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SURROGATE MOTHER AND SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD by Sneha P Singh
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SURROGATE MOTHER AND SURROGATE MOTHERHOOD |
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Family & Parenting,Health
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Surrogacy is a procedure in which a woman carries a pregnancy and gives birth to a child for another woman. Surrogacy has become very common in India and many couples have opted for this method of assisted reproduction. It is a boon in many ways and couples who had given up hope on having their own child someday have their dreams fulfilled now. Surrogacy is a long and legally bound process in India. Many Indians and foreigners come to India to seek surrogacy and choose a surrogate mother best suited for their needs. The process of surrogacy is long and hence requires a great amount of trust and rapport between the – third party reproduction agency (who provides the surrogate mother), the treating doctors, the intended parents and most importantly the surrogate mother. Many women in India single handedly run their families because of various reasons. Many a times their partners are not of support to them and they take care of children and household all by themselves. In India where the population is overloaded and jobs for uneducated women are sparse, women ranking from the lower strata of society seek to be surrogate mothers. A woman who chooses to be a surrogate mother has to compromise and sacrifice a lot for the period of 9 months when she becomes an incubator for another couple. A surrogate mother thus puts the needs of her family and children before hers when she opts for surrogacy procedure. Many woman come forth to be surrogate mothers but only a few are chosen and enrolled for the program. Requirements to be a surrogate mother As a third party reproduction service provider, we see to it that only women who fulfill the ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research) guidelines can participate in this program. The criterions penned down by the ICMR are as follows 1. Women below ages of 30 can only act as a surrogate mother 2. Women having proven fertility 3. Women free of STD’s and transmissible disease 4. Women having no genetic diseases 5. Women having sound physical and mental health Any woman who desires to rent out her womb to another couple and matches the above ICMR criterions can serve as a surrogate mother. Once the initial scrutiny is done the women selected will undergo several basic and advanced blood tests so as to deem her fit for surrogacy. If she is though with her blood tests an extensive counseling is done by the counselors wherein the whole 9 months journey both emotionally and financially is explained to her and her husband. We are particular that the husband is made aware of the surrogate mothers decision to be a surrogate for the intended parents. There is a legal contract that binds the surrogate mother to the intended parents as well as the third party reproduction service provider. She cannot quit or reschedule the surrogacy cycle. Only the cases of unforeseen circumstances can be taken into account for. Surrogate mothers are expected to be prompt and honest. They also develop qualities of time management, leadership and patience during their 9 months of stay with us in the surrogate homes. Need to do surrogacy for many may be money-driven but they also have the understanding and realize the importance of the procedure they undergo. It is time that we support these surrogate mothers who have great respect for life and always strive to do their best. Resources: - Global Surrogacy, India is one of its kind team of dedicated professionals providing all the services under one roof. Global Surrogacy India has been providing services to all its intended parents for Surrogacy, choosing Surrogate Mother, Single Parent Surrogacy, Gay Parent Surrogacy.
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