Q&A
What is the exit process?
In the United States, the legal environment for surrogacy is not yet fully codified, so a structured exit process is needed to ensure the legal transition of parental rights from the surrogate to the biological parents. Initially, under U.S. law, the surrogate is presumed to be the biological mother until evidence is presented to prove otherwise through a process called maternal charge. During this transitional phase, the surrogate mother is required to undergo DNA testing and provide multi-party consent, thereby facilitating the legal transition of the baby to the custody of the biological parents and enabling the family to return to their home country. This procedure underscores the importance of following established legal precedents and engaging specialist legal professionals to ensure a smooth and legal exit from the process.
Can a surrogate mother terminate a pregnancy?
In the United States, the Constitutional Court has affirmed that every woman has a constitutional right to terminate a pregnancy before the first 24 weeks of pregnancy. This right also applies to surrogate mothers; No contract can override this constitutional right. Still, as part of the surrogacy process, expectant mothers undergo a rigorous psychological evaluation to reduce the likelihood of such an event occurring and ensure they are fully prepared for the emotional and physical aspects of the journey.
Can a surrogate mother work throughout the pregnancy?
Yes, unless advised otherwise by a healthcare provider, the surrogate has the right to work throughout the pregnancy. It must be acknowledged that the United States has upheld the right to work. Given the altruistic nature of surrogacy in the country, where surrogates are not paid for the act of pregnancy but are reimbursed for medical expenses and living expenses, maintaining employment is crucial for surrogates.
What nationality will the baby get?
The baby gets U.S. citizenship upon birth. Subsequently, the baby may also acquire citizenship in the country of origin of its biological parents at birth or when a biological link is proved. However, upon completion of the mother-child identification process, U.S. citizenship will be renounced, cementing the legal and family ties between the baby and the biological parents.
How long does it take from start to finish?
The surrogacy process involves the preparatory steps before the embryo is implanted and the subsequent nine-month gestation period, which usually lasts a little over a year. It must be acknowledged that biological processes are inherently unpredictable and may require multiple attempts. We work with reputable clinics and have a success rate of over 80%, greatly increasing the likelihood of a successful pregnancy after the first transplant.
Can I meet the egg donor?
不可以,根據美國法律,卵子捐贈必須是匿名的,並且不允許分享卵子捐贈者的照片。診所將提供卵子捐贈者的表型,力求根據您的遺傳標記和所需特征進行匹配。務必謹慎行事,尤其是當卵子捐贈者的資料中包含與模特或選美選手相似的照片時。在這種情況下,要求這些資料的提供者與卵子捐贈者安排視頻會議,以確保真實性並遵守法律規定。