Who can become parents through surrogacy in Colombia?: We warmly welcome all individuals and couples! Colombia’s constitution ensures equality, and since 2015, our courts have embraced every type of family with open arms. Whether you’re in a partnership or not, we specialize in supporting beautiful journeys through egg donation and surrogacy, guiding you with care every step of the way.
Do I need to meet any prerequisites to join the program?: We want to ensure that everyone is ready for this life-changing experience. You and your partner (if applicable) will need to provide a recent background check and undergo a psycho-social evaluation. This process is also extended to your surrogate, ensuring that everyone is in the best emotional and legal place.
Will I have legal representation throughout the entire process?: Absolutely! You’ll have dedicated legal support from the beginning, guiding you all the way through to the moment your baby’s birth certificate is finalized. Our legal team will be there to handle all necessary steps and procedures. Nothing is more important than your peace of mind.
Where will the birth take place? Your baby will be born in one of Colombia’s trusted hospitals, each offering a safe and nurturing environment. Depending on your surrogate’s insurance network, the hospital may vary, but rest assured, the care will be top-notch and welcoming—just like you would expect at home.
Is gender selection possible in Colombia?While Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) is available, our clinic focuses on selecting the embryo with the best potential for success, regardless of gender. Our priority is always giving your baby the healthiest and happiest start in life!
What are the success rates?Every journey is unique, but many couples have achieved success using normal sperm, egg donation, and surrogacy. Success rates can be as high as 75% per attempt!
Is Colombia safe?Absolutely! Bogotá is one of Latin America’s safest cities, ranking even safer than many U.S. cities. We collaborate with clinics in secure, vibrant residential areas surrounded by universities and medical centers, providing a comfortable, safe place for you to visit and start your family.
Where should I stay during my first visit?We’re here to help make your visit as smooth as possible! We provide a list of recommended Airbnbs and hotels close to the clinics we work with. We want you to feel comfortable during your journey.
What testing is done on egg donors?Our egg donors undergo extensive screenings to ensure their health and suitability. This includes psychological evaluations, genetic testing for inherited conditions (like cystic fibrosis or spinal muscular atrophy), and screenings for infectious diseases like HIV and hepatitis. We’re committed to your peace of mind.
Can we use a known egg donor?In Colombia, egg donation must be anonymous. However, rest assured that every donor is carefully vetted and thoroughly tested, so you can feel confident in the process and the quality of the donor you are matched with.
What testing is done on surrogate mothers?Just like with egg donors, our surrogates undergo rigorous screenings, including psychological evaluations, infectious disease tests, and a comprehensive uterine evaluation before embryo transfer. This ensures everything is perfectly aligned for a healthy and successful pregnancy.
What happens if we have a failed attempt?If you have frozen embryos, you may be able to try again in as little as one month! If not, we’ll begin a new cycle to create more embryos—without any extra cost for additional attempts in our program. We’re here to support you through every step of the way.
What is the average time for the exit process after birth?The timing can vary depending on your citizenship and other factors, but it usually takes about 3 to 6 weeks. If you’re able to secure a Colombian passport for your baby and don’t require a visa for your home country, the process could be as short as two weeks!
Can the birth certificate be revised to remove the surrogate mother?Yes, thanks to Colombian law, we can help revise the birth certificate to reflect your family. After a DNA test confirms the biological relationship with the father, our legal team will handle everything, even once you’re back home.
Who will be listed on the birth certificate?Under Colombian law, the birth certificate will initially list the surrogate mother and biological father. Don’t worry, though—we’ll help you through the process of updating it to reflect your family as it truly is.
What prenatal care is given to the surrogate?Your surrogate will receive excellent prenatal care, including regular beta HCG tests, ultrasounds starting at week 7, and advanced non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) around week 10. We also provide monthly ultrasounds to closely monitor the baby’s health and well-being.
Can HIV+ individuals pursue surrogacy?Yes, absolutely! We offer sperm washing to ensure the process is safe and viable for everyone, including individuals living with HIV. This ensures that all intended parents have the opportunity to pursue their dreams of parenthood.
How many attempts will the surrogate mother make?Your surrogate will agree to up to three embryo transfers. If additional transfers are necessary, we will help match you with a new surrogate to continue the journey at no additional cost to you.
Can we communicate with our surrogate during the process?We encourage you to build a supportive relationship with your surrogate throughout the process. We will facilitate video calls so you can connect with her and share the excitement as your pregnancy progresses.
How can we ensure our surrogate is taking care of herself and the baby?Your surrogate will have regular medical checkups and psychological support throughout her journey. In addition, a social worker will visit her home to ensure she’s receiving the proper care and attention, ensuring a healthy and safe pregnancy for both her and your baby.
Who can become parents through surrogacy in Colombia?Everyone is welcome here! Colombia’s constitution ensures that no one faces discrimination, and since 2015, the courts have recognized all types of families with open arms. We specialize in supporting beautiful journeys of egg donation and surrogacy, guiding you every step of the way.
Do I need to meet any prerequisites to join the program?We do have a couple of steps to ensure everything goes smoothly. You and your partner (if applicable) will need to provide a recent background check and undergo a psycho-social evaluation. It’s the same process we ask of your surrogate to ensure everyone is in the best possible place legally and emotionally.
Will I have legal representation throughout the entire process?Absolutely! You’ll have dedicated legal support from the very start, all the way through the desired day of receiving your baby’s birth certificate and any court procedures necessary to update the birth certificate.
Where will the birth take place?The birth will take place in one of Colombia’s wonderful hospitals. Depending on the insurance network of your surrogate, it may vary, but rest assured it will be in a safe and welcoming environment, just like back home in the U.S.
Is gender selection possible in Colombia?While Pre-Implantation Genetic Screening (PGS) is available, the clinic always prioritizes selecting the embryo with the best potential for success, regardless of gender. It’s all about giving your baby the best start in life!
What are the success rates?Every journey is unique, but many couples have found success with normal sperm, egg donation, and surrogacy – success rates can be as high as 75% per attempt!
Is Colombia safe?Yes! Bogotá is one of Latin America’s safest cities, and it’s ranked safer than many cities in the U.S. Plus, we work with clinics located in wonderful residential areas, surrounded by universities and medical facilities, making it a comfortable and secure place to visit.
Where should I stay during my first visit?We provide a list of AirBB choices and hotels located close to the clinics we work with. You are free to make your selection. We recommend you are close to the clinic so you can visit our facilities and see that everything feel smooth and easy!
What testing is done on egg donors?Our donors undergo careful psychological screenings, genetic testing to check for inherited conditions like cystic fibrosis, fragile X, and spinal muscular atrophy, and infectious disease screenings for HIV, hepatitis, and other conditions. We take every measure to ensure your donor is healthy and well-prepared.
Can we use a known egg donor?In Colombia, egg donation must be anonymous. We ensure that every donor is thoroughly vetted to give you the peace of mind you need.
What testing is done on surrogate mothers?Just like egg donors, surrogates undergo psychological screenings, infectious disease tests, and a thorough uterine evaluation before embryo transfer to ensure everything is just right for the pregnancy.
What happens if we have a failed attempt?If you have frozen embryos, you may be able to try again in just a month! If not, we’ll begin a new cycle to create more embryos. And the best part? There are no extra costs for additional attempts in our program.
What is the average time for the exit process after birth?The timing can vary depending on your citizenship and other factors, but usually, it takes about 3 to 6 weeks. If you get a Colombian passport for your baby and don’t need a visa for your home country, the process could be as short as two weeks!
Can the birth certificate be revised to remove the surrogate mother?Yes! Thanks to Colombian law, we can help revise the birth certificate to reflect your family. A DNA test will confirm the biological relationship with the father, and our legal team will take care of everything, even after you’ve returned home.
Who will be listed on the birth certificate?Under Colombian law, the surrogate mother and biological father will initially be on the birth certificate. But don’t worry, we’ll help you through the process of updating it to reflect your family.
What is the average time for the exit process after birth?The timing can vary depending on your citizenship and other factors, but usually, it takes about 3 to 6 weeks. If you get a Colombian passport for your baby and don’t need a visa for your home country, the process could be as short as two weeks!
What prenatal care is given to the surrogate?Your surrogate will receive excellent care, with regular beta HCG tests, ultrasounds starting at week 7, and the latest non-invasive prenatal testing (NIPT) around week 10 to check for chromosomal issues. We also provide monthly ultrasounds to keep a close eye on the baby’s health.