FAQ: Surrogate Care & Monitoring in Mexico
Parents deserve clarity. Below you’ll find straightforward answers about screening, vitamins, testing, prenatal visits, and how you’ll stay involved throughout pregnancy. ​
​Q: How are surrogates screened before they join the program?
A: Every surrogate completes a multi-step review: OB history, psychological evaluation, infectious disease testing, drug/nicotine screening, and confirmation of a stable home environment and support network. Only candidates who pass all steps move forward.
Q: Do surrogates take prenatal vitamins and supplements?
A: Yes. Prenatal vitamins and folic acid are provided by the clinic and begin before embryo transfer to support early fetal development.
​Q: What does ongoing medical monitoring look like?
A: Surrogates follow a structured prenatal schedule with regular OB visits, ultrasounds to confirm growth and development, and routine lab checks. Parents receive medical updates and ultrasound results.
Q: How is drug use and smoking monitoring handled during pregnancy?​​
A: Screening occurs before program entry and randomly during preparation and pregnancy. Follow-up tests are unannounced to ensure continued safety and accountability.
Q: What day-to-day support does a surrogate receive?​​​
A: Transportation help for medical visits. You will receive consistent coordinator check-ins, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and a clear method for quickly escalating health concerns.
Q: How involved can intended parents be if we’re not in Mexico?
A: Very. You can receive regular summaries and ultrasound images/videos, join key appointments by video, and stay in touch via your coordinator. You’re informed and included.
​Q: Who makes medical decisions about the baby during pregnancy?
A: The intended parents make medical decisions about the pregnancy and baby. The surrogate does not hold parental decision-making rights.
Q: How is drug use and smoking monitoring handled during pregnancy?​​
A: Screening occurs before program entry and randomly during preparation and pregnancy. Follow-up tests are unannounced to ensure continued safety and accountability.
Q: What day-to-day support does a surrogate receive?​​​
A: Transportation help for medical visits. You will receive consistent coordinator check-ins, nutrition and lifestyle guidance, and a clear method for quickly escalating health concerns.
Q: How involved can intended parents be if we’re not in Mexico?
A: Very. You can receive regular summaries and ultrasound images/videos, join key appointments by video, and stay in touch via your coordinator. You’re informed and included.
​Q: Who makes medical decisions about the baby during pregnancy?
A: The intended parents make medical decisions about the pregnancy and baby. The surrogate does not hold parental decision-making rights.
Q: How is drug use and smoking monitoring handled during pregnancy?​​
A: Screening occurs before program entry and randomly during preparation and pregnancy. Follow-up tests are unannounced to ensure continued safety and accountability.
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