The psychological aspect of third-party reproduction cannot be underestimated – the testing and evaluation of the surrogate and/or donors is one of the most important aspects of your journey to creating your family. This screening should be done by a licensed therapist or psychologist who can perform a variety of tests to determine the suitability of the surrogate and donor for the intended parents.
But where do you start?
When considering third-party reproduction – surrogacy, egg donation, and sperm donation, most people often focus on the physical commitment – the medical testing/exams, IVF therapy, as well as the physical aspects of pregnancy and childbirth itself. But what about the psychological health of your surrogate or donor and yourself?
As most surrogates and donors can explain, a psychological commitment is just as important for everyone involved – it helps set boundaries for the parties, sets limits and restrictions, and sets each parties’ understanding. In fact, the psychological aspect of the journey is actually one of the most necessary steps in this process to ensure a favorable experience for everyone involved.
As one could expect, surrogacy and donation is a deeply personal journey, and the parties’ expectations and intentions must be taken into account every step of the way.
Testing and evaluation of Surrogates and Egg Donors is an essential step of your journey to creating your family. Licensed and trained professionals must do this testing with expertise in the third-party reproduction industry. At Sage, we provide resources to help connect parents with professionals with experience in third-party reproduction through our comprehensive Directory and educational resources. Become a Member for access to more detailed information regarding Psychological Professionals in the third-party reproduction industry.
Well, don’t you want to make certain that your donor or surrogate isn’t just “doing it for the money?” What are her motives, and how does that affect you, if at all? A psychological screening is important to determine the why and the reason behind their participation, which will also help the intended parents make their ultimate decision in the end.
By looking at our data-driven resource directory at Sage, you can locate. analyze, and research those in the third-party reproduction field to ensure that your journey goes as smoothly as possible – whether you are a parent, surrogate, egg donor, sperm donor, or embryo donor.
Most experts recommend that the parents, as well as the surrogate and donor, seek professional counseling before proceeding with third-party reproduction because of the many psychological issues surrounding these processes. In fact, this step is always required by physicians and cannot be and should not be waived unless it has been completed previously within the last 6 to 12 months. Essentially, this step supports a positive arrangement, as does creating a thoroughly draft agreement between the parties.
Well, no one can really determine with certainty how well a match between a parent and a surrogate or donor will be; however, by utilizing the most recent testing and evaluations, you can hope that all of your bases will be covered.
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