Know History of Gestational Surrogacy
Yes, there are two types of surrogacy. The first, Classical Surrogacy, entails the insemination of a surrogate with the sperm of the father-to-be. The surrogate adds her genes to the make-up of the child, takes the baby to term, and then gives up the child for adoption to the Intended Parents at birth. At GestationalSurrogacyIndia, we perform Gestational Surrogacy, where the woman who bears the child does not contribute her gametes to the equation. The eggs are received from the genetic mother and the sperm from the genetic father. The ensuing embryos are kept alive in the uterus of a surrogate who experiences prior hormonal preparation.
At birth, the surrogate gives the child back to the Intended Parents. Relying upon the State where the birth occurs, there may be issues of custody and the Intended Parents might have to take on formal adoption procedures to obtain lawful custody of the child. In some states, the name of the Intended Parents rather than the surrogate will become visible on the birth certificate. On the other hand, regardless of legalities, in Gestational Surrogacy, given that the eggs are not supplied by the surrogate, there can be no real debate as to who the rightful parents are.
The history of gestational carrier programs started with the introduction of in vitro fertilization (IVF). Women who could not give eggs or become pregnant viewed IVF and surrogacy as a way to have a child who would be linked biologically to at least one parent. Even though instances of surrogacy could be found in ancient historical documents, surrogacy as a developing program and practice did not start until the 1980’s.
Development of Gestational Carrier Programs
Development of Gestational Carrier Programs
Current Legislation
Current Legislation
At present, only 10 states allow some form of gestational or traditional surrogacy programs. Some of these states let only gestational carriers, as others let both. States also control the costs, benefits and compensation related with these programs in a different way. Residency may also be requisite in some states.
Commercial gestational carrier programs are available in the select states. As a consequence of the complexity of the laws, each clinic is to classify their program differently.
International Programs
International Programs
Surrogacy and gestational carrier programs are also legal in the Ukraine. The only legal requirement is a written agreement and contract signed by all the parties. After the birth of the child, the names of the prospective parents are gone into the birth certificate ensuring them the legal parents.
Gestational carrier programs are still in their infancy. It is probable that in the near future, more U.S. states will start on to know and legislate these programs.