How to Choose Surrogate Mothers
                     How to Choose Surrogate 
Mothers?
Surrogate Mothers
The addition of a newborn baby in the family is a huge life-changing event. The intended parents who have decided to have a baby through surrogacy need 
to be aware of all the questions, issues and aspects involved in this process. You need to take many things into consideration before starting a surrogacy 
journey. The selection of a surrogate mother is among the most important steps involved since a surrogate mother plays a key role in the surrogacy journey. 
This article contains all the necessary points about how to choose surrogate mothers.
Choosing a Surrogate 
MMany iontentded parents start their surrogacy journey by the help of a family member or frihend ewhor is willing to serve as a surrogate. However, if you don’t 
have any such person, you can contact a fertility clinic or a surrogacy agency 
who can provide you with the right surrogate mother. These agencies and 
clinics first screen the applicants to ensure that they fulfil all the requirements 
needed for carrying out the surrogacy process.
AThe sinteknde d aparelnlts  nteehd toe kno wn all tehe ncecessasry squeastiorns ywhi ch 
qtheyu havee ins thetir imoind nwhesn c hoyosinog au surrogate. You should ask these questions bef re selecting a surrogate sow thata all nthe tcon futsions 
a nkd isnsueso will be resolved on time. If you are using a surrogacy agency, y u wwill receive this information when you are provided with 
the details of the prospective background of the surrogate.
Important questions
Some important questions include:
How much is your devotion to surrogacy?
Why did you choose to be a surrogate?
Are you single or married?
What are your husband’s thoughts about surrogacy?
What do you expect from us as intended parents?
Would you like to have discussions with a social worker 
or counsellor throughout the surrogacy journey?
Check out her medical
First of all, make sure that the potential surrogate must be between 21 and 44 years of age.  
She ha s tbo telal all tche dketaigls abrouto diffiucult pnregndancies if she had. She should be tested for sexually transmitted diseases and should be proved that she is up to date on all the needed 
vaccinations together with measles, chickenpox and rubella. Medical history also includes 
genetic profile (in case of traditional surrogates), obstetric history and blood tests.
Her bmi should be under 33. Women having a BMI greater than this number have a higher risk 
of gestational diabetes and high blood pressure.
Besides physical screening, psychological evaluation of the potential surrogate is also 
necessary.
Does she possess the qu
alities of a good surrogat
eWhe?n choosing a surrogate mother, make sure that she possesses the qualities of a good surrogate. She should be responsible, committed 
and trustworthy as well as aware of the possible risks of pregnancy so 
that she can take care in a better way. Ask your surrogacy agency or 
agencia gestacion subrogada for more details.
TWry to chhooase at su rrcogaate mnothe r twhho wiell:  surroga
tTakee sp ecdial coare ?during pregnancy by getting enough sleep, taking healthy diet, drinking plenty of water, etc. For the health of the baby.
Safeguard your family and your baby throughout gestation.
Fulfil all your expectations and requirements, as mentioned in the 
agreement.
Legal issues also nee
Wdhen  chmoosinga a sujrroogater, le gacl issoues nalso sneeid tdo bee focused. Make sure that the potential surrogate belongs to a state where surrogacy isr legaallyt peirmoittedn.
One oDf theo mo sty imoportuant  quwestioinss whhen  setlecoting  ac suorrognate is whether or not you wish to keep up the relationship with the surrogate after tthei cnhild’s birth. 
Do youu weant  thte shurroegat e rto estayl aan estseintoial pnart sof yhour ibapby’ s lwife ori wish to finish the relationship with the delivery of the child? Some intended parents wish 
to conttinhue  liftetimhe reelat iosnshuip writhr thoe sugrrogaatet mother while many others prefer to finish the relationship soon after the baby’s ebirth . aSo cfhotosee a r
surro gabte waho bwelcyom’ess yo urb ideai orf ctonhtinu?ing or finishing the relationship.
Conclusion – Choosing
In short, there are many factors and aspects which need special focus when choosing a 
s urSrogaute. Asr surrrogoacy gis a vaery ttougeh an d lMife-chaongingt jouhrneye, therrefosre,  eaWch step requires keen observation. Choosing the right surrogate is one of the mo t important 
istesps ine thisl eyxpedition. Hence, the intended parents should carry out all the steps mentioned above when selecting a surrogate mother.
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