Surrogacy Process For Intended Parents
Once you have signed up with EDSI, the surrogacy process involves several structured steps. Your dedicated and professional EDSI team has extensive experience to ensure a smooth and successful journey to help you to ultimately bring your baby home.
Here’s an overview of the typical process. Throughout this process, our experienced team will provide guidance, support, and coordination to ensure a positive experience for you and your surrogate.
PHASE 1: Initial Consultation
Initial Meeting
You will set a consultation with an EDSI Surrogacy Professional to discuss your needs, preferences, and expectations.Â
PHASE 2: Matching with a Surrogate
Surrogate Selection
Your EDSI professional will present profiles of potential surrogates based on your personal criteria.
Meeting Surrogates
You will have an oppurtunity to meet with the potential surrogate(s) to find a compatible match.
Match Agreement
Both parties agree to move forward together. The chosen surrogate will be screened by your fertility clinic.
PHASE 3: Legal Preparation
Legal Consultation
You will consult with an attorney specializing in reproductive law to understand the legal aspects of surrogacy.
Drafting Agreements
The attorney helps draft the surrogacy agreement, outlining the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both parties.
PHASE 4: Medical Process
Fertility Treatments
Your dedicated EDSI case manager will coordinate the fertility treatment among all the parties. Your surrogate undergoes medical treatments, including hormone therapy, to prepare for embryo transfer.
IVF and Embryo Transfer
Embryos are created via in vitro fertilization (IVF) and transferred to your surrogate’s uterus.
Pregnancy Confirmation
Your Surrogate’s pregnancy is confirmed through medical tests.Â
PHASE 5: Pregnancy and Monitoring
Regular Check-Ups
Your dedicated EDSI case manager will coordinate your surrogate’s regular medical appointments to monitor the health of the pregnancy.
Support and Communication
Your dedicated EDSI case manager will facilitate and maintain open communication between you and your surrogate to receive updates on the pregnancy progress
Counseling and Support
Both you and your surrogate may access counseling and support services.
PHASE 6: Prepare for Birth
Birth Plan
Your dedicated EDSI case manager will develop a birth plan in collaboration with you, your surrogate and the healthcare providers, ensuring that you can be present at the birth.
Legal Preparations
EDSI ensures all legal documents are in place for the birth, including pre-birth orders if applicable.
PHASE 7: Delivery and Post-Birth Steps
Delivery
The moment everyone has been anticiapting: Your baby is born with you attending the birthing process.
Legal Parentage
Complete any remaining legal steps to establish your rights, such as updating the birth certificate.
Transition Home
Your baby is handed over to you, who then transition home with your new family member.Â
PHASE 8: Post-Birth Support
Emotional Support
You and your surrogate may receive post-birth support and counseling.
Ongoing Communication
If agreed upon, maintain communication with your surrogate and provide updates on the baby’s progress.
