A growing number of women around the world are struggling with fertility problems. The National Institute of Child Health and Development reports that these problems affect around 11% of women in the United States alone.
Fertility problems are even more common in some countries, such as Ukraine. NPR published an article talking about how fertility issues were dangerously low since the 1990s. They have become even worse after the recent war started.
The good news is that more women in Ukraine are discovering new ways to solve their fertility issues. One way that they can treat it is by using gestational surrogacy.
Gestational Surrogacy Could Be the Solution to Ukraine’s Fertility Problems
We have talked about some of the ways that women can improve their fertility. One option is to try eating better. Unfortunately, such simple changes don’t always work.
Gestational surrogacy is a popular and effective method of assisted reproduction that has helped thousands of childless couples around the world become happy parents. The main feature of this method is that you are the biological parents of the child. Gestational surrogacy in Ukraine involves the implantation of an embryo created through in vitro fertilization (IVF), which guarantees that the surrogate mother and the child are not genetically related.
How To Become A Parent By Surrogacy In Ukraine?
In Ukraine, married heterosexual couples can become parents through surrogacy. According to the country’s legislation, unmarried singles and homosexual couples cannot participate in such programs. Those couples may need to try using other natural fertility solutions instead, such as those we talked about here.
What else do expectant parents need:
- Choose a surrogacy clinic. It should be a certified medical facility that uses modern reproductive technologies and has qualified doctors.
- Initial consultation with surrogacy specialists. It is important to seek both medical and legal advice. The professionals you should be in contact with are a fertility specialist and a lawyer.
- Medical examination of the couple. You will undergo a complete medical examination (genetic tests, laboratory tests, etc.). The cause of the infertility is determined.
- Choosing a woman to be a surrogate mother for your baby. The clinic you apply to will help you with this. According to Ukrainian law, a woman can be a surrogate mother if she is between 18 and 35 years old. She must be completely healthy (without any medical contraindications) and have a healthy child of her own.
Please note that a formal agreement will be made between you and the surrogate. This document will confirm all the rights and obligations of the parties, financial aspects as well as the necessary medical procedures. To ensure that everything is done correctly and to be legally protected, you should consult an attorney.
Features of Gestational Surrogacy
Now let’s talk about the advantages of surrogacy and why this procedure should be carried out in Ukraine.
Foremost, Ukraine is a country whose legislation is favorable to surrogacy. Clinics here have a high level of service. Doctors are qualified and receive regular training. Therefore, you do not need to worry about the medical and legal aspects of the issue.
As the Herman family noted, the cost of surrogacy services in Ukraine is also very reasonable. This is not the main, but still an important advantage for those who want to become parents.
In summary, gestational surrogacy is an effective and safe way for many people to become parents, giving them the opportunity to experience the joy of parenthood while providing the surrogate with adequate support and compensation.
