Friday, August 30, 2019

How Does Altruistic Surrogacy Work?

The process of surrogacy is generally the same for both commercial and altruistic surrogacy.

However, intended parents in altruistic surrogacy arrangements work with surrogate mothers who they know. An incredible amount of selflessness is required in altruistic surrogacy.  The women who volunteer their gestational services are usually siblings of the intended parents or other close friends and family members. But it is not true all the time!

Since the surrogate and intended parents already have found their match, this surrogacy arrangement is sometimes referred to as Independent Surrogacy.

Most of the altruistic surrogacy process is independent surrogacy, but not always.  This is due to the reason that sometimes intended parents have financial limits, and it is much easier for them to find a surrogate within family/friend and then take care of full program themselves.  This mean, no involvement of a surrogacy agency is there.



What Is the Cost of Altruistic Surrogacy?

Altruistic surrogacy arrangements are usually less expensive when compared to commercial surrogacy.

This is because the intended parents do not have to compensate the surrogate mother. However, despite these savings, there are important professionals fees like a reproductive attorney and medical procedure involved in the process. Besides this, other expenses that might impact the overall surrogacy cost of a gestational carrier.

Below given are some of the fees and services that might apply to altruistic surrogacy.

Medical and pregnancy expenses, such as artificial insemination or embryo transfer, fertility injections and the costs of labor and delivery

If a sperm or egg donor is needed, you will have to bear the donation fees
Counseling expenses
Attorney fees
Agency fees, if surrogacy agency help is taken.

Additional expenses including clothing, wages loss fee, maternity and travel costs to take the surrogate to and from her appointments

The costs of surrogacy also vary depending on where you are living, the law of the state and the cost of living. For a deeper understanding of the costs of surrogacy, it is best to discuss it with a surrogacy professional.

Pros and Cons of An Altruistic Surrogacy Arrangement

Advantages:

When compared to commercial surrogacy, altruistic surrogacy arrangements are less expensive as the intended parents do not have to pay surrogate mother compensation.
Altruistic surrogacy is legal in many countries, but such countries are a handful.
Intended parents feel much greater peace of mind in altruistic surrogacy arrangements as they know the surrogate mother personally.

Disadvantages:

Altruistic surrogates are generally close family members or friends. Intended parents who do not want to pursue identified surrogates may find it very difficult to find a match through a surrogacy agency

Altruistic surrogates may feel exploited or underappreciated at times. They may even feel pressured to enter upon a surrogacy arrangement to help their friends or family members. Sometimes these situations can lead to hampering the relationship shared by the intended parents and the surrogate mother.

When the surrogacy is not compensated for, intended parents might feel that they are not in total control of the process.

Altruistic surrogacy is not much promoted and easily available.  There is a long waiting list up to 1-2 years for such surrogate mothers.

Conclusion:-

Altruistic surrogacy can be a rewarding and incredible experience for everyone involved.

For the intended parents, it is the most cost-effective way to achieve their parenthood dreams. For surrogate mother, it is not a financial burden as most of the medical, work loss, and the miscellaneous fee is paid by the intended parents.  Still, she has to put a great amount of effort in term of time and discomfort.

So, what type of surrogacy is best for you?  It can be only answered by the hopeful parents as they need to evaluate their unique condition.

Similarly, for surrogate mother — navigating through the long and physically demanding pregnancy is not easy.  She should not decide based on the moment of emotions.  She needs to make an informed decision.

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