The Gestational Surrogacy Process - An overview of a typical IVF Cycle

1. Egg Production

The IVF cycle is performed on the donor (or intended mother) using one or more fertility drugs to increase the number of eggs produced. Multiple follicles (the part of the ovary that contains the eggs) are needed to increase the number of eggs retrieved, thereby increasing the number of embryos developed and hence the chances for conception.

The process begins with the synchronization of both donor and carrier's menstrual cycles and may require using the medication Lupron. The donor will also be taking daily injections of Fertinex, Follistim, or Gonal-f to encourage this multi-follicular development. Follicular maturation is evaluated by daily blood levels and ultrasound. At a time determined by the physician, an injection of human Chorionic Gonadatropin (hCG) is given to bring the eggs to final maturity. Approximately 35 hours after this injection, the donor will undergo the egg retrieval that is done in the clinic on an outpatient basis.

2. Preparing The Uterus For Implantation

The carrier will be hormonally synchronized to the donor using Estrogen and Progesterone. The carrier's endometrial receptivity will be evaluated similarly using blood tests and ultrasounds. In addition, the angle and depth of the cervix and uterus will be determined using a catheter identical to the one that will be used for the actual embryo transfer.

3. Egg Retrieval

Aspiration of follicles for eggs is performed through an ultrasound guided approach under IV sedation. The retrieval consists of aspirating the ovarian follicles and identifying the eggs in the follicular fluid under a microscope. The eggs are then held in an incubator until the time of insemination in the laboratory. On this day, the sperm donor (or intended father) will be expected to produce a sperm sample that will be used to inseminate the eggs.

4. Embryo Transfer

The embryo transfer may be done 3-5 days after the retrieval. The physician performing the transfer will discuss with the carrier and the intended parents the status of the embryos and the number to be replaced. The number of embryos transferred varies according to their quantity and quality. At this point, there may be an opportunity to cryopreserve any remaining embryos that continue to develop normally, for possible transfer in future cycles.

The embryo transfer is done under sterile conditions, in a reclining position with legs up, as if having a pap smear. The transfer is easy and virtually pain free in most cases. Following the transfer the carrier is required to lie flat for a half hour and afterwards may return home to relax for the remainder of the day.

5. Testing for Pregnancy

Approximately 2 weeks after the transfer, the carrier will take a blood pregnancy test. If it is positive, the clinic will generally monitor you for several more weeks before discharging you to your own obstetrician.

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Dr. Rita Bakshi organizes ICFRS at AIIMS New Delhi

With her incredible attempt at the fertility treatment, Dr. Rita Bakshi is known well to leave nothing to help one treat his/her infertility disorder. On 23rd to 25th May 2014 at All India Institute of Medical Sciences (AIIMS) in cooperation with the Department of Obstetrics and Gynecology, AIIMS, New Delhi, India, she through ICRFS means to invite National & International Healthcare Fraternity working in the field of Assisted Reproduction Technology (ART) for the upcoming “International conference on Reproduction, fertility and surrogacy”.

Known as a state-of-art conference, ICRFS-2014 gives platform to National / International renowned experts including various Doctors, Lawyers, Counselors, Diagnostic experts, surrogate parents, surrogates, and Surrogate children. As this is believed to make you sure to much of the information, knowledge & skill with the goal of providing cost effective, Safe & affordable Assisted Reproduction Technology Services, this intends well to encourage and show the benefits of quickly changing Concept & practices in the field of Reproduction, Fertility and Surrogacy.

Not only does the conference concentrate on the promotion of Research in the fields of ART, but also this gives confidence to the high standards of research, and the clinical practice in use of most appropriate methods in the modern medical science. Also there are precise discussions over the countries in this conference that have taken different legislative approaches to commercial surrogacy arrangements, which cooperated with a lack of global regulation, forms a number of legal problems.

Also it is discussed in the conference that several countries, including France, Italy, Germany, China and Japan disallow to the surrogacy arrangements, even if no commercial element is present in the agreement. In only a few countries such as India, Russia and a few of American states (notable California and Florida) have consequently become destinations for the couples seeking a child via surrogacy. In total, the attempt from Dr. Rita Bakshi is fully meant to bring up importance of surrogacy benefits. Also, she expects a large number of participants not only from India but also from neighboring countries to encourage meaning of this conference.

Australians flock to India to find surrogate mothers

A sharp rise in Australian children born in India shows laws criminalizing commercial surrogacy are doing nothing to stop parents going overseas to find birth mothers for their children, surrogacy advocates say.

The number of citizenship requests for children born in India has increased by more than 300 per cent over the past five years, documents obtained under freedom of information show.

Surrogacy Australia founder Sam Everingham said Australians were fast becoming the highest per capita users of compensated, or commercial, surrogacy, despite laws in NSW and other states criminalizing it, even if it occurs overseas.

''Australia, funnily enough, has become one of the largest surrogacy MARKETS internationally because of the perfect storm created by the lack of access to international adoption, women leaving childbirth later on, and the fact we are a wealthy country and women can afford it,'' he said.

He estimated that about 500 couples across Australia were engaging in compensated surrogacy overseas each year.

Compensated surrogacy is illegal in Victoria, but it is not illegal if the couple do it overseas.

Nationally, the Family Law Council is reviewing how to best to DEAL with the legal issues posed by increasing use of surrogacy, with a report due in December.

University of Technology Sydney professor Jenni Millbank said figures she obtained from the Department of Immigration and Citizenship showed there were 519 applications for citizenship for children lodged in India in the 2011-12 FINANCIAL year.

This compared with only 126 in the 2007-08 FINANCIAL year.

She said it had ''never been easier'' to pay for surrogacy overseas, but its legal status meant many IVF doctors were refusing to give any advice to couples considering it.

''Patients are going in blind, with no information from their doctors about how many embryos to transfer and the risks of those sorts of things,'' she said.

''People don't want to go to a poor country and behave harmfully, but they work with the information they have.''

She said her discussions with Indian fertility providers indicated some had multiple PREGNANCY rates of between 25 and 40 per cent, due to the common practice of transferring multiple embryos.

Multiple transfers can put the mother and babies at risk, and in Australia IVF clinics have cracked down on the practice and have a multiple birth rate of only 8 per cent.

Professor Millbank said the steep rises in Australian children born in countries such as India indicated more children were being born through compensated surrogacy, although the figures also include children who were not born through surrogacy but need to apply for citizenship overseas.

The rise is also evident in other countries commonly used for surrogacy, with Thailand increasing 54 per cent, from 297 to 459 applications, and Ukraine 122 per cent, from nine children to 20.

In a recent presentation at the Fertility Society of Australia conference, Professor Millbank argued that Australia should create an ethical framework for compensated surrogacy.

''That doesn't mean a profit-driven system, or an incentive system, but one that doesn't make it so hard to do it if people want to do it,'' she said.

''Parents say the idea that they would ask someone to do that for free is abhorrent.''

Gestational Surrogacy Legal Issues in India

Surrogacy in India has its position all when another woman bears and gives birth to a baby for the intended parent(s) who are unable to conceive or carry a child themselves. There are two types of surrogacy give below:

     1.       Gestational Surrogacy: This type of surrogacy involves the implantation of an embryo formed using either: the eggs and sperm of the intended parents; or a donated egg fertilized with sperm from the intended father.

     2.       Traditional Surrogacy: This comes to involve sperm from the intended father and an egg from the surrogate. Here, fertilization is generally done by artificial insemination or intrauterine insemination (IUI).

Why to use the services of a Lawyer?

In the simple cases, many intended parents take care of the legal process themselves, although it can be helpful and assuring to look for some guidance about what exactly you need to execute and what to wait for. In more complex cases, it is essential to search for legal advice since surrogacy law could be hugely complex and the stakes are high.

The surrogacy lawyers help you in an orderly manner to provide precisely the information likely by the relevant agencies. The surrogacy lawyers draft the written, lawful submissions, which go with your application supporting to make sure the quick processing of your application.

Is A Legal Consultation necessary to start the Case?

Sure. The nature of the consultation will rely on whether you wish to follow a surrogacy arrangement within your jurisdiction. A consultation will be essential to draw the laws and procedures and will assist you make a decision whether to hire a firm. A thorough review will let you to comprehend the lawful and realistic implications of your decision to choose for surrogacy abroad. Also, it is best to recognize the steps that are involved in the whole process so that you could efficiently cope with the process.

Why to hire a Surrogacy Lawyer?

1. Attorney-assistance: An attorney is to handle your case. You will not be passed off to a paralegal after you have hired a surrogacy lawyer.

2. Availability: If you have any questions, you could call or email and we give surety that we will return your query within 24 hours. 

3. Reasonable fees: The legal fees are very reasonable compared to other law firms. It is important for the clients to feel they got the value for their money.