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Why assessment is important for a surrogate mother?

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The word surrogate has come from the word subrogate in Latin meaning substitute. Ever since the popularity of the ART treatment and its astounding success in giving babies to infertile couples, surrogacy in India refers to surrogate mothers by the word surrogate. The surrogate mother plays the most important role in the entire surrogacy process. Therefore, it is very important that the evaluation of the surrogate mother is done before the start of the process. The physical as well as the mental assessment of the surrogate mother is required to ensure a successful pregnancy and subsequent delivery of the child. Physical assessment like all the vital parameters of health needs to be evaluated including history of health. The medical, psychological, criminal and financial background of the surrogate mother should be evaluated in totality. Her complete blood test with HIV, Hepatitis B, Hepatitis C, ECG, Chest X Ray, Mammogram, Pap Smear are some of the tests that are mandatory for a surr...
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Assisted Hatching

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Assisted hatching is a micro manipulation technique performed in a lab during IVF procedure to improve the chance of pregnancy. It is also known as Zona Hatching, Drilling or Thinning. In natural conception, hatching takes place on its own. During 5-7 days of hatching the lining of the fertilised embryo is covered by a shell known as zona pellucida. After entering the uterus the outer shell of the embryo dissolves partially and the hatched embryo gets implanted in the uterus wall resulting in conception. In IVF procedure it has been found that sometimes the embryos don’t hatch on its own requiring a lab technique to help successful implant. This artificial thinning or breaching of zona is performed to improve the chances of pregnancy. This procedure is performed before embryo transfer of the patient and used for the mother and the surrogate mother . In this assisted hatching procedure, various methods are used to make this artificial hole. The embryologist might use a micro needl...
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Surrogacy in Delhi | Surrogacy in India | Surrogacy Process

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PCOD stands for Polycystic Ovary Disease and PCOS stands for Polycystic Ovary Syndrome. Both the terms indicate a common hormonal disorder resulting in chronic anovulation in women when irregular menstrual cycle with increased male hormones are present in their body during their reproductive age. The symptoms vary from one to the other. Most commonly the ovaries get enlarged with multiple small cysts which is visible in ultra sound. The disruption in menstrual cycle and late onset of period is one indicative factor. Presence of more male hormones prevents women from ovulating causing infertility . Problems like Hirsutism or increased growth of hair in the body also happens due to production of androgens or male hormones. It can also lead to balding like condition in men or cause acne. Constantly high levels of LH hormone results in anovulation, the level of Progesterone doesn’t rise. As a result of anovulation the endometrium is exposed to unopposed estrogen thereby increasing risk ...
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How to reduce your risk of infertility?

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Infertility is a widely discussed topic these days. With the rising pollution levels everywhere, the toxicity in the air has gone up increasing infertility problems worldwide. India is also no exception and both female and male infertility accounts for one third each of all infertility problems. Infertility is when a male and female partner fails to conceive within an year of regular unprotected sex. There can be various reasons causing infertility. It can be medical, congenital or lifestyle. Lifestyle plays a very important role in reducing infertility. If an infertile couple make certain changes in their lifestyle, the chance to conception increases a lot more. Let us explore the facts responsible in female and male infertility and what should be done to curb it. Reproductive health eventually depends on the general health. We all must consider our general health as a temple and take good care of it. The reproductive health would then fall in its place. Weight – Overweig...
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Surrogacy in Delhi | Surrogacy in India | Surrogacy Process

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Surrogacy myths and facts

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Surrogacy in India is surrounded with lot of controversies. Therefore, it is not unusual for surrogacy to be associated with many myths.  While looking for Surrogacy the intended parents are advised to learn the facts so that these myths can be debunked. The most common myths are: Myth 1: Only the wealthy and influential can go for surrogacy Fact 1: This is a myth as the fact is although surrogacy is an expensive process, people from lower socio economic backgrounds also opt for surrogacy. The natural desire to be a parent and have a child of own motivates the couple to save and also sometimes seek financial help from family and friends. There are many low cost surrogacy clinics in Delhi which offers cheap surrogacy. Myth 2: Surrogate mother refuses to hand over the child Fact 2: The surrogate mother gets counselling from day 1 and is well aware about the fact that this is not her biological child and she has to hand over the baby immediately after birth. Her psychologic...
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