Gestational Surrogate Process - Wilcox Fertility

In this short video, Tiffany, the Wilcox Fertility nurse practitioner, will describe the gestational surrogacy process.

A gestational surrogate is needed to carry a pregnancy when a female has uterine problems or has been unsuccessful in carrying a full-term pregnancy.

Surrogate candidates should be under 40 years of age, in good general health and have a previous history of successful pregnancies and resulting live births.

A consultation and screening appointment is the first step for the potential gestational surrogate. This appointment gathers thorough information on her medical health, pregnancy and delivery history, as well as surgical history and other things.

An ultrasound is done to determine the overall health of the uterus and blood tests are ordered.

Medical clearance is given once all test results are evaluated and the surrogate is determined to be a good candidate.

A psychological evaluation is the next clearance.

The last clearance is a legal agreement between the surrogate and the intended parent/s. This is done by an attorney specializing in gestational surrogacy and provides protection to both parties.

Once all clearances have been provided, medical treatment can then begin with the gestational surrogate.