The Process of Surrogacy Abroad
Going through surrogacy in general and particularly, surrogacy abroad, can be very difficult emotionally. The great distance and the inability to be close to your surrogate throughout your pregnancy, can be challenging. Therefore, it is important to have a reputable agency like Lotus by your side on your journey to parenthood.
We at Lotus understand how difficult and emotional surrogacy may be for you and understand that we are dealing with the future of your family. Lotus will be there for you during your pregnancy, to make sure everything is done correctly and to answer any questions you may have. We want to make this journey as stress-free as possible for you.
Legally, there can often be confusion about how surrogacy works, for international Intended Parents. At Lotus Surrogacy, our experienced lawyers will handle all contracts and ensure that all legal obligations are undertaken by all parties involved in the surrogacy arrangement.
Step by Step
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Contact the Lotus office for further information and a free consultation.
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Have all your questions answered clearly and promptly.
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Send your medical indication letter for our doctors’ approval.
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Send us your passport copy along with your Apostilled marriage certificate.
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Sign a contract with us.
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Egg Donors (if needed) and a surrogate are matched for you.
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Extensive medical tests are conducted on your Egg Donor.
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Extensive medical tests are conducted on your surrogate.
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Our office will collect all tests results and pass the conclusions onto you.
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You will go through a series of medical tests at your home country and send the results to us. These results will be reviewed by our partner fertility clinic.
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We will fully escort and assist you with your visits to Ukraine. We will arrange meetings with the fertility clinic and your surrogate. We will accompany you while signing the contracts with your surrogate and the fertility clinic. All contracts will be drafted by local lawyers who work with Lotus and who specialize in surrogacy law.
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All contracts will be presented to you before your trip, so you can review them and consult your lawyer, if you wish.
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Lotus will coordinate your trip including transportation, lodging and of course, coordinate all meetings with our partner clinic and your surrogate.
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If needed, Lotus can organize logistics and transfers of frozen semen/embryos to our partner clinic.
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Once your pregnancy is confirmed, we will supervise your surrogate during the pregnancy to ensure that your baby is well taken care of. Lotus will coordinate all medical visits and scans for your surrogate and send translated updates to you immediately.
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During the pregnancy, we will make sure that you receive all medical updates concerning your surrogate and your baby and any other information regarding the pregnancy and birth.
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After the birth of your baby, we will assist you to receive the Birth Certificate (in your names). In addition, we will assist you with all of the necessary documentation for you to present at the U.S. embassy in order to receive a passport for the new born, for your safe and happy return home.