Who does what in the process
Intended parents, surrogate mother, medical professionals, laboratory, coordination, and legal advice have distinct roles. Knowing who is responsible for each decision avoids mixed messages and misplaced expectations.
Who does what in the process
- Main functions
- How to direct each question
- A simple tool
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The process involves several people. Clear coordination allows each question to reach the person who can resolve it.
Main functions
- Intended parents: make decisions about their family project and the consents that correspond to them.
- Surrogate mother: decides to participate by carrying the pregnancy and retains her autonomy over medical care. Her well-being and needs are also part of the process.
- Medical team: evaluates, prescribes treatments, and explains their risks and alternatives.
- Laboratory: works with gametes and embryos and issues reports on their progress.
- Coordination: organizes appointments, documents, and communications.
- Legal advice: analyzes agreements, parentage, and procedures in the involved jurisdictions.
How to direct each question
A coordinator does not replace the doctor or lawyer. Similarly, a lab report needs clinical context before becoming a decision.
A simple tool
You can request a list of contacts and responsibilities to know whom to consult for results, payments, documents, and urgent situations. You can also ask about hours and communication channels.
