Becoming A Parent
Acquaint Yourself With Afrigha
The surrogacy process is personal and it is important to choose a surrogacy program that you can trust to meet your needs. The first step for all intending parents is to learn more about how surrogacy works in our program. We’d love to meet with you to explain how our program works
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1. Initial Consultation
We are here to address all your questions and concerns, ensuring you understand every step of the process. Your confidence and comfort are our top priorities. We encourage you to ask any questions you have at any time for any reason. This is a significant step, and we want you to feel secure and knowledgeable every step of the way.
3. Documentation for Shipping (if neccessary):
We assist you in preparing all your legal, medical, and shipping (if needed) documentation. We draft the necessary documents and provide clear instructions and contacts to ensure everything is done correctly and on time. If we cannot get your documents in order and get you accepted into our surrogacy program, we will immediately refund your first payment in full. For our programs, you only need to visit Ghana once for delivery. If you plan on providing your own eggs for IVF, then you will need to visit twice.
5. Surrogate Selection:
We are very strict in selecting surrogates, conducting extensive psychological and medical screenings. Our surrogates must pass over 40 medical tests. We also evaluate their lifestyle and environment. Although we have many candidates, only 1 in 35 is accepted. Ensuring we have the healthiest surrogates is our top priority!
Your relationship with your surrogate
Another important factor in matching you with a surrogate is the level and frequency of contact you prefer. Every couple is different: some enjoy receiving our weekly updates, copies of all tests, information, and photos, while others prefer to keep in touch through email or WhatsApp, even on a weekly basis. Since all our surrogates in Ghana speak English, sharing the pregnancy journey becomes much easier and more enjoyable.
Transfer / Implantation Day
Once your precious embryos are ready, your surrogate will begin endometrial stimulation in preparation for the transfer.
Delivery
With your surrogate under constant monitoring, we inform you when you should be on your way. You are welcome to be present at the delivery, unless there is a quarantine or complications. Your child stays in the maternity hospital for 1-3 days. You will have a private room at the maternity hospital so that you can stay with your child 24/7.
2. Conclude on our Services Agreement
The Services Agreement is signed electronically, and at this stage, you will select a specific program. We collect your tests and information to share with doctors, obtaining their recommendations and feedback. This way, you have more information to make a well-informed decision about a program that provides you with security without overpaying for something you do not need.
4. Donor Selection (if neccessary):
We work with your criteria and timeline to present you with excellent Ghanaian or Ukrainian donors. Our donors undergo the most thorough testing available in Ghana or Ukraine. While donors remain anonymous in both countries, you will receive photos, as well as information about their height, weight, level of education, and medical history.
6. Pregnancy Care
Throughout the entire pregnancy, surrogates live in specially prepared apartments, where they receive care from chefs, nurses, and housekeepers. Our surrogate coordinators stay in touch with them daily, monitoring their health, lifestyle, and living conditions, including the temperature in the house, nutrition regime, and hygiene standards required for a successful pregnancy. We thoroughly assess their living conditions before they join the program to guarantee their well-being.
IVF + ICSI
Our amazing embryologists create and lovingly nurture your embryos to 5 or 6-day blastocysts. It takes about 2 weeks to get the results.
Pregnancy
The pregnancy blood test is taken 12 days after the transfer, which
can feel like forever! During the pregnancy, your surrogate is monitored
constantly. She will reside at the clinic throughout the 12 days
or as required by the doctors. We facilitate whatever level of relationship
and contact you would like to have with your surrogate
throughout the pregnancy. You will receive reports on tests and doctors’
visits regularly throughout the pregnancy.
Exit Documentation
Throughout the entire pregnancy process, our team will handle the
preparation of the exit documentation you’ll need after your baby’s
birth. This means that shortly after the birth, you’ll receive your newborn’s
birth certificate with your name on it, along with a complete
set of necessary documents for preparing the exit documentation.
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Reach out to us today with your questions and let us guide you through every step of this life-changing process. Your journey with us could be the beginning of a wonderful new chapter for everyone involved. Contact us now to start the conversation.
