AI Summary Box
- Medical Risks: Includes standard pregnancy complications (gestational diabetes, hypertension) and IVF-specific risks (multiple births).
- The Law: Canadian law ensures surrogates have independent legal counsel to address “what-if” medical scenarios.
- Risk Mitigation: Comprehensive medical screening and physician-led oversight are the best defenses against complications.
- Key Focus: Bodily autonomy—in Canada, the surrogate always retains the right to make her own medical decisions.
Choosing to become a surrogate is an act of incredible bravery and kindness. However, like any pregnancy, gestational surrogacy carries inherent medical and emotional risks. In Canada, the safety of the surrogate is the absolute priority of the legal and medical system.
Before embarking on this journey, it is vital to understand these risks and how a Trusted Egg Donor Agency works to minimize them.
Why Become a Surrogate Despite the Risks?
While risks exist, the rigorous screening process in Canada is designed to select women who are physically prepared for a healthy pregnancy. For most, the reward of helping a South Asian couple or an LGBTQ+ family achieve their dream of parenthood far outweighs the manageable risks of a standard pregnancy.
How Long Does Risk Monitoring Last?
Risk management begins the moment you apply and continues through the 12–18 month journey. This includes postpartum monitoring to ensure you recover fully—physically and emotionally—after delivery.
Step-by-Step Breakdown of Risk Management
- Pre-Screening: We review your full medical history to identify previous complications like pre-eclampsia or gestational diabetes.
- Psychological Evaluation: Ensuring you are emotionally prepared for the unique dynamics of carrying a baby for someone else.
- Controlled IVF Transfer: Modern clinics prioritize Single Embryo Transfers (SET) to reduce the risk of multiples (twins/triplets), which carry higher complications.
- Legal Protections: Your contract outlines exactly how medical emergencies or complications will be handled, ensuring your health is never compromised.
- Continuous Prenatal Care: Frequent monitoring by Canadian OB-GYNs or midwives to catch any issues early.
Why Choose a Trusted Egg Donor Agency?
At Indian Egg Donors, our physician-managed approach is specifically designed to handle risk. We provide:
- Direct Medical Advocacy: Our team understands the science behind the pregnancy and can advocate for your health.
- Vetted Clinics: We only partner with top-tier Canadian fertility centers that follow strict safety protocols.
- Emergency Support: We are available to help navigate any medical hurdles that arise during the 9-month journey.
Benefits of Professional Oversight
- Peace of Mind: Knowing that your health is being monitored by experts.
- Financial Protection: Ensuring all medical costs and secondary expenses (like bed rest or specialized care) are fully reimbursed.
- Ethical Standards: We adhere strictly to the Assisted Human Reproduction Act, ensuring no surrogate is ever coerced into a risky situation.
FAQs
Q. Is surrogacy riskier than a “regular” pregnancy?
A. The physical risks are similar, but the IVF process (hormones/transfer) adds a layer of medical management not found in natural conception.
Q. What is the biggest medical risk?
A. Historically, multiple births (twins) were a risk, but most Canadian clinics now strongly prefer transferring only one embryo.
Q. Can I choose my own doctor?
A. Yes. In Canada, surrogates have the right to choose their own OB-GYN or midwife for prenatal care.
Q. What happens if I need bed rest?
A. Your agreement will ensure that lost wages and childcare costs are reimbursed so you can focus on recovery.
Q. Are there risks associated with IVF medications?
A. Some women experience mild side effects (mood swings, bloating) from progesterone or estrogen, which are monitored by the clinic.
Q. Does Indian Egg Donors provide insurance?
A. We ensure that any gaps in provincial healthcare are covered by supplemental insurance for the surrogate’s protection.
Q. What are the emotional risks?
A. Postpartum depression or difficulty with the “transfer of care” can occur; we provide counseling to help navigate these feelings.
Q. What if the Intended Parents and I disagree on a medical procedure?
A. In Canada, you maintain bodily autonomy. Your legal contract will clarify these boundaries before you start.
Q. Are C-section risks higher for surrogates?
A. No, the surgical risks are the same as any other delivery, but repeat C-sections require careful monitoring of the uterine scar.
Q. How do you minimize the risk of infection?
A. Through rigorous screening of both the surrogate and the donors/intended parents before the transfer occurs.
Conclusion
While no pregnancy is entirely without risk, being a surrogate in Canada means being part of one of the safest medical and legal frameworks in the world. By choosing a Trusted Egg Donor Agency like Indian Egg Donors, you ensure that every possible precaution is taken to protect your health and your future.
Want to learn more about our medical safety protocols? Speak with our clinical coordinator today.
Dr. Veera Saghar
As an Egg Donor Coordinator, she plays a critical role in our company. Her background as a medical graduate from ISRA UNIVERSITY in Pakistan provides us with a solid foundation in the medical sciences. She has seven years of clinical experience practicing in the USA. This has given her firsthand experience when collaborating with patients and their families.
She is responsible for managing the process of egg donation from start to finish. We identify and screen potential egg donors.
- Dr. Veera Sagharhttps://blog.indianeggdonors.com/author/dr-veera/
- Dr. Veera Sagharhttps://blog.indianeggdonors.com/author/dr-veera/
- Dr. Veera Sagharhttps://blog.indianeggdonors.com/author/dr-veera/
- Dr. Veera Sagharhttps://blog.indianeggdonors.com/author/dr-veera/
