Surrogacy, even during normal circumstances, is a deeply emotional and involved procedure for all the parties involved, the intended parents, the surrogates, and the egg donors. Surrogacy is not an easy process and can be very time-consuming for both you and your surrogate. In the midst of a COVID-19 outbreak with travel restrictions across the world, limited access to medical facilities and services, and valid concerns about keeping oneself healthy, surrogacy might be an overwhelming process.
While during the peak of the pandemic, the world saw intended parents unable to get their newborns home because of lockdowns, now a new problem has emerged - there aren’t enough surrogates around. As of this date, it is unclear whether the pandemic will have a significant impact on rates of surrogacy. What we do know is that there are steps you can take to minimize the risks.
This guide will give you some pointers on how to go about surrogacy during COVID-19 by looking at how it is different from other times.
The American Council of Obstetricians and Gynecologists (ACOG) recommends that all pregnant women have the vaccine as a precaution. Science data shows that taking the COVID-19 vaccines can maximize both the surrogate’s and the unborn child’s safety.
Remaining unvaccinated increases the risk of becoming infected with the different variants of COVID-19, and this can increase the miscarriage rate by 25% and can also become fatal for both the surrogate and the baby.
Make sure the surrogate did not suffer from COVID-19 recently. Yes, most people do recover and it is not lethal in most cases, but the infection can leave the immune system weak and full recovery takes months. You will not want to put pressure on someone just recovering from the outbreak. It will be not good for the baby.
Look for cities and towns with low levels of COVID-19 outbreaks. In these areas, there may be greater availability of healthy surrogates willing to carry pregnancies through term for intended parents seeking fertility.
Always research the medical facility where you intend your surrogate to give birth. Get familiar with the current COVID-19 protocol at the facility. You will also need to keep in mind that these protocols keep changing. Any change between the embryo transfer and delivery of the baby also needs to be taken care of.
Make sure your surrogate does not have any health problems or infectious diseases. She should not come from a family of recent COVID-19 patients. It is important to mention this when you begin screening for a healthy pregnant female.
If the surrogate has been living with someone who has or had COVID, then it is recommended that you wait for six months before asking someone to start a surrogacy journey.
The mental state of the surrogate is very important choose a surrogate with a positive attitude and not stressed out due to the situation brought about by the pandemic.
We at Glambert Surrogacy Consultancy, understand the concerns by intended parents during these tough times. We make it our responsibility to guide you through every step so that you can welcome a new life in your family with the minimum risk. We will be there to hold your hand when and where you need us. Contact us to learn more.
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