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Q: What testing do Surrogate Mothers have?

Related to Surrogacy Journey | Posted on January 28th, 2015
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A: Canadian Fertility Consultants – Once you have decided to become a surrogate mother, and are working with Intended parents, there are a number of tests that you will go through, administered by the Fertility clinic that your intended parents are working with.

Everyone involved in the surrogacy: both intended parents, the surrogate mother and her husband, as well as the ovum donor (if one is involved) will go through some testing as part of the IVF screening.

Qualifications

In order to become a Gestational Surrogate, there are many criteria that must be met by all parties.

It is most important to be upfront, and honest, both with the CFC and the Fertility clinic.

We want to ensure that you all of our surrogates pass their medical screening, and that nobody is turned away due to an omission of critical information, such as the following:

-BMI

-Pregnancy Health information

-Medication Use

-Number of c-sections/Miscarriages

-Postpartum Depression (not treated)

Clinic Testing

Once you are at the Fertility clinic, you will meet with the Fertility Dr, his nurse, as well as the Social Worker to have an assessment done.The clinic will not only be testing yourself/partner, but will also be there to answer all of your questions about the surrogacy process, including timelines, medications, risks involved with the process, as well as what to expect during the cycle.

What tests to expect during the Initial Clinic appt.

-Meeting with Fertility Dr.for a full medical exam, including a pap, breast exam, and medical history.

-Blood work- STD’s/Hormone levels

-Saline Ultrasound

-Psycho social Assessment by Social Worker

Please let one of CFC’s staff know if you would like one of us to accompany you to your appointment- Distance permitting.We want to ensure that you are comfortable with the Team of professionals that we put in place for your journey.Please let us know if at any time you are having difficulty communicating with the clinic staff, or Legal professionals.We will be more than happy to advocate for you in any situation.Your comfort throughout your journey is our number one concern.


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Surrogacy Agency, Ontario, Canada
Canadian Fertility Consulting - Surrogacy Agency
Location: Canada / Ontario | Member since: December 16th, 2013 [EDT]
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