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Relationships with a surrogate mother are not a side effect of the program, but one of the key factors in its success.

In 2026, reproductive psychology recognizes that surrogacy is not only a medical protocol but also a profound social experience that reshapes family structure.

The definition of surrogacy as a medical process is based on international standards set by American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM), European Society of Human Reproduction and Embryology, and the requirements of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA): it is a high-tech assisted reproductive technology method, not a “service by agreement.” 

In 2026, specialists in reproductive psychology agree: emotional preparation for surrogacy is just as important as medical preparation – and it requires a similarly mindful approach. The American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) explicitly highlights the need for psychological assessment and ongoing support for all participants in surrogacy programs as a mandatory standard of high-quality medical care.

How soon you can find out the sex of the baby is the only reliable answer: at 9-10 weeks of pregnancy using a non-invasive prenatal test (NIPT) with > accuracy of 99%.

In 2025, couples from EU countries where surrogacy is prohibited continue to look for reliable options for reproductive medicine programs abroad.

In 2026, expectant parents do not always understand the difference between gestational and traditional surrogacy.

Surrogacy is a reliable good solution for couples who cannot conceive or carry a child on their own.

Surrogacy in 2025 has grown in popularity, increased in price and complexity in almost all countries of the world.

Surrogacy in Colombia in 2026, against the backdrop of the war in Ukraine and legislative changes in Georgia, Greece and Argentina, is being actively promoted as a form of reproductive tourism.