Surrogacy

Question 1

How is the impregnation of the surrogate done?

Answer 1

• either by artificial insemination from the man (commissioning father)
• or implantation of an embryo from the woman (commissioning mother) through IVF

Question 1

What is a surrogate?

Answer 1

• a woman who carries a baby on behalf of future parents who are medically unable to do so

Question 2

What is required by law in order for surrogacy to action to commence?

Answer 2

• a high court application must grant its approval

Question 3

What is included in the documents required for the high court application?

Answer 3

• psychological reports for surrogate mother and commissioning parents
• medical report for commissioning parents with proof that they are unable to achieve a pregnancy for themselves
• social worker’s report for surrogate and commissioning parents

Question 4

What may surrogacy not be done for?

Answer 4

• may not be done for commercial gain
• surrogate may only claim for loss of income and other expenses incurred as a direct result of the surrogacy/pregnancy

Question 5

What must the surrogate surrender?

Answer 5

• any parental rights