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Both the prospective parents and the woman about to become a gestational surrogate always feel anxious about their first meeting. In a way, it looks like a first date. In any case, the first personal communication will inevitably generate a lot of emotions. The main thing is to make sure that both sides are perfectly matched to each other, to set off on a joint journey of 9 months.

As more and more people turn to the help of surrogate mothers, understanding of the process in society is growing. However, social networks, the media and other sources of information do not always disseminate correct information and often give a wrong assessment of what is happening. Because of this, there are many misconceptions and myths about what this method of ART entails, both for intended parents and surrogates.

It happens that intended parents who are considering  surrogacy as the last way to create a family  worry about social labels associated with this innovative concept. Instead of focusing their energies on finding a serious surrogate agency or clinic, they worry that friends and family will not support this decision. Fortunately, this method of reproduction has become more common in recent years. For this, we should thank medical innovations, as well as the fact that many famous people calmly use services of surrogate mothers.

Surrogacy journey is not an easy, but amazing way, both for the surrogate mother and for the married couple. Although the vocabulary and terminology associated with it can sometimes be confusing. To easily sort out this confusion, below is a list with 22 descriptions of the most common terms used in the process. On the way, they will most often meet for all participants in the action.

A surrogacy journey is always a physical and mental expenses, both for the intended parents and for the surrogate mother. As both sides of the process are about to embark on this path, should they ask themselves whether it will be on their own or whether they need help? Working with a serious surrogacy agency or reputable clinic will help reduce stress and uncertainty, making the procedure less intimidating and difficult.

Starting a family using surrogacy is a way that requires a huge investment of emotional, time and material resources. For most people, covering the costs of this ART method requires planning and competent organization. Intended parents may plan for the procedure over several years. But, in any case, both the process itself and the financial preparation for it for each couple are individual.      

Controversial and debatable issues regarding surrogate motherhood in Ukraine are raised not the first time in the last year. Today we decide to comment extensively on events and express our point of view.

The coronavirus outbreak was out of control, WHO declared a worldwide pandemic in January 2020. At that time, many people were trapped in their countries.

On February 27, 2020, the Israeli Supreme Court ordered the government to amend the law on surrogate motherhood within a year, providing access to the service for same-sex couples and single men.

The Feskov Human Reproduction Group blog, which covers reproduction issues, has a large audience. Our readers have repeatedly expressed the desire to receive information on the topic - “Surrogacy in the UK”. For whom is the service available? Are there any legal restrictions?