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What is surrogacy

Surrogacy is an assisted reproductive technology in which an embryo created through IVF is transferred to a woman who carries and gives birth to the child for the intended parents. Vitromed performs only gestational surrogacy: the surrogate is not genetically related to the child.

Gestational and traditional surrogacy

Gestational
Traditional
Whose egg
Of the intended mother or donor
Of the surrogate
The surrogate's genetic link to the child
No
Yes
Method
IVF and embryo transfer
Insemination
At Vitromed
Yes
No

Who is the child's genetic parent

The genetic link depends on whose eggs and sperm are used in the program.

Program
Egg
Sperm
Genetic link
Own eggs and sperm
Of the intended mother
Of the intended father
With both parents
With an egg donor (VIP, Light, Standard)
Donor
Of the intended father
With the father
For single women
Of the intended mother
Donor
With the mother
Transport of existing embryos
Depends on the origin of the embryos

The surrogate is not a genetic parent in any program.

How a surrogacy program works

  1. 1
    ConsultationFree, online.
  2. 2
    DocumentsApostilled marital status certificate.
  3. 3
    First visit and biomaterialTests, contract, biomaterial collection.
  4. 4
    Donor and surrogate matchingIn parallel, 1⁠–⁠2 months.
  5. 5
    Creating embryos and NGSAbout 4 weeks.
  6. 6
    TransferEmbryo transfer to the surrogate.
  7. 7
    PregnancyReports and ultrasounds at every stage.
  8. 8
    Birth and going homeThe child's documents through your country's embassy.

Who is listed on the birth certificate

Only the child's biological parents. The surrogate is not listed on the certificate.

Frequently asked questions about surrogacy

No. In gestational surrogacy the surrogate does not pass her genes to the child.

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