Facts you should know about surrogacy in India (Anas Khan)

There is a huge rise in the number of surrogate mothers willing to offer their womb for bearing children for couples unable to bear children of their own. Money is the primary factor that motivate Indian women to offer their services and clinics and establishments related to surrogate arrangements are also equally on the rise to meet the demands from abroad. There are several facts about surrogacy in India that people may not be aware of. Knowing them would be immensely beneficial for surrogate mothers who offer their services as well as couples who avail them.

Recruitment of surrogates
Most recruits come from middle or lower middle class families and generally offer surrogacy in exchange of monetary benefits. Fertility clinics enroll them and the candidates are usually recruited without advertisement. Most engagements are done through word to mouth publicity or through agents who bring surrogate mothers to the clinic. Sometimes it is possible to get mothers who are well educated and come from better cultural background. Since the entire exercise is done for money the price may be high for such candidates.

Waiting period
There is no waiting period to meet the surrogate mother and on request the clinics immediately arrange the meeting and screening for the parents to be.

Separating surrogate mother
When the surrogate mother is pregnant she is not entirely separated from her family and the agreement is arrived only after getting the consent of the husband. If the mother has a small child then it is not separated from her during the pregnancy period but a female relative shall have to be deputed to take care of that child. All are given healthcare till the mother gives birth to the surrogate child.

Meeting the surrogate Mother
It is possible to meet the surrogate mother for the intended parents and the clinic arrange the meeting if it is so desired by them. Most couples meet the surrogate mother and her husband and interpreters are provided to facilitate conversation if the couple hails from a foreign country.

Communication with surrogate mother
No photo of the surrogate mother is allowed to be taken to avoid embarrassment. Indian society does not look at these arrangements kindly and a photo can be instrumental in causing humiliation to the surrogate mother. It is also not allowed to communicate with surrogate mothers via Skype etc.

Advantages
Price of surrogacy in India is cheaper compared to UK and US. Surrogacy services can be bought for as less as $15, 000 and the maximum can be about $25, 000. In UK the price range will be between $50,000 and $60,000 and in US it can be availed in excess of $80,000 to $90,000. It is also inexpensive to travel in India. Compared to other countries, travel, accommodation, food and other essentials and healthcare in India is cheaper hence a couple travelling from countries like US and UK can save a lot of dollars during their stay. If you are looking for surrogate mothers then you will not find a better destination than India if you count on the above mentioned factors.

Javitri Hospital and Test Tube Baby Centre is best place for IVF in uttar Pradesh. Surrogacy is the process where woman bears and gives birth either for individuals or couples. Hence, it signals endless celebrations for intended parents who run a proud family.