Intended Parents

Starting a surrogacy journey is a deeply emotional choice. For those weighing this option, clarity about the journey’s intricacies is essential. This means grasping the procedural steps, the financial and emotional implications, and getting a holistic view on the entire process. While the ultimate decision rests with you, consulting with experts can provide valuable insights and clarity before you make any definitive choices.

Mapping Out Your Surrogacy Journey

Once you have settled on your decision, the next step is to lay out a well-thought-out plan for your surrogacy journey. This plan will naturally reflect your hopes and preferences. As you chart this path, here are some key points to consider:

• Medical and Psychological Check-ins: It is important for everyone involved to be physically and emotionally ready for the journey.
• Assessing Donor Needs: Decide if you will need donor sperm or eggs, and if so, what that entails.
• Finding the Right Surrogate: It is about more than just a match on paper; you will want to find someone whose goals and values resonate with yours.
• Legal Framework: Establishing legal agreements to safeguard the rights and interests of all parties involved.

Choosing The Surrogacy Type

• Traditional Surrogacy: In this route, the surrogate has a biological tie to the child, donating her egg that is then fertilised with sperm from the intended father or a donor.
• Gestational Surrogacy: With this method, there’s no genetic link between the surrogate and the child. An embryo is created in a lab, using an egg from the intended mother or a donor, along with sperm from the intended father or a donor.

And remember, The Way Center is here to offer personalised support. We are dedicated to guiding each intended parent with expertise and care, helping you make the best choices for your unique journey.