Risks of searching independently for a surrogate mother

A couple who have been trying to become parents for a long time and choose a surrogacy programme usually faces several difficult tasks. These start with numerous legal and financial obligations and end with the search for a proven candidate who will carry their baby for nine months. At the beginning of the search, many couples consider finding a surrogate mother on their own, but this could come with its own problems and risks.

Why do people decide to search for a surrogate mother on their own without the involvement of an agency?

Every couple has the right to the best surrogacy experience, whether they choose to work with an agency or directly with a surrogate mother.

Typically, the main reason why a couple might refuse to work with an agency is to save money. However, the surrogacy process involves many difficulties and the incorrect or untimely fulfilment of various steps and process can untimely lead to medical or legal complications. These could delay or even put a complete stop to your programme, so if you are participating in a surrogacy programme for the first time, choosing a programme without the assisstance of an agency may not be the best choice for you.

Disadvantages of a surrogacy programme without an agency

Throughout the surrogacy programme, an agency acts as a mediator which helps to significantly reduce risks - and stress.

First of all, when choosing to work with a surrogate mother directly, you should also keep the possibility of fraud and blackmail in mind. You may decide to join open or closed groups on social networks or even to find a candidate on forums where surrogate mothers offer their services. In any case, you will never be able to check the reputation of the surrogate mother, so you cannot be 100% sure of her physical and mental readiness ahead of starting the programme. What`s more, for foreign couples there is the language barrier to bear in mind, since all medical and legal documents will require translation into a foreign language.

On the other hand, an agency can provide comprehensive services: coordination between medical and legal professionals, direct coordination and psychological and emotional support for the surrogate mother throughout the duration of the programme. Intended parents have access to all the news about the surrogate mother`s health and the progression of the programme. If you choose to work with a surrogate mother directly, you will have to look for and involve specialists who will help you to reach the end of the programme successfully with the birth of a healthy baby.

The agency professionals at ALEMONA will not only guide you through the whole process one step at a time, but they will also take care of the little things that will help your peace of mind and finances.

A secure programme is the key to success

You alone can choose how you want to approach the surrogacy programme: with or without the assistance of the agency.

Working with a trusted agency is the key to safe and successful programme. ALEMONA professionals use their wealth of experience and skills to find the best surrogate mother for you, and they will provide legal advice and support for both surrogate mothers and intended parents at all times. For the couple who have decided to become parents through a surrogacy programme, opting to work with an agency that shares the interests of its client is the best possible choice.

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