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21/01/2021

Antiphospholipid Syndrome: Causes, Symptoms & Diagnosis https://babygest.com/en/antiphospholipid-syndrome/

Although currently the treatment for antiphospholipid syndrome is effective, it can lead to women not achieving pregnancy and therefore needing surrogacy to become mothers. This disease is characterized by a situation of hypercoagulation caused by the attack of antibodies.

18/01/2021

What does a chemical pregnancy mean? https://babygest.com/en/chemical-pregnancy/

A biochemical or chemical pregnancy occurs when the embryo stops its development after implantation at an early stage of gestation. The causes are unknown and a woman normally doesn't present symptoms.

31/12/2020

How to choose the best embryo for transfer? Characteristics and Methods for embryo selection: https://babygest.com/en/choosing-the-best-embryo/

Embryos are selected for transfer based on their quality. Different embryonic characteristics are analyzed depending on the day the transfer is to be made. In addition, PGD and Time-Lapse allows a better embryo selection.

01/07/2020

What is the purpose of the preimplantation genetic diagnosis (PGD) in assisted reproduction? https://babygest.com/en/preimplantation-genetic-diagnosis-pgd/

PGD is a complement to the IVF technique that helps to prevent the birth of children with genetic anomalies as well as to reduce miscarriages and implantation failures.

03/03/2020

How can a woman know her fertility status? Check it out here: https://babygest.com/en/female-fertility-testing/

Hormone analysis, complete gynaecological check-up with transvaginal ultrasound and hysterosalpingography are the main fertility tests for women.

03/02/2020

Hysterectomy is the partial or total removal of the uterus and is therefore a cause of infertility.

Despite the loss of uterus it is still possible for a woman to fulfil her dream of becoming a mother: https://babygest.com/en/being-mother-after-hysterectomy/

21/01/2020

Gamete donation is a supportive act in which a young and healthy person decides to help others with infertility problems. Read more about the donation process here: https://babygest.com/en/gametes-donation/

In surrogacy, gametes donation can also be used. If necessary, an egg donor, a s***m donor or even the donation of both gametes can be used.

14/01/2020

When resorting to fertility treatments, it is not always possible for future parents to use their own gamets. In these cases, egg or s***m donors or even both are needed.

Learn more about the procedure here: https://babygest.com/en/gametes-donation/

In surrogacy, gametes donation can also be used. If necessary, an egg donor, a s***m donor or even the donation of both gametes can be used.

16/12/2019

Interested in becoming an egg donor? Here's all you need to know: https://babygest.com/en/egg-donation/

When in a surrogacy process it is necessary to resort to egg donation, it is necessary to know the laws about oocyte donation in the country where the surrogacy will take place.

16/12/2019

Did you know that Denmark allows traditional surrogacy? https://babygest.com/en/denmark/

Surrogacy may be applied in Denmark, but only in the traditional form, without financial compensation and with subsequent adoption.

04/12/2019

Why do many couples choose to undergo a fertility treatment abroad? https://babygest.com/en/fertility-tourism/

Fertility tourism, also known as reproductive tourism or cross-border reproductive care, is a type of medical tourism that involves traveling to a foreign country or another jurisdiction to undergo fertility treatment, usually surrogacy, donor conception, or gender selection

18/11/2019

How successfull is IVF? https://babygest.com/en/ivf-success-rates/

The success rate of in vitro fertilization varies according to numerous aspects such as the age of the woman, the technique applied, the egg origin, etc.

07/11/2019

Moral and surrogacy- a contradiction in itself? In our latest post we'll discuss the moral implications of this reproductive treatment. https://babygest.com/en/moral-implications-of-surrogacy/

Is surrogacy an ethically acceptable practice? What are the moral implications of its practice? This is discussed in this article.

25/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/definition-of-cygote-embryo-and-fetus/ When do you speak of cygote, embryo and fetus? More about here:

The meanings of zygote, embryo and fetus are different, although they tend to be confused. In this article we explain the differences.

24/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/surrogacy-in-portugal/ Surrogacy in Portugal: How does the legal situation look like?

Portugal approves free surrogacy applied solely for medical reasons. We will tell you the conditions and situation for foreigners.

22/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/possible-problems-in-surrogacy/ What problems may occur in surrogacy and how can they be prevented?

The surrogacy process must be well defined in the contract in order to avoid complications for the surrogate mother and/or parents.

21/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/surrogacy-in-south-africa/ South Africa and its surrogacy laws- find out more about the current situation in our latest article.

Surrogacy in South Africa is only accessible to residents and if it's carried out altruistically.

17/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/surrogacy-in-israel/

Did you know that Israel brought out a new amendment of surrogacy law?

In Israel, surrogacy is permitted only for heterosexual couples who reside there. The law provides for surrogate mothers to receive compensation.

16/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/sterility-or-infertility/ What's the difference between sterility and infertility?

Sterility and Infertility are usually used to refer to the inability to have children, but they are not exactly the same. What makes them different?

15/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/domestic-adoption-in-united-states/ What is the situation in the U.S regarding child adoption?

Domestic adoption is a child protection mesure that enables a family to be formed with helpless children who cannot be with their biological parents.

14/10/2019

There are cases in surrogacy in which the fertility treatment should be combined with egg donation.

When is egg donation in surrogacy indicated?More about it here: https://babygest.com/en/egg-donation-and-surrogacy/

Egg donation is possible in surrogacy as long as it is done in a country whose law allows the combination of both techniques.

10/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/choosing-a-family-member-as-a-surrogate/ Is it possible to choose a family member as a surrogate?

Did you know that surrogacy between relatives allows a grandmother to give birth to her own grandson or a sister to her nephew? Here's how.

07/10/2019

https://babygest.com/en/surrogacy-in-china/

Considering surrogacy in China? Before starting, we recommend you read our latest article:

Surrogacy is prohibited in China and even punishable by high fines. Numerous cases are carried out clanedestinely, though.

02/10/2019

Ever wondered what the japanese law says on surrogacy? Continue reading here why there is only one doctor willing to perform surrogacy treatments: https://babygest.com/en/surrogacy-in-japan/

In Japan, surrogacy is not regulated, i.e. neither permitted nor prohibited. Thus, virtually no Japanese physician performs this technique.

01/10/2019

What is the situation in Ireland in terms of surrogacy?

More about surrogacy in Ireland in our latest article: https://babygest.com/en/surrogacy-in-ireland/

Ireland does not have a law on general assisted reproduction. Therefore, the surrogacy contract is not binding and this can lead to problems.

26/09/2019

There are several types of pregnancy tests. When and how to do it can be read here: https://babygest.com/en/pregnancy-test/

The pregnancy test is a moment that the parents of intention live with emotion and nervousness. It is important that the surrogate mother waits for the test at the time indicated by the assisted reproduction clinic.

26/09/2019

In fertility treatments, one of the steps taken is the embryo transfer. If you want to know how the transfer is performed, don't miss out on our latest article: https://babygest.com/en/embryo-transfer/

Embryo transfer, the last step of in vitro fertilization, consists of introducing the best quality embryos into the uterus.

24/09/2019

The period between the last step of ART and the pregnancy test is called two-week wait.

Tips on how to survive until the pregnancy test results and information about possible symptoms of the waiting period can be discovered here: https://babygest.com/en/two-week-wait/

The purported Two-week wait is the period between a reproductive treatment and the realization of the pregnancy test. What symptoms do occur?

20/09/2019

https://babygest.com/en/icsi/

Our most recent article deals with the ICSI process. If you want to know how this fertility treatment works, click here:

ICSI is a form of in vitro fertilization in which s***m is introduced directly into the oocyte.

19/09/2019

Considering surrogacy abroad? Then we might have a suitable destination for you:

https://babygest.com/en/canada/

Surrogacy is legal in Canada according to the Assisted Human Reproduction Act (AHRA). Surrogacy arrangements must be altruistic, which means that surrogates can't be paid.

18/09/2019

There are various steps to make in IVF. The last one is the embryo transfer. In order to favor the transfer, it is necessary to prepare the patient's endometrium.

Would you like to know more about this process? Don't miss out on our today's article:

https://babygest.com/en/endometrium-preparation/

In order to favor the implantation of the embryo in the uterus, medication based on estrogens and progesterone is administered to the gestational carrier.

17/09/2019

https://babygest.com/en/surrogacy-in-europe/

In today's article we talk about surrogacy in the European continent. Here's where surrogay is allowed and where not:

Surrogacy is allowed in the following European countries only: Greece, Georgia, Russia, Ukraine and United Kingdom. Would you like to know the legal conditions?

25/01/2019

We are surrogacy becomes Babygest

In order to group all our projects under the same name, We are surrogacy becomes Babygest. Our goal remains to be the largest online community to find clinics, patients, and Surrogacy specialists.
https://babygest.com/en/we-are-surrogacy-becomes-babygest/

In order to group all our projects under the same name, We are surrogacy becomes Babygest. Our goal remains to be the largest online community to find

24/01/2019

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09/07/2018

How to Become a Surrogate Mother - Requirements & Qualifications

What Are the Main Requirements for a Woman to Become a ?

Surrogacy agencies only choose the healthiest candidates to become surrogates to ensure the safety and well-being of everyone involved in the process. To qualify as a surrogate, you must meet the basic requirements and qualifications that you'll find in detail in this guide.