Embarking on the journey of starting a family through IVF and surrogacy is one of the most layered emotional journeys one can go through. Ekmi Fertility have families who come to us every day worn out, hopeful with millions of questions. A question you may have coming up is this: what exactly does a surrogate experience before getting through the approval? It is an see the psychological evaluation: it is easy forget step, but really one the most crucial parts of all the process.
Why the Psychological Evaluation Exists
All the other kind of physical problem has nothing on a very necessary emotional strength. The surrogate mother has to be prepared – not merely willing – for navigating grappling with attachment, delivery and passing the baby off. Evaluation wasn’t some test that she could pass or fail. It is a dialogue, an uncomfortable one, but simply to safeguard everyone: surrogate and intended parents and child.
What the Evaluation Covers
To do this, a trained fertility specialist and authorised therapist usually evaluates 4 areas:
- Emotional preparedness – Has she really thought through what it would mean to have a baby and then give it away? Is she doing this of her own accord, and not coerced by family?
- Back up system – Is there a partner, family members or tight-knit group who understands and supports her?
- Mental history – Where she shares any previous mental issues, like depression, anxiety or trauma; not to deem her unfit but so we can create a support net.
- Knowledge about some laws related to surrogacy – Be aware of rights, duties, advantages and disadvantages of being the surrogate mother as per India surrogacy laws.
- Coping skills – How does she cope with stress? What is she going to do emotionally after giving birth?
- Boundaries – What she expects regarding contact with the intended family during and after pregnancy.
It is always our practice in Ekmi Fertility to take this process slowly and avoid pressure. Our surrogacy doctor and counselling team works to earn the confidence of all candidates, often long before any medical process commences.
What if I Have Concerns?
Rather than shunning a perhaps ambivalent or emotionally conflicted surrogacy candidate outright, we do counselling. Counselling with support, time and honest conversations. Our aim is never to simply plug a hole in a surrogacy program – it is to guarantee the appropriate fit for everybody involved. This is just one of the factors that set our guaranteed surrogacy program apart. Psychological rigour, not a medical checklist go into building it.
A Note on Cost and Access
We know that families considering surrogacy want to appreciate more about not just the cost of surrogacy in India, but also affordable surrogacy packages and what is included in them. The psychological evaluation is a mandatory part of every one of our packages – not an add-on. The best surrogacy clinic is one both you and the agency believe can help solidly plan this step of your process. At Ekmi Fertility, we do.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com
FAQs
Q: Can IVF scalp a surrogate psychological assessment?
Yes. In most instances as such surrogacies involve IVF, the surrogate is briefed about egg transfer procedure and other necessary steps surrounding the embryo transfer process. Educating yourself about the medical procedures decreases anxiety and normalizes expectations.
Q: Can a surrogate not pass the psychological evaluation?
Not exactly. Rather than being rejected outright, the process is paused if serious concerns are identified. All support and counselling is provided first.
Q: How does IVF success rate affect surrogacy planning?
IVF outcomes directly influence timelines. Even in situations where more than one transfer may be necessary, the surrogate is specifically evaluated for the psychological readiness to deal with that uncertainty.
Q: If more counselling is needed for surrogacy, does that increase the surrogacy cost?
Ekmi Fertility provides counselling support as part of our surrogacy packages. Emotional support for your surrogate – and for you, too – doesn’t cost extra.
To know more Call 9319737070 or email us at info@ekmifertility.com