Surrogacy – House of Fertility

SURROGACY.

Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction where a woman carries and delivers a child/children for another couple (Intended Parents) who are medically unable to do so…

SURROGACY REQUIREMENTS

Every country has their own surrogacy requirements governed by the laws in that specific country. Below are the laws that apply specifically to South Africa.

You must be a mother and have given birth to at least one baby of your own, without experiencing a complicated pregnancy
It must be for altruistic reasons only
You must be older than 21 but younger than mid-forties
You have to be in good general health
You cannot have suffered a miscarriage or loss of a child
You need to have the right mind set
You need to be employed or financially supported
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Domicile in South Africa

IMPORTANT FACTS TO REMEMBER FOR INTENDED PARENTS

It is considered illegal in South Africa for a Surrogate to be paid or for anyone to profit from Surrogacy
You are legally obligated to cover all Medical costs of the Surrogate including her Medical Aid and life insurance.
Surrogates will need to be assessed by Medical Specialists and Psychologists which will be for your cost
In certain circumstances, according to your legal agreement, you may need to cover certain expenses (ie loss of income, if and when away from work) during pregnancy
Surrogacy agreements have to be dealt with legally
A High Court order must be granted prior to beginning your Surrogacy journey

IN SEARCH OF A SURROGATE?

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We are here to guide you through the process. Get in touch with Surrogacy Advisory Group
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INTERESTED IN BECOMING A SURROGATE?

We will connect you with the most suitable Advisory Group that will assess your suitability and introduce you to intended parents needing a surrogate
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IF YOU ARE BRAVE ENOUGH TO HANDLE YOUR OWN JOURNEY WITHOUT OUR HELP, PLEASE FOLLOW OUR 6-STEP SURROGACY PLANNER FOR INTENDED PARENTS

Find a Surrogate – Privately or via Fertility Clinics
Consult with a Surrogacy Attorney
Visit a Surrogacy Psychologist
Do your Physical Evaluations
Your Attorney will submit Surrogacy Agreement to the High Court for a High Court Order/Approval
You are now ready to start your journey with your chosen Fertility Clinic

GESTATIONAL CARRIER (GC)

Is an arrangement where a woman carries and delivers a child for another couple/person (intended parent/s). When using a Gestational Carrier, the eggs used to make the embryos do not come from the Carrier.

TRADITIONAL SURROGATES

These are women who use their own egg and are artificially inseminated by the intended fathers or donor sperm. The surrogate mother carries the baby, delivers that baby and then gives that baby to the parents to raise. The traditional surrogate mother is the baby’s biological mother because it’s her egg that was fertilized by the intended father’s sperm. In South Africa, this type of surrogacy is not permitted.

DISCLAIMER: In the interest of our subscribers in accordance with SA Law and our commitment to expertise, House of Fertility and/or Empty Wombs supplies all information above as a guideline only. If you have any cause for concern, we will be able to direct you to the appropriate Specialists.