FAQ: Parental Rights and Medical Decision-Making in Mexico Surrogacy
Below you’ll find straightforward answers about surrogacy programs in Mexico regarding Parental Rights and medical decision-making in Mexico surrogacy.
​Q: Who makes medical decisions during the pregnancy?
A: Medical decisions follow a shared structure. Intended parents provide direction on the care of the pregnancy and the baby. The surrogate maintains autonomy over her own health and personal comfort, and the medical team oversees treatment according to medical standards and the surrogacy agreement.
This approach keeps everyone protected and supported.
Q: Does the surrogate have rights during the pregnancy?
A: Yes. The surrogate keeps full autonomy over her body and personal medical care. She has the right to safe, respectful treatment and to make decisions about her well-being. These rights work alongside the intended parents' role in guiding decisions related to the baby.
​Q: When are contracts signed?
A: The surrogacy agreement is completed before any embryo transfer or medical steps for the surrogate. This ensures that expectations, responsibilities, and protections are clear from the beginning for both the surrogate and the intended parents.
Q: How are disagreements or questions handled during the pregnancy?
A: Most questions are answered by following the Surrogacy Agreement and the guidance of the medical team. Communication is coordinated through SMARTPath to keep everything consistent, supportive, and well-documented.
Q: How does SMARTPath support both sides during the process?
A: SMARTPath assists with contract coordination, communication, scheduling, surrogate support, insurance, and legal steps after your baby is born. Intended parents and surrogates are never left to navigate medical or logistical decisions alone.
Q: Does Mexico recognize intended parents as the legal parents?
A: Legal processes depend on the specific circumstances of the intended parents and the laws of their home country. SMARTPath plans the exit process from the beginning and guides families through every step needed for documentation and citizenship. The surrogacy agreement outlines roles and responsibilities clearly so intended parents understand what to expect.
​Q: How is the surrogate protected during the journey?
A: Surrogates receive medical screening before joining the program, ongoing care during pregnancy, insurance coverage, and a clearly defined payment schedule. They are also supported by SMARTPath coordinators who help ensure appointments, communication, and expectations are handled respectfully.
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