LEGAL REQUIREMENTS
FOR SURROGATE MOTHER CANDIDATES
According to current Ukrainian legislation, the legal requirements for a woman to become a surrogate mother include:
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Age: The surrogate mother must be of legal age (at least 18).
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Motherhood Status: The surrogate mother must have at least one healthy child of her own.
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Health: The surrogate mother must be physically and mentally healthy. This includes passing comprehensive medical examinations and psychological evaluations.
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Written Consent: The surrogate must provide written informed consent to participate in a surrogacy program.
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No Direct Genetic Link: The surrogate mother cannot be genetically related to the child she will carry. This ensures that the child is biologically related only to the intended parents or egg/sperm donors.
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Legal Agreement: A detailed legal agreement must be signed between the surrogate mother and the intended parents, outlining the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both parties.
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Additionally, the legal requirements of the intended parents' country of citizenship are reviewed separately in each case.
MEDICAL TESTS
FOR SURROGATE MOTHER CANDIDATES
Health is more than just the absence of disease, in our case, it also includes the ability to carry and deliver a baby. We verify this through medical certificates and by confirming that the surrogate has at least one healthy child of her own, supported by birth certificates and a pediatrician's assessment. All our surrogate candidates undergo numerous blood tests, including those for HIV, syphilis, hepatitis, and other infections. They also have bacterial swabs, ultrasounds, general examinations by a family doctor, and specific tests like drug and nicotine tests. Additionally, a psychological evaluation is mandatory. During pregnancy, every surrogate undergoes screening tests for Down syndrome at 12 and 16.5 weeks.
Our clients can be 100% confident that we present a perfectly healthy, intelligent, and responsible individual who is fully committed to caring for your future child during gestation.
Given that our programs are unlimited, we prioritize ensuring the perfect health of our gestational carriers to facilitate successful fertilization as soon as possible.
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Blood Tests:
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HIV
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Syphilis
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Hepatitis
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Bacterial Swabs
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Ultrasound Examination
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General Examination by a Family Doctor
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Special Tests:
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Drug Tests
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Nicotine Tests
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Psychological Checkup
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Down Syndrome Screening:
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Week 12
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Week 16.5
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NIPT
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PSYCHOLOGICAL EVALUATION
OF SURROGATE MOTHER CANDIDATES
Moral Readiness
Surrogate mother's moral readiness is of great importance as well. This is a conscious decision requiring maturity, responsibility, and a deep understanding of the process. Our team conducts in-depth assessments to evaluate each candidate's motivation, moral values, and psychological stability. We communicate openly with each woman to understand her intentions, decision awareness, and readiness for possible complications to ensure a smooth and safe process for everybody, including the surrogate mother.
The safest and most stable surrogates are those with clear, tangible goals, such as purchasing property, improving living conditions, starting a business, addressing family health issues, or funding their children's education.
Candidates who lack clear goals or participate solely for altruistic reasons may be seen as less stable and motivated, posing higher risks as sometimes they can change their mind at some point. That's why some of such candidates are not approved for the program, even if they meet medical requirements, as safety is our top priority.
The Value of Experience and Maturity
Contrary to the belief that younger surrogate mothers are better, our experience shows that women over 35 are often more reliable and responsible candidates. These women bring maturity, a better understanding of their bodies, and a strong sense of responsibility to the program. They are more disciplined and more likely to follow medical recommendations, contributing to a calm and successful pregnancy. In our programs, we even have experienced surrogate mothers, willing to participate again and we appreciate them very much as most of them are indeed, perfect surrogate mothers!
Myths and FAQ about Surrogate Mothers.
In this interview, Anna, the founder of Perfect Surrogacy, and surrogate mother Oksana dispel the most common myths about surrogate mothers and surrogacy.
Interview With Our Surrogate Mother Elena
In this interview, Anna, the founder of Perfect Surrogacy, and surrogate mother Elena discuss frequently asked questions and different aspects of surrogacy.
