Introduction to Surrogacy in the USA: Process and FAQs All in One

Is it possible to have face-to-face interviews with surrogate mothers during the selection process?

Once you have selected a surrogate mother, we can arrange for you to have an online video meeting with her.

Does RSMC Provide Legal Services for Bringing the Child Back to the Home Country?

When you sign the surrogacy contract, a lawyer representing you will be present. The lawyer will appear in court during the surrogate's mid-term pregnancy to establish parental rights for you before the child is born.

Is My Surrogate Child Automatically a U.S. Citizen?

In the United States, citizenship is determined by birth on U.S. soil. Your child, born in the U.S. during the surrogacy process, can apply for a U.S. passport and enjoy all the rights and responsibilities of U.S. citizenship.

Everything about Surrogacy: Meaning, Surrogate, Process, Cost & More

Surrogacy is also known as third-party assisted reproduction. It refers to using artificial reproductive technology to culture an embryo, and place the embryo into the uterus of a surrogate to conceive successfully.

Can I Stay in Contact and Show Concern for the Surrogate Mother During Pregnancy?

RSMC ensures a smooth communication channel throughout the entire pregnancy, allowing you to express your support to the surrogate mother.

Is Amniocentesis Required for Surrogacy?

Surrogacy does not require amniocentesis.For surrogacy, the surrogate mother does not need to undergo amniocentesis. After the surrogate mother has undergone the implantation of embryos that have passed PGS (now known as PGT-A) genetic screening, a Non-Invasive Prenatal Test (NIPT) is conducted between weeks 9 to 13 of pregnancy. NIPT checks for abnormal chromosome numbers in the baby and can detect conditions such as Down syndrome, Edwards syndrome, Patau syndrome, and others, with an accuracy of 97% to 99%. NIPT is performed by extracting blood from the surrogate mother and does not carry the risk of miscarriage or preterm labor associated with amniocentesis.

Is there an Age Limit for Egg Donation in Gestational Surrogacy? Can a 44-Year-Old's Frozen Eggs be Used for Surrogacy?Can surrogacy be undertaken with embryos formed from 44-year-old eggs in Singapore without PGS?

If you are over 40 and unable to ascertain the quality of the technical procedures and your physical condition when the eggs were frozen, we would recommend considering embryo donation for in vitro fertilization (IVF).

How are Surrogate Mothers Selected? Can I Ask My Friend to be a Surrogate Mother?

RSMC requires all surrogate mothers to be U.S. citizens or permanent residents, meeting specific criteria: aged 20 to 37, having delivered at least one child vaginally, non-smokers, non-drinkers, drug-free, BMI below 32, and residing in a region supportive of legal surrogacy.

How Many Embryos Can be Implanted by a Surrogate Mother? Can We Request Dragon and Phoenix Twins?

In 95% of the embryo transplant surgeries we perform, a single embryo is implanted.

Intended Parents: Navigating the Path to Parenthood with RSMC

Becoming a parent is a deeply personal and cherished dream for many individuals or couples. However, for various reasons, not everyone can achieve this dream through traditional means. This is where the concept of "intended parents" (IP) comes into play, especially in America, where legal assurance and specialized fertility clinics like Reproductive Sciences Medical Center (RSMC) have made the journey to parenthood via surrogacy and assisted reproductive technologies more accessible than ever.

How to Choose a Legal Surrogacy Agency?

The agency you pick is vital in your surrogacy journey. Here are some tips for choosing the right agency.

Surrogacy’s Cost？ How to select a surrogacy company? A Comprehensive LIST of Legal Surrogacy Countries

For those who have a need for surrogacy but are unsure which countries allow it, how to choose a surrogacy company, and what is a reasonable cost for surrogacy, follow RSMC to learn about the commonly known legal surrogacy countries and their current surrogacy situations. We will analyze the details of surrogacy costs and provide guidance on selecting a surrogacy company, compiling relevant information for your understanding of surrogacy requirements.

Surrogacy & Surrogate Mother in Singapore(2024): Law and Medicine

Surrogacy is when infertile women use a surrogate mother to have a child. Few countries allow surrogacy, but California, USA is an exception. It has lenient laws, transparency, and attracts couples worldwide.

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