Surrogacy at Ukrainian clinic BioTexCom

Anastasia Aleksandrova, the Head of English department, talks about surrogacy process for British citizens at BioTexCom Open Days in London.

[lindajohnson]

Good job, Biotex! Things explained detailed. I cannot speak positively enough about our experience at BioTexCom. We underwent surrogacy VIP program there and were very lucky to have our little boy after shot#1. We found every single staff member, that we dealt with, to be professional, friendly and respectful. Having just completed 1 round at the clinic, we can not hesitate in recommending this repro centre enough. The care, empathy and genuine compassion we were shown made our journey much easier. The professionalism by all staff was always consistent. We always felt well informed and we were consistently made aware and informed of each process to be undertaken. Here I would like to say our great thanks to the med staff, our beautiful dr and nurses. We were treated with the utmost respect, kindness and understanding during this delicate and emotional journey.

[erinlaird]

I found your video extremely useful. With your help, many couples can feel the great emotions from their father- and motherhood. Even if they think that they have no chances to success you can change their minds! God bless you. You have to popularize this treatment. Because even in the XXI century people are still afraid of the surrogacy. I have no idea why they think so. Hopefully, more and more celebrities also choose this treatment. So they show a great example to other couples.

[casandraignacio]

Muchas gracias a Anastasia y otros expertos que hacen este trabajo super importante para el bienestar de la gente infertil de todo el mundo. No sé hablar bien el ingles pero entiendo un poco de esta conferencia. Espero que sean más en español.

[hannastevens]

Well explained! I am impressed by your explanation about surrogacy and the whole surrogate motherhood journey. I totally trust surrogacy. But at the same time, almost every day I meet more and more people who need advice or some help because of lack of info. I believe that it is very important to keep trying as there are enough options and solutions for infertile couples. As for me, surrogacy is a real chance to live. I think that such conferences are extremely useful! When we were looking for the maternity clinic, we also visited many open days to choose the best place. I think that infertility couples will be also glad to attend such events.

[liticiaperez]

To apply for surrogacy in Ukraine, the very first thing is that a couple must be officially married in time the first appointment is conducted. Also a couple has to show the papers proving that a woman can’t get pregnant. Here's the general guideline. Then the necessary tests must be done. All the things discussed with dr and documents signed. The second appointment is conducted in order to get sperm and retrieve eggs. This very day the eggs are fertilized. On the fifth day they transfer the embryo to surrogate mother. Then a couple waits two weeks for the pregnancy test. In a month approximately the surrogate mother has her first scan. She has to do them every month since that. A couple receives each time photo and video from the procedure with translation. On week 32-34 a surro and a couple come to Kiev and they all wait for the childbirth at the place. After the birth surrogate signs the papers of her baby refusal. Then a couple waits for the papers in the embassy to be
ready.

[ccon]

Does your clinic offer egg hatching for immature egg follicles that have been retrieved? This process can greatly increase your chances of having enough mature follicles to fertilize. Is this something your clinic offers?

[auroralane]

I think that surrogacy surely is a wonderful option. Especially for couples who cannot conceive themselves. I think people should stop seeing it as a taboo. We have to talk about the problem of infertility and the usage of such treatment more! Because it can be the only option for so many couples... Infertility usually is unexpected. So people just frustrated and have no idea what to do. That is why such meetings are useful. They can help people to get to know more about helpful treatment. They will understand that there is a way-out even from a desperate situation.

[lauratazzini]

Oh that's nice you shared the record. Is your department going to conduct more events of the kind? Now when our boy is growing we're thinking about going for a sibling journey. I would love to discuss it next year, despite being in love with Ukraine it would be more convenient to meet with your team in the UK and sign when we're ready.

[melanieotis]

I like it! You know, it might be helpful and interesting for many other people. First of all, of course, it’s all because of the medical part of your conference. The one more thing I liked is that that you introduce your country to the rest of the people. I think that not all of them know about Ukraine many facts. Honestly, so am I! but you’re trying to change the situation. Anyway, even if not all these couples will choose your clinic, they would know there somewhere in Europe located such country as Ukraine. I am a proud patriot of my own land. And I believe that we all should be grateful for our native places.

[sonnyfox]

Wow! You were in London? It is great! I mean I like your idea to popularize your programs abroad. I know that in Britain some kind of fertility treatment can cost some insane sums! So most people just can’t afford it. Also, I know that the woman who gives birth is always treated as the mother in UK law and has the right to keep the child - even if they’re not genetically related. Moreover, it’s illegal to pay a surrogate in the UK, except for their reasonable expenses. That is why such seminars are extremely important. Even desperate families can find an option with your help! You can give them a kind of hope that everything is possible!

[marissaoris]

Oh. I am pretty surprised that you can organize something like “Open doors” days. How often do you provide them? Are they resultative? I mean that as we can see people here are listening to you with much interest. But what’s next? Is your efforts worth of such visits? I think that you spend so many days in preparation for such conferences… Hope that in the end, you get a lot of new clients!

[kimjones]

Hey, what`s wrong with you, guys? Why are you so empty-hearted?! Those who are yelling about adoption! Have you ever tried to take a child from an orphan house? Trust me… it is so long and challenging process. There are a few people who can succeed with this procedure.
Thus sometimes literary surrogacy is the last chance of having a baby in some families. And people must be grateful that such an opportunity is open in our days. I believe you have never seen those couples who struggle to have own baby naturally. Trust me it is the worst situation which can arise in the loving family.
I believe people must be more polite to those couples who are dealing with surrogacy. Moreover, the mass should spread the awareness about this process.

[abigailallen]

That’s interesting. I can’t say that such kind of videos is rather common among reproductive clinics. But I think that it’s a huge mistake! I feel like intended parents can consider them as very useful. For example, I not sure, but feel like such conferences lead pretty seldom. That is why not all of those who wish can visit them. But then the couple can watch such video here on the internet and get all the necessary answers! They will get the freshest information from the first hands. As for me, it is really important.

[ellarichter]

Well, it is so selfish to buy a baby :( I don’t understand those people who are ready to pay a huge among of money for DNA conjunction! Surrogacy must be banned everywhere! And infertile people should be open for an adoption rather.
Yes, the process is really challenging! But there are a number of orphans who also deserve to have their mom and dad! To those that say adoption is hard... yes it is, it’s a very challenging process, but at the end of the day, you’re being given a child to care for. So in my mind, it should be hard and tough, if domestic is taking too long, look into international... to be honest if you can’t do whatever it takes to get your child and can’t make it through the adoption process, perhaps you should rethink about parenting!

[miacolombo]

Hey, people! What`s wrong with you? You are so coldhearted. It is the biggest misfortune when a lovely couple can`t have children. Have you ever seen the pain of those people who diagnosed with the infertility point?
I believe you have never had the conversation with an infertility person. Those who claim about adoption! Have you ever known the process of adoption in your country? I can say that in most countries it is a challenging, demanding and long process. Thus there are a number of strict requirements for adopting parents. Thus you have no right to judge people who want surrogacy. We live in democratic times! When everyone can decide what they should do!