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Zika Virus Infection & Pregnancy

Milena O'Hara · February 10, 2016 ·

Pregnant woman are cautioned not to travel to a country where cases of Zika have been reported. And, since the list of those countries is growing daily, it’s recommended to check frequently for the most up-to-date recommendations: Zika Travel Notices

Most surrogacy contracts prohibit international travel once pregnant. However, the interesting question arises: If a woman who is not pregnant is bitten by a mosquito and infected with Zika virus, will her future pregnancies be at risk? The CDC says: “Zika virus usually remains in the blood of an infected person for only a few days to a week. The virus will not cause infections in an infant that is conceived after the virus is cleared from the blood. There is currently no evidence that Zika virus infection poses a risk of birth defects in future pregnancies. A women contemplating pregnancy, who has recently recovered from Zika virus infection, should consult her healthcare provider after recovering.”

Italy moves towards same-sex civil unions and gay step-child adoptions.

Milena O'Hara · April 16, 2015 ·

First comes amore …

Italy’s Prime Minister Matteo Renzi expects same-sex unions to be legalized in May. While it’s not marriage, it’s certainly a huge step for the Vatican-influenced country. The country seems ready for the change. In a controversial move, Rome’s mayor will perform a mass civil union ceremony for both straight and gay couples this May.

Major talks are also underway in both Houses of Parliament regarding legalizing same-sex adoption as long as one of the partners in a gay couple is the child’s biological parent. Hopefully, this eventually leads the way for our Italian surrogacy clients to freely and openly return home with both names on the birth certificate.

Una grande festa di amore e dei bambini!

FREE Patient Booklet on Third Party Reproduction

Milena O'Hara · February 27, 2015 ·

THE BASICS
Download this free ASRM Patient Education Booklet. Third Party Reproduction: Sperm, Egg, and Embryo Donation and Surrogacy
https://www.reproductivefacts.org/BOOKLET_Third-party_Reproduction/

BIG NEWS FOR FRANCE!

Milena O'Hara · June 26, 2014 ·

The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) has ruled that children born to surrogate mothers abroad must be recognized as French citizens even though surrogacy is banned in France.

Two French couples who have children born to surrogates in the US over 10 years ago fought long and hard through the French legal system to get their children recognized as French citizens. Finally, their dreams came true when the Court ruled that denying such citizenship was “an infringement of the children’s right to respect for their private life” and “undermined the children’s identity within French society.”

Congratulations to the Menesson and Labassee families, as well as attorney Patrice Spinosi!

UK provides simple steps for Intended Parents returning home with US born babies

Milena O'Hara · May 20, 2014 ·

The UK government has issued a document providing its citizens with steps for returning home with their US-born babies born to a surrogate. Since paid surrogacy is illegal in the UK, many couples choose to come to the US for help. Recognizing this, the government has provided information on securing British citizenship for the child. Our UK clients have clear guidelines when they return home to live happily ever after.

Click here for the “Surrogacy Overseas” document.

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