When is a Gestational Surrogate Necessary?
If carrying a child on your own is not a possibility, you may benefit from working with a gestational surrogate. Below is some information about this option to help you make the right decision.
What is Gestational Surrogacy?
Gestational surrogacy is a form of third-party reproduction in which a woman carries a child for another couple or individual. In such cases, the gestational surrogate contributes no genetic material to the child she carries.
Who Can Benefit from Gestational Surrogacy? 
You may benefit from gestational surrogacy if you are:
- A gay or single male wishing to have a child.
- A woman without a uterus.
- A woman with severe scar tissue in the uterus.
- A woman with significant uterine abnormalities.
- A woman with a medical condition that makes pregnancy particularly dangerous.
Some of the medical conditions that may make pregnancy too dangerous include cystic fibrosis, kidney disease, breast cancer, lupus, severe heart disease or a history of significant pregnancy complications.
Many gestational surrogates are either close friends or family members of the intended parent or parents. However, some gestational surrogates are not acquainted with the parents prior to the pregnancy and are matched by a third party agency for the purpose of surrogacy. Gestational surrogates should be in good health, and they should have delivered a healthy baby in the past. Gestational surrogates must also undergo screening for various health issues to ensure that they will be able to carry the baby without significant physical or mental complications.
How Do I Learn More?
If you are interested in the idea of gestational surrogacy, contact Northeastern Reproductive Medicine to schedule an appointment. We will be happy to explain the process in more detail and help you decide if this is the right option for you. Should you decide to move forward with gestational surrogacy, we can also help you find a surrogate and begin the process.
