It is recommended that Intended Parents disclose working with multiple surrogates to ensure everyone is informed, to maintain transparency, and to build a solid foundation of trust with each surrogate and the agency. This disclosure is crucial for managing expectations, preventing misunderstandings, and ensuring that both the surrogates and the Intended Parents are making decisions with complete information, which is a key component of the surrogacy process. It also avoids potential complications and ensures that the agency can properly support all parties involved.
Key reasons for disclosure:
- Transparency and trust: Open communication is essential for building a strong relationship between Intended Parents and surrogates. Hiding the fact that multiple surrogates are involved can erode trust if discovered later.
- Informed consent: Surrogates must be fully informed about all aspects of the arrangement, including the number of surrogates involved and the reasons behind it, to provide free and informed consent.
- Agency support: Agencies need full information to ensure they are supporting the needs of both the Intended Parents and the surrogates effectively, especially in managing the complexities of a multi-surrogate arrangement.
- Preventing complications: Disclosure prevents potential medical, legal, and emotional complications that could arise if the information is kept secret.
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