Travelling from New Zealand to use the services of two Mexican surrogate mothers who received the eggs of an Argentinian donor, a homosexual couple finally find themselves stuck in Mexico with three babies.
The situation of David and Nicky Leonard Beard is complicated. As the surrogate mothers were already pregnant, they may not be concerned by Mexican legislation which came into force last year, banning homosexuals from accessing the services of a surrogate mother in Mexico. However, another problem is holding them there and promises “to make them spend a fortune to return home”: the Cancun adoption agency, acting as the intermediary, settling medical and legal costs and managing the surrogate mothers, has disappeared with their money.
Since then, “stuck” in Mexico with three babies, they are calling on their New Zealand citizenship to avoid waiting for Mexican papers, and are asking both governments to cut the administrative red tape and allow them to return home.
In Ukraine the law explicitly makes reference to married, heterosexual couples who have trouble conceiving. Neither gay couples nor single men are allowed to have a baby via surrogacy in Ukraine. In accordance with the Ukrainian law, a gestational carrier has to be a legally capable woman who is 18 years old or over, and must have at least one healthy child of her own. In Ukraine, surrogacy arrangements are permitted by law as long as the parties involved do meet the following requirements: To be an officially married heterosexual couple. At least, the intended father is able to provide his genetic material. Ideally, the law envisages that both commissioning parents provide their gametes for the creation of the embryo. To have a medical cause that is preventing the intended mother from becoming pregnant or carrying a pregnancy to term under safe conditions for both her and the baby-to-be. Uterine malformations, being born without uterus, anatomical, morphological and/or structural problems of the uterine lining that lead to implantation failure or are incurable are some examples of what the law accepts as medical causes. It is required to prove it by means of a medical certificate, which will be reviewed and approved by Ukrainian gynos and Res. Also, severe somatic symptom disorders that may put the life of the patient at risk during pregnancy but have no influence on the health of the fetus are considered to be a valid reason as to why one may need a surrogate to have a baby. Having gone through 4 failed IVF attempts using high-quality embryos is also considered a medical cause that can leave a couple no alternative but to turn to surrogacy. In such cases, the Ukrainian authorities will require you to provide proof from the fertility clinic you were working with in your home country.
ReplyDeleteSurrogacy is the way out for a huge number of intended parents all over the world. But here one should be aware of two sides of the coin. And the very first one is legislation. From what I've already got to know, Ukraine is more affordable and cost-effective as compared to other legal surrogacy destinations. When the baby is conceived noone but the intended parents have all rights - and this is a more significant factor from all. Whatever way is chosen may people be blessed with their well deserved babies.
ReplyDeleteOne of the disadvantages is the nature of the experience itself. American surrogacy is about relationships. The intended parents, the surrogate mother, and her family all know each other and often form lifelong friendships. Regardless of the nature of how these relationships persist, the children resulting from surrogacy know exactly what lead to their birth. For the most part, surrogacy performed outside the US is done with a relative lack of transparency. The intended parents usually do not meet the surrogate ahead of time and in some countries, there is no contact until after the delivery. If I'm not mistaken, in India, two women are sometimes prepared for the embryo transfer, in case one of them does not show up. If the parents and surrogate eventually meet, this is usually a brief meeting and the patients and surrogate never hear from each other again. But of course there are exceptions.
I've read that some states in the US do not allow same-sex couples to enter into legal surrogacy contracts. Some states say that a couple wanting to use a surrogate must be “married.” With the new marriage equality legislation, same-sex couples should fall under the article of “married” (if they are married). However, there haven’t been any reported surrogacy cases involving same-sex couples yet to determine how states will react with the marriage equality law. Even more unfortunate is that many countries around the world will not allow same-sex couples to have a child via surrogacy due to intolerance of the LGBT community. Although surrogacy can be risky and complicated, the joy of creating one’s family through surrogacy is not. Many couples and singles, straight or gay, and even celebrities like Sarah Jessica Parker, Elton John, Neil Patrick Harris, and Nicole Kidman among many others! have found happiness through surrogacy. Remember, if you do decide to move forward with surrogacy, be sure to contact a reputable surrogacy agency for more insight into the process.
ReplyDeleteA wide range of problems can arise for those who aren't aware of all the aspects required to plan a successful surrogacy. Surrogacy is uncharted territory when it comes to laws governing the industry. The surrogacy process includes all aspects of the pregnancy, birth, and legal rights of both the surrogate mother and the intended parents. Every surrogacy experience is different, so the chance of unique situation arising is possible as well. Just like this very one. One should seek the best world's options, being well regulated by law. Ukraine is definitely one of the best destinations.
ReplyDeleteOMG, I heard too many stories with the similar issues. Sadly enough it happens. Couples don't investigate their options up to the core. And get stuck somewhere not able to return home with their kids.This is unfair, and must be regulated on the law level. Moreover with surrogacy. it's not a secret that in some countries the surrogates are considered to be the legal parents of the baby born. They have all rights for the baby. And in case they change their mind - they can keep the baby after delivery!! - That sounds horrible to me!!
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