Is it legal in Colombia to carry out this process?
Yes, in Colombia it is legal under certain requirements such as not using the ovum of the surrogate mother, that she do so altruistically and that couples have fertility problems.
In addition, in the case of same-sex couples, Colombian law approved the adoption by these same couples, as long as one of them is the biological father of the baby.
How long does it take to find a surrogate mother?
Usually, we have several surrogates available to help, unless the couple has very specific characteristics.
Can I choose the sex of the baby?
Yes, it is currently possible to choose the sex of the baby thanks to technical and scientific advances, aimed at facilitating the identification of embryos, through the Embriomap Test, it is identified if they are female or male embryos, to then select the embryo that will be implanted in the uterus of the pregnant woman.
How long must I stay in Colombia to carry out the process?
For the initial part, it would be 4 to 5 business days, which would be used for:
- Signature of the contract.
- Know the surrogate mother.
- Choose egg donor if needed.
- Leaving genetic samples from the biological parents.
In the final part for the birth of the baby, the estimated time would be from 30 to 45 days, according to the pediatrician's prescription.
What happens if the surrogate mother wants to keep the baby?
For this reason, a contract is signed at the beginning of the process, which certifies that you are the biological parents of the baby, also for this reason the ovules of the pregnant woman are not used, so that she does not have any link or legal right over the baby.