The stages of a surrogacy process
The process includes evaluation, medical and legal planning, embryo creation, surrogate preparation, transfer, pregnancy, and baby paperwork. Some tasks proceed in parallel; others depend on the outcome of the previous one.
The stages of a surrogacy process
- Before the transfer
- After the transfer
- Why a date may change
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Knowing the stages helps understand where you are and what the next decision is. Not all families go through the process at the same pace.
Before the transfer
- Review the medical case and legal viability.
- Define where the eggs and sperm will come from.
- Create or evaluate the available embryos.
- Evaluate the surrogate mother and agree on expectations and responsibilities.
- Prepare the treatment and confirm necessary consents.
After the transfer
First, the result of the pregnancy test is awaited. If the pregnancy progresses, obstetric follow-up begins. After birth, care for the baby and paperwork for registration and travel follow.
Why a date may change
A pending study, a lab result, or a clinical decision can shift the schedule. A delay does not automatically mean something is wrong.
You can request a summary of the current stage, what remains to complete it, and who can help with pending tasks. To organize dates, check how long a process takes.
