IVF and gestational surrogacy
IVF involves fertilisation and embryo culture in a laboratory. A gestational carrier receives an embryo and carries the pregnancy without providing the egg used to create it. The plan must connect genetic sources, treatment and documentation.
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Egg, sperm and embryo sources
Eggs and sperm may come from intended parents or donors, with records and consent for each source. Families with stored embryos also need storage records, receiving clinic requirements and any transport arrangements.
Embryo culture and transfer preparation
The clinic arranges retrieval or thawing, fertilisation, culture, storage and transfer preparation. The doctor assesses whether embryo testing is appropriate. Complete the carrier assessments and establish medication, consent and applicable legal documents before transfer.
Care after pregnancy is established
The clinical team arranges pregnancy testing, obstetric referral and antenatal care after transfer. Agree how reports are shared, emergency contacts and post-birth procedures, with responsibilities and costs reflected in the contract.
References
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