Surrogacy is when a woman and another individual or couple agree to an arrangement where the surrogate mothers in California agree to be that individual that will carry and deliver a baby for the other party. It is somewhat controversial and as such is not legal in every state. In many cases the entire process of surrogacy is expensive, emotional and time consuming but for many who cannot conceive a child it is all worth it. The woman or couple that elect to use surrogate mothers in California often do so because they have an abnormal uterus or have had a number of pregnancies end in a miscarriage.
In most cases the surrogacy arrangement is done through the services of an agency, however it is not unusual for the surrogacy to be arranged between a female family member or good friend, either of which are willing to act as a surrogate as a favor to the couple or individual. Surrogacy arrangements are also made between strangers who have been introduced to one another for the sole purpose of surrogacy. There are a number of different arrangements for surrogate mothers in California, what is important is one person wishes to help and the other couple or person wants help in carrying and giving birth to a child.
In gestational surrogacy an embryo is implanted in the uterus of the surrogate mother using in vitro fertilization. The fetus is then carried to term by the surrogate and upon the birth of the child the surrogate relinquishes all rights to the child for financial consideration. The party or parties that have contracted the surrogacy arrangement pay all legal fees, insurances, agency fees and a fee to the surrogate. The couple also normally pay for any incidentals such as medicine, food and transport to and from pre-natal courses, etc.
Although there can be issues arise such as the surrogate changing her mind after delivery of the child or differences between the surrogate and couple with regards to medical issues these are normally part of the rigid screening arrangements done by the agency. The agency is very thorough on selecting applicants who express a desire to become a surrogate, they and their immediate family must be in good physical and mental health and during the pregnancy the surrogate must swear off tobacco, alcohol and illegal drugs.
Surrogate mothers in California find that surrogacy is a good way to help other women who cannot have a child in the traditional manner; in addition the surrogate can make some money while doing something enjoyable and meaningful.
Third party reproduction using surrogate mothers in California is a viable option for couples or single people to have a child when, for whatever other reason they are incapable of natural conception. For complete details on the options you are invited to contact the Center for Surrogate Parenting, Inc.