Why choose surrogate pregnancy in the US?
Surrogate pregnancy in the US has emerged as an ideal option for individuals and couples who wish to become parents but do not want to pursue traditional adoption. Given the restrictions or outright bans on surrogacy in many countries, including Spain and other European nations, an increasing number of people are turning to the U.S. for surrogacy services. This option is not only available to couples but also to single individuals, regardless of their sexual orientation. For those who wish to build a family but cannot conceive naturally, surrogacy in the U.S. offers a secure and viable path.
Unlike other countries with more restrictive surrogacy laws, the U.S. has a well-established legal framework that protects the rights of intended parents. This framework ensures that parents can quickly and legally return home with their newborn, who is granted U.S. citizenship and a passport shortly after birth. The legal process in the U.S. involves signing official documents before a notary, guaranteeing the intended parents’ rights over the child.
For individuals unable to carry a pregnancy to term due to medical, personal, or other reasons, surrogacy in the U.S. is a safe and comfortable alternative for starting a family. Agencies like Medtravelco offer comprehensive services that manage the entire surrogacy process, from initial consultations to post-birth legalities. These services include connecting intended parents with fertility clinics, ensuring the surrogate’s health is monitored throughout the pregnancy, and facilitating the necessary legal processes to ensure the parents’ rights.
What does a surrogate pregnancy in the US package include?
A surrogate pregnancy in the US package can start from around €110,000. This fee generally includes several key services:
- Investigative fees for both the intended parents and the surrogate.
- Legal costs for the surrogate.
- The surrogate’s base compensation.
- Medication and the transfer of one embryo to the surrogate.
- Health insurance for the surrogate for 15 months.
- Life insurance for the surrogate.
- Additional services for the surrogate, such as clothing, housekeeping, and support groups.
- Legal services in Spain for handling documentation and procedures.
However, certain costs are not included in this package, such as fertility clinic fees for embryo creation, legal fees in the U.S. for the intended parents, medical insurance for the baby, and travel expenses to the U.S., including transportation, accommodation, and translation services.
The surrogacy process in the U.S.
Medtravelco offers a tailored surrogacy program that ensures a smooth and controlled experience for intended parents. This program includes the surrogacy of a U.S. woman in Mexico, encompassing the donor’s fertilization and all necessary legal steps to protect the parents’ rights in California and the surrogate’s state.
The process begins with an initial consultation, often conducted via video call, to discuss the surrogacy steps, services provided, and any legal or medical considerations. Once the intended parents decide to proceed, they are presented with potential surrogates. After selecting a surrogate, both parties meet—either in person or via Skype—to discuss the process and ensure mutual comfort and agreement.
Once the intended parents and surrogate agree to proceed, a trust or escrow account is established in the U.S. to manage the surrogacy-related expenses. This account helps streamline payments, avoiding the complications of currency conversion and international transfers.
Throughout the process, Medtravelco ensures that all legal and medical protocols are followed. This includes criminal background checks and psychological evaluations for the surrogate and, if applicable, her partner. These steps are crucial to ensure the surrogate is mentally and legally fit for the role.
Once the surrogate is medically approved, the intended parents and their legal representatives review and sign the surrogacy contract. After the contract is signed, the first compensation payment is made to the surrogate. The surrogate then begins the prescribed fertility treatments, leading to the embryo transfer and subsequent pregnancy testing.
As the pregnancy progresses, intended parents are encouraged to purchase health insurance for the baby, as the surrogate’s insurance does not cover the newborn’s medical costs. Parents are also advised to arrive in the U.S. several weeks before the expected delivery date to be present for the birth.
As the pregnancy nears term, the legal process to establish the intended parents’ rights is initiated. This legal action, known as the Parental Establishment Judgment, ensures that the intended parents’ names are on the baby’s birth certificate and that they have full parental rights.
After the birth, Medtravelco’s U.S. partner agency assists the parents in obtaining the baby’s birth certificate, passport, and social security number, allowing them to return home with their new family member.
