Same sex and infertile couples are among those who decide on surrogacy SAME-SEX couples or those who have trouble conceiving may consider surrogacy in order to start families of their own. But how does surrogacy work and what restrictions are placed on the process by UK law? What is surrogacy? Surrogacy is the name given for a type of pregnancy where a woman carries and gives birth to another person's baby. The surrogate mother is then expected to give up the baby at birth, so it can be raised by the couple who originally wanted the baby. Surrogacy is often an option for those unable to have children themselves, or for same sex couples. According to surrogacy charity Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy (COTS), there are two different types of surrogacy. Traditional surrogacy: When the surrogate uses her own egg fertilised with the intended father's sperm. Gestational surrogacy: The surrogate carries the intended parent's genetic child conceived through IVF, for which specialist doctors are needed. How are surrogate babies conceived? In traditional surrogacy procedures, the egg is artificially inseminated using a syringe. Gestational surrogacy is carried out through IVF. During this in vitro fertilisation process, the egg is removed from the woman’s ovaries and fertilised with sperm in a laboratory. The embryo is then planted in the surrogate’s womb to grow and develop. This procedure must be carried out by specialist doctors and the biological mother is required to still have working ovaries. Why did Kim Kardashian choose a surrogate? The revelation of Kimye's decision to use a surrogate came after Kim revealed she could "bleed to death" if she carried another child. She suffers from a potentially life-threatening condition called placenta accreta, which is when the placenta attaches too deep into the uterine wall. The sufferer can lose an average of three to five litres of blood during delivery, and part of the placenta - or all of it - can remain attached to the uterus during birth. She then required surgery to remove it and had an additional procedure to remove the scar tissue. What are the surrogacy laws in the UK? After the surrogate gives birth to the baby, she is regarded as the mother in the eyes of the law. If she has a partner or husband, they are also legally seen as the father. In some cases, the surrogate is single, which allows the genetic father to be named on the birth certificate. After welcoming their surrogate baby to the world, parents are required to apply for a Parental Order. Surrogacy UK outlines the steps parents need to take if they are to be granted as parents of the surrogate child… For a Parental Order to be granted the following are all required: Both Intended Parents must be over eighteen At least one IP must be biologically related to the child At least one IP must be domiciled in the UK, Channel Islands or Isle of Man The IPs must be in a stable, long term relationship. Since April 2010, unmarried and same sex couples have been able to apply for a parental order. The conception must have taken place artificially (which can include home insemination) The child must have his/her home with the Intended Parents at the time of the application The surrogate and her husband must fully and freely consent to making the order. The surrogate cannot validly give her consent until the child is 6 weeks old. more health q&as SHOT OF PROTECTION IN THE KNOW GET THE FACTS Don't bin it NEED TO KNOW SWEET TALKING FEVER PITCH KNOW THE SIGNS GET THE HUMP PROBLEM SALVED lighten up What is COTS? As it’s illegal to pay someone to act as a surrogate, many couples who hope to start a family will approach an agency that vets potential parents and surrogates. One of these organisations is Childlessness Overcome Through Surrogacy (COTS). After being formed in 1988, non-profit group COTS has built up over 750 members and celebrated around 1,000 surrogate births. To join the organisation, members are required to pay a fee to cover the running cost of COTS. Their official website states: “A wide range of support and advice is available to COTS members. “We strive to ensure that surrogates and intended parents are made aware of all the implications of surrogacy BEFORE entering into an arrangement.” Which celebrities have had children with the help of a surrogate? Kim Kardashian's third child with Kanye West was born with the help of a surrogate in January 2018. Supermodel Tyra Banks, TV host Jimmy Fallon and actress Sarah Jessica Parker are among the other celebs who have had surrogate children.
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