Top 10 Don'ts When Planning a Surrogacy Arrangement

If you are considering attempting a surrogacy arrangement independently, there are many issues to consider. Often times, when trying to cut financial corners and when desperation and vulnerability are a part of the picture, some may find themselves in a courtroom fighting for their baby just because one (or more) of these top 10 mistakes were made! I will explain each one in upcoming posts however I would love to hear from you especially if you have something to add!

 

Top 10 Don'ts When Planning a Surrogacy Arrangement

 

10) Don't work with a woman under the age of 21

 

9) Don't work with a woman who has never given birth to a child of her own

 

8) Don't use a contract downloaded from the Internet with no legal guidance

 

7) Don't use the sperm from an ex boyfriend

 

6) Don't work with a Surrogate who lives in a state that makes "commercial surrogacy contracts" unenforceable

 

5) Don't 'do' in home insemination's

 

4) Don't have the compensation payments to your surrogate come directly from you-use an escrow agent

 

3) Don't forget to pay all the bills regarding the surrogacy and pregnancy in a timely manner

 

2) Don't have your surrogate stay with you for more then a week if at all possible

 

1) Don't forget the Psychological Evaluation

 

I would love to hear what you have to add or your own surrogacy story!

 

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