Knowing the surrogacy timeline will help you prepare psychologically and emotionally for it, so see them below. At Ekmi Fertility we’ve guided many intended parents through this process, and one thing is always true: knowing what to expect helps make the journey seem more manageable. We’re going to take you through everything step by step, so you know exactly what goes on, from your first visit up until the day you hold your baby.
Months 1-2: Assessment and Medical Screening
Introduction to surrogacy in India: medical screenings. This isn’t just paperwork and protocol; it’s a foundation for success.
What happens during this phase:
Comprehensive fertility evaluations for both partners – the intended parents
Advisory for Indian surrogacy law
Discussions on financial planning and item for item costs
Psychological evaluation to ensure readiness
When you sign on the dotted line at Ekmi Fertility, we make sure you know every single detail of how the surrogacy process timeline will go before taking things to the next step. No surprises, no hidden details.
Months 3-4: Choose Your Surrogate and Legal Contracting
It takes a while to find the right surrogate mother, and that’s okay. Indian surrogacy timeline is rigid due to legal prerequisites imposed by the Surrogacy Regulation Act of 2021.
Here’s what this stage involves:
Medical background checks of potential surrogates
Background checks and psychological assessments
All members shall have a fully signed copy of the final legal agreement
Registration with appropriate authorities
This is the context in which transparency is most important. Every document is explained, every question answered.
Month 5: IVF and the Onset of Embryo Manufacture
The medical procedure moves into high gear at this point in your surrogacy timeline month by month. Our embryologists are detail-oriented in their production of well embryos.
Key steps include:
Ovarian stimulation in preparation for egg retrieval (if utilizing the eggs of the intended mother)
Sperm collection and processing
Fertilization in our advanced laboratory
Embryo culture and quality assessment
Genetic testing if required
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Month 6: Embryo Transfer
This is the finale to which everything has been building. The altruistic surrogacy timeline hits a special moment in time when the embryo is planted inside your surrogate.
The surrogate’s uterus has been prepped with hormone treatments. The transfer itself last about 15-20 minutes, but the leads-up take weeks. And two weeks later the pregnancy test that changes everything.
Months 7-15: Pregnancy Monitoring
After that, the surrogacy pregnancy calendar moves into a phase of routine monitoring and care once pregnancy is confirmed. Your surrogate will receive complete prenatal care during every trimester.
What this includes:
Regular ultrasounds and health checkups
Nutritional guidance and supplements
Continuous communication between all parties
Preparation for delivery logistics
At Ekmi Fertility, intended parents can remain as involved as they desire. We think you matter in this pregnancy.
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Month 16-18: Delivery and Parenthood
The last leg of comprehensive surrogacy timeline India is the birth of your baby. Delivery generally happens at around month 16-18 (depending on the time pregnancy was confirmed.)
Following the delivery, you and your partner finalize the legal process of transferring parental rights to you. Birth certificates come out, and all of the sudden, that timeline is now also a lifetime.
Why Timeline Varies
Let’s be real: not every surrogacy step by step timeline looks exactly like this. Medical issues, legal delays or transfer failures can also drag it out. All that matters is finding a team that changes with you.
FAQs
How much time does surrogacy take in India?
In India, the overall gestational surrogacy timeline ranges from 16 to 24 months (screening + legal process + IVF and pregnancy).
How long does the longest surrogacy stage last?
Pregnancy surveillance (9 months) is the lengthiest, while initial screening and surrogate matching together maybe 4-5 months.
Can we speed up the surrogacy timeline?
Some stages can be accelerated, but India’s medical and legal imperatives set minimum time periods – for safety and compliance reasons – which cannot be expedited.
What are the reasons for delays in surrogacy timeline?
Unsuccessful embryo transfer, holdups in legal papers, difficulties in matching with the surrogate, and other medical setbacks can also add some additional months to the estimated time.
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