<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-16\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#3%E3%80%81%E5%AF%BB%E6%89%BE%E5%8C%B9%E9%85%8D%E9%A1%B9\" title=\"3. Finding matches\">3. Finding matches<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-17\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#4%E3%80%81%E6%BB%A1%E8%B6%B3%E5%BD%93%E5%9C%B0%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82\" title=\"4. Meet local legal requirements\">4. Meet local legal requirements<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-18\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#5%E3%80%81%E5%BC%80%E5%A7%8B%E5%8F%97%E7%B2%BE%E5%92%8C%E8%83%9A%E8%83%8E%E7%A7%BB%E6%A4%8D%E8%BF%87%E7%A8%8B\" title=\"5. Commencement of the fertilization and embryo transfer process\">5. Commencement of the fertilization and embryo transfer process<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-19\" href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-do-surrogacy\/#6%E3%80%81%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%BB%93%E6%9D%9F%EF%BC%8C%E8%BF%8E%E6%8E%A5%E5%AE%9D%E5%AE%9D%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F\" title=\"6. End of surrogacy, welcome the birth of the baby\">6. End of surrogacy, welcome the birth of the baby<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>Surrogacy is a complex and emotional process that involves a woman (the surrogate mother) agreeing to conceive and give birth to a child, who is then given to the intended parents. This process is practiced globally, especially in countries where surrogacy laws and technology are more developed, such as the United States. This article will detail the various aspects of surrogacy that<strong>Includes what surrogacy is, whether surrogacy is legal, how to choose a surrogate mother, stages of the surrogacy process, and legal and medical procedures<\/strong>The<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-232 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun24.jpg\" alt=\"What is surrogacy?\" width=\"620\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun24.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun24-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E6%98%AF%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>What is surrogacy?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>Surrogacy is a fertility arrangement in which a woman (surrogate mother) agrees to conceive and give birth to a child, and to deliver the child to the intended parents after birth. Surrogacy is categorized as<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/what-is-traditional-surrogacy-vs-gestational-surrogacy\/\">Traditional Surrogacy and Gestational Surrogacy<\/a>Two types. In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother uses her own eggs to conceive, so she is the biological mother of the child. In gestational surrogacy, on the other hand, the surrogate mother only provides the uterus, and the child's eggs and sperm come from the intended parents or a donor.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is surrogacy legal?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>The legal status of surrogacy varies significantly across the globe. Some countries do not have specific laws on surrogacy, which leads to greater uncertainty about the legality of surrogacy and the process by which it is practiced.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-320 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gelujiyadaiyun.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"615\" height=\"425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gelujiyadaiyun.jpg 615w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gelujiyadaiyun-300x207.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/gelujiyadaiyun-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 615px) 100vw, 615px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>In some countries, such as China, Germany, France, Sweden, Singapore and Japan, surrogacy is considered a violation of women's dignity and is therefore completely banned. The laws of these countries explicitly prohibit any form of surrogacy techniques and impose strict penalties on the medical institutions and personnel involved.<\/p>\n<p>Some countries, such as California and Illinois in the United States, Kyrgyzstan, Ukraine, Georgia, allow commercial surrogacy. The laws in these countries provide some protection for the surrogate and the commissioning party, and usually result in a relatively sophisticated surrogacy chain.<\/p>\n<p>There are also countries that have restrictive policies on surrogacy. For example, the United Kingdom permits altruistic surrogacy but prohibits commercial surrogacy and strictly regulates surrogacy advertising. These countries usually require surrogate mothers to be motivated by selflessness rather than financial gain.<\/p>\n<p>The legal aspects of surrogacy have evolved in recent years, especially with the rise of the \"surrogacy economy,\" \"fertility tourism,\" and \"birth exodus,\" and the need to regulate surrogacy has become more urgent internationally. According to a 2019 study, tens of thousands of women choose to seek surrogacy services outside of the country each year, with popular destinations including Ukraine and Russia, while clients in Europe and the United States are more likely to visit<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/us-surrogacy-legal-states\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Legal Surrogacy States in the United States<\/a>The<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%90%88%E6%B3%95%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\"><\/span>Countries where surrogacy is legal<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E3%80%81%E5%85%81%E8%AE%B8%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\"><\/span>1. Countries that allow surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The following are the countries and regions that allow surrogacy:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Selected U.S. States: California, Illinois, Texas, etc.<\/li>\n<li>Mexico: some states allow commercial surrogacy<\/li>\n<li>Kyrgyzstan: a very friendly and cost-effective country for both domestic and foreign clients<\/li>\n<li>Ukraine: favored for its low cost and high success rate, no longer the best option due to the effects of the war<\/li>\n<li>Georgia: open and friendly legal environment for international clients<\/li>\n<li>Israel: altruistic surrogacy permitted, strictly regulated<\/li>\n<li>Canada: Altruistic Surrogacy Legal<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>These countries have established a relatively mature surrogacy industry chain, providing diverse options for families in need.<\/p>\n<p>Related reading:<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/which-countries-is-surrogacy-legal-in\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">2024 Countries where surrogacy is legal, which countries allow surrogacy?<\/a><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-55 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/no.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"410\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/no.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/no-300x198.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2%E3%80%81%E5%AE%8C%E5%85%A8%E7%A6%81%E6%AD%A2%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\"><\/span>2. Countries that have completely banned surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Surrogacy is completely prohibited in the following countries and regions:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>China: The law explicitly prohibits medical institutions from practicing any form of surrogacy techniques.<\/li>\n<li>Germany: Total ban on surrogacy, including commercial and altruistic surrogacy.<\/li>\n<li>France: Surrogacy is prohibited by law and is considered a violation of women's dignity.<\/li>\n<li>Sweden, Italy: Surrogacy is also prohibited.<\/li>\n<li>Japan: The law is conservative on surrogacy and prohibits it completely.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3%E3%80%81%E9%99%90%E5%88%B6%E6%80%A7%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%9A%84%E5%9B%BD%E5%AE%B6\"><\/span>3. Countries with restricted surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Some countries have adopted restrictive policies that allow surrogacy under specific conditions, for example:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>UK: Altruistic surrogacy is allowed, commercial surrogacy and surrogacy advertising is restricted.<\/li>\n<li>Belgium, Denmark, Greece, Netherlands: Strict legal framework for the practice of surrogacy.<\/li>\n<li>Such provisions ensure the transparency and legality of the surrogacy process while protecting the rights of the surrogate mother and the commissioning party.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%B8%AD%E5%9B%BD%E4%BA%BA%E5%9C%A8%E5%9B%BD%E5%A4%96%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%EF%BC%8C%E5%88%B0%E5%BA%95%E8%BF%9D%E6%B3%95%E5%90%97%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Is it actually illegal for a Chinese person to be a surrogate abroad?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>At present, the main source of clear provisions on surrogacy in Chinese law is the Measures for the Administration of Assisted Human Reproductive Technology, issued by the Ministry of Health in 2001. The key provisions of the Measures are set out below:<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-134 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yunfu3.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yunfu3.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/yunfu3-300x193.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Prohibition of surrogacy techniques<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>The regulations explicitly prohibit medical institutions and medical personnel from practicing any form of surrogacy techniques, including the sale and purchase of gametes, congenitals and embryos.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Consequences of the violation<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">If a medical institution performs surrogacy techniques in violation of the regulations<\/span>, may face warnings and fines of up to 30,000 yuan, and those responsible will be subject to administrative sanctions and, in serious cases, criminal liability.<\/p>\n<p>Nonetheless, Chinese law does not set out direct prohibitions against pregnant mothers and surrogate commissioners. This means that the actions of the mother and the commissioner are not legally recognized as illegal.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Legality analysis<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>If the surrogacy takes place in a country where surrogacy is allowed and local legal procedures are followed, such surrogacy is usually not considered illegal under Chinese law. In other words.<strong><span style=\"color: #ff0000;\">Surrogacy services performed abroad by the mother and the commissioning party are not subject to the direct jurisdiction of Chinese law.<\/span><\/strong>The<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A6%82%E4%BD%95%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E4%B9%8B%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E5%A6%88%E5%A6%88%E7%9A%84%E9%80%89%E6%8B%A9\"><\/span>How to Surrogate for Surrogate Mother Selection<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/what-is-a-surrogate-mother\/\">Choosing a Surrogate Mother<\/a>is a crucial step in the surrogacy process. The ideal surrogate mother should meet the following criteria:<\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>At least 21 years of age<\/li>\n<li>At least one healthy pregnancy and childbirth<\/li>\n<li>Through mental health screenings<\/li>\n<li>Good health, no infectious diseases<\/li>\n<li>Ability to understand and agree to the legal and ethical requirements of surrogacy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-234 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun26.jpg\" alt=\"surrogate mother\" width=\"620\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun26.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun26-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E8%BF%87%E7%A8%8B%E8%AF%A6%E8%A7%A3\"><\/span>The Surrogacy Process Explained<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%86%B3%E5%AE%9A%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\"><\/span>Deciding on surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BB%80%E4%B9%88%E4%BA%BA%E9%9C%80%E8%A6%81%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%EF%BC%9F\"><\/span>Who needs a surrogate?<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p><strong>Surrogacy applies in the following cases:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li>Abnormal or absent uterus<\/li>\n<li>Serious health problems such as heart disease that prevent safe pregnancy<\/li>\n<li>Multiple in vitro fertilization (IVF) failures<\/li>\n<li>Gay couples or single parents hoping to get a child through surrogacy<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<p>Surrogacy is a big decision for individuals and couples who are unable to conceive or have children for medical reasons or other factors. It can help them realize their dream of becoming parents and bring great change and happiness in their lives.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-233 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun25.jpg\" alt=\"surrogacy process\" width=\"620\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun25.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun25-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1%E3%80%81%E5%87%86%E5%A4%87%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\"><\/span>1. Preparing for surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E4%BC%A0%E7%BB%9F%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\"><\/span>Traditional surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother's egg is fertilized by artificial insemination with sperm from the intended father or donor. This method is usually much rarer because the legal and ethical issues are more complex.<\/p>\n<p>In traditional surrogacy, the<strong>Surrogate mothers not only take on the responsibility of pregnancy but also provide eggs<\/strong>, so she is biologically linked to the child. This type of surrogacy is relatively rare and is usually only used in specific circumstances.<\/p>\n<h4><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"%E5%A6%8A%E5%A8%A0%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95\"><\/span>Gestational surrogacy<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h4>\n<p>Gestational surrogacy is by far the most common form of surrogacy. An egg from the intended mother or donor is fertilized with sperm from the intended father or donor in a laboratory to form an embryo, which is then transferred into the uterus of the surrogate mother.<\/p>\n<p>In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate mother provides only the uterus, the<strong>Embryos are formed from sperm and eggs provided by the intended parents or donors<\/strong>. This approach is widely used because it maximizes the protection of the biological connection of the intended parents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2%E3%80%81%E5%AF%BB%E6%89%BE%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E6%9C%BA%E6%9E%84%E5%92%8C%E5%BE%8B%E5%B8%88%E5%B8%AE%E5%8A%A9\"><\/span>2. Finding surrogacy agencies and lawyers to help<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>The surrogacy process involves many legal and medical issues, so choosing the right<a href=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/how-to-choose-the-best-surrogacy-agency\/\">surrogacy agency<\/a>and attorneys are crucial. Surrogacy agencies can provide matching services, counseling and medical coordination, while attorneys can ensure that contractual and legal requirements are met.<\/p>\n<p>Professional surrogacy agencies and attorneys can provide support throughout the process, from the screening of surrogate mothers to the signing of legal contracts, to ensure that the rights and interests of all parties involved are protected and that the surrogacy process runs smoothly.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3%E3%80%81%E5%AF%BB%E6%89%BE%E5%8C%B9%E9%85%8D%E9%A1%B9\"><\/span>3. Finding matches<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>Surrogate mother looking for intended parents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Surrogate mothers can use surrogacy agencies to find intended parents who are a good match for them. Agencies usually help them screen and match to ensure that both parties are on the same page in terms of goals and expectations.<\/p>\n<p>Surrogate mothers need to find intended parents who match their values and expectations so that they can ensure a smooth and harmonious surrogacy process. Surrogacy agencies can help them with the screening and matching process.<\/p>\n<figure id=\"attachment_231\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-231\" style=\"width: 620px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-231 size-full\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun23.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"620\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun23.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun23-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><figcaption id=\"caption-attachment-231\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Find a match<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<p><strong>Selection of surrogate mothers by prospective parents<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Expectant parents can also look for surrogate mothers through surrogacy agencies. The agency will recommend suitable surrogate mothers based on the preferences and requirements of the prospective parents, and both parties can meet or communicate to confirm the match.<\/p>\n<p>When choosing a surrogate mother, prospective parents need to consider the surrogate mother's health, surrogacy experience and personal background. The right surrogate mother can provide a stable and healthy environment for conception.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4%E3%80%81%E6%BB%A1%E8%B6%B3%E5%BD%93%E5%9C%B0%E6%B3%95%E5%BE%8B%E8%A6%81%E6%B1%82\"><\/span>4. Meet local legal requirements<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>Once the surrogate mother and intended parents decide to work together, a legal contract will need to be drawn up between the two parties to bind them. Both parties will have their own attorneys to ensure that their respective legal interests are represented and protected.<\/p>\n<p>After a match is finalized, both parties need to sign a detailed legal contract that specifies their rights and obligations. This includes compensation for the surrogate mother, medical expenses, pregnancy care requirements, and custody of the child after birth.<\/p>\n<p>A legal contract is an important document that ensures that the surrogacy process runs smoothly. It clarifies the responsibilities and rights of each party and ensures that no legal disputes arise during the surrogacy process.<\/p>\n<p>After the first trimester of pregnancy, a lawyer for the prospective parents will confirm that you are the child's legal parent and write your name on the birth certificate. This is called a pre-birth paternity order and is an important step in the process of declaring legal parents.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5%E3%80%81%E5%BC%80%E5%A7%8B%E5%8F%97%E7%B2%BE%E5%92%8C%E8%83%9A%E8%83%8E%E7%A7%BB%E6%A4%8D%E8%BF%87%E7%A8%8B\"><\/span>5. Commencement of the fertilization and embryo transfer process<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>After a contract is signed, the intended mother or egg donor receives ovulation stimulation treatment, followed by egg retrieval. The retrieved eggs are fertilized with sperm in a laboratory to form an embryo. Once the embryos are successfully cultured, they are transferred to the surrogate mother's uterus. The surrogate mother then undergoes regular medical checkups to ensure that the pregnancy is going well. Once the pregnancy is confirmed to be healthy and the baby's heartbeat is heard, the surrogate mother will begin to receive basic pay and a monthly stipend. She will also begin receiving prenatal care, which will continue throughout the pregnancy.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-235 size-full aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun27.jpg\" alt=\"Confirmation of pregnancy\" width=\"620\" height=\"379\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun27.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/06\/daiyun27-300x183.jpg 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>This stage requires a high degree of cooperation from the medical team. From egg collection, embryo culture to embryo transfer, every step needs to be precise and professional to ensure a successful pregnancy for the surrogate mother.<\/p>\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"6%E3%80%81%E4%BB%A3%E5%AD%95%E7%BB%93%E6%9D%9F%EF%BC%8C%E8%BF%8E%E6%8E%A5%E5%AE%9D%E5%AE%9D%E5%87%BA%E7%94%9F\"><\/span>6. End of surrogacy, welcome the birth of the baby<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p>At the time of the baby's birth, the intended parents usually accompany the surrogate mother to the hospital to welcome the newborn. By prior legal arrangement, the child is cared for by the intended parents immediately after birth, while the surrogate mother completes her surrogacy.<\/p>\n<p>This is the final step of the surrogacy process and the most exciting moment. The expectant parents welcome their baby, the surrogate mother completes her mission, and the process comes to a successful conclusion.<\/p>\n<p><strong>summarize<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Surrogacy is a complex and emotional process that requires careful planning and preparation. By choosing the right surrogate mother, meeting the legal requirements, and through the help of a surrogacy agency and attorney, intended parents can successfully realize their fertility dreams. At the same time, surrogate mothers can gain a great sense of fulfillment and financial rewards from helping others. The surrogacy process, while challenging, has brought hope and joy to countless families.<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u4ee3\u5b55\u662f\u4e00\u79cd\u590d\u6742\u4e14\u5145\u6ee1\u60c5\u611f\u7684\u8fc7\u7a0b\uff0c\u5b83\u6d89\u53ca\u4e00\u4f4d\u5973\u6027\uff08\u4ee3\u5b55\u5988\u5988\uff09\u540c\u610f\u6000\u5b55\u5e76\u751f\u4e0b\u4e00\u4e2a\u5b69\u5b50\uff0c\u7136\u540e\u5c06\u5b69\u5b50\u4ea4\u7ed9\u9884\u671f\u7684\u7236\u6bcd\u3002\u8fd9 [&hellip;]<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":231,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[6],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-230","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-surrogacy-knowledge"],"blocksy_meta":[],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=230"}],"version-history":[{"count":2,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":3020,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/230\/revisions\/3020"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/231"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=230"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=230"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.surrogacyjourneys.com\/en\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=230"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}