Do you want to opt for surrogacy in Ghana but are unsure about the financial cost of the procedure? Then you are in the right place. 

Surrogacy is a very successful method of having a biological child, but it is associated with higher financial resources. It is one of the primary concerns while deciding on the surrogacy procedure. However, surrogacy cost in Ghana offers a good opportunity for the intended couples as its cost is in a very affordable range. It’s such that ‘Ghana’ has been emerging as a favorable destination for surrogacy for international couples, all due to favorable medical infrastructure, suitable surrogate matches, and affordability factors. 

This article will help you how surrogacy costs in Ghana could offer an affordable and favorable legal process. 

Simple Knowledge Guide to Surrogacy in Ghana

Surrogacy is a form of third-party woman arrangement where 

The woman will be responsible for carrying the pregnancy for another couple. Usually, the third-party woman will be known as a surrogate mother. 

The surrogate will hired by the intended couple to carry the pregnancy in her womb. The couple will pay for the surrogate services which involve all the necessary compensation for her and also paid monetary rewards. The surrogate will also receive medical insurance, usually to cover the post-partum complications after the delivery of the child. 

There are commonly two main types of surrogacy performed in Ghana country. 

1. Traditional Surrogacy: Traditional surrogacy involves the usage of a surrogate’s egg gametes, which usually artificially inseminate with the intended father’s sperm or donor’s sperm. The formed embryo will be implanted into the surrogate’s uterus. In this way, the surrogate will become the biological mother of the child. 
2. Gestational Surrogacy: Gestational surrogacy involves the usage of the intended mother’s egg gametes and the intended father’s sperm or the use of donor eggs. Artificially inseminated and then implanted into the intended mother’s uterus. This way, both the couples will become the biological parents of the child. 

However, to get the legal consideration of becoming eligible parents, the intended couples will have to apply for parental rights in the High Court before the actual birth of the child. 

So, What are the Surrogacy Laws in Ghana?

Surrogacy in Ghana is very less regulated and very flexible in nature. There is no stricter regulation regarding the eligibility of the intended couples, anyone can opt, for gay couples, even single males & females can opt for surrogacy. 

Following the legality of the process, the couples will have to apply for parental rights within 12 weeks of embryo implantation. However, if the couples didn’t apply before the birth, the couple will have to apply for it after the birth of the child within 6 months of birth.

The surrogate will have to waive the parental rights by signing off on the legal agreement and also apply for the ‘substitute of parentage order’. This is an important and final process that helps the intended couple to be seen as the legal guardian of the child. 

So, Who can Be Surrogate Mother in Ghana?

Due to the presence of less regulations, surrogate mother generally should have to meet the following criteria in order to became a surrogate mother for another couple. 

• She has to be physically & mentally strong for the surrogacy process due to the presence of physically challenging and emotional complexity. 
• She must be of younger age (would be better if she’s in her late 20s)
• She must posses a healthy life-style, and should be free from a ‘smoking & alcoholic’ consumption lifestyle. 
• She should have prior experience with pregnancy or a surrogate mother 
• She should not posses any infectious disease or sexually transmitted diseases

It is important to consider before becoming a surrogate mother that she has to undergo rigorous medical examinations, screenings and diagnostic testing to ensure her fitness for the role. 

Legal Agreements- Surrogate Mother & Intended Couples in Ghana

The drafting & making successful legal agreement will be carried out in the presence of both parties’ legal attorney/professionals. This legal agreement will outline each parties roles & expectations, responsibilities, rights, outline the provision for all compensations/reimbursements, termination clause & remedies, pregnancy termination clause, necessary medical insurance, payments & allowances, etc. 

This will be setup under the negotiation from both sides and then after a successful legal agreement will be signed by both the involved parties. 

So, How is the Surrogacy Procedure Conducted in Ghana?

It is important to understand the surrogacy procedure in comprehensive manner to have the clarity about the cost structuring for the overall ‘surrogacy cost in Ghana’. The surrogacy procedure involves a series of steps:

1. The very first step is the ‘consultation’ sessions. The doctor will consult your fertility case and know about your medical history. If required, many diagnostic testing & examinations will be carried out. A personalized treatment plan will be made, with the preferred/recommended surrogacy type. 
2. The legal advice from the lawyers would help to understand the legality & compliance of the surrogacy process. 
3. The surrogate will be recruited with the help of a good fertility center or agency. She will undergo medical screenings & testing. She needs to pass the test results & provide her consent.
4. A legal agreement will be signed by the surrogate that interests both parties. The legal agreement will outline each one’s roles, responsibilities, and expectations. It will be done based on negotiation terms. 
5. The medical procedures start after that, based on the surrogacy type opted, the multiple eggs will be retrieved from the intended mother or the surrogate’s uterus. It will be artificially inseminated with the intended father’s sperm or from the donor. 
6. The formed embryos, are carefully selected & implanted into the surrogate’s uterus with the help of a small surgical method. 
7. After 1-2 weeks of embryo implantation, pregnancy will be confirmed by taking blood tests/ultrasounds. 
8. The surrogate will be undergone complete pre-natal care & medical assistance throughout the maternity period. She will receive the necessary financial help also. 
9. The surrogate will give birth to the child. The couple would have to obtain the ‘substitute the parentage order’ with the help of a surrogate. This will lead to the couple as the legal guardian of the child. 

That’s how the happy parenthood life begins for the intended couples through surrogacy in Ghana. 

So, What will be the Surrogacy Cost in Ghana?

The average surrogacy cost in Ghana lies in the range of $30,000 – $64,000. However, it will vary from region to region.

Cost Comparisons Among Big Cities of Ghana

Surrogacy Cost in Big Cities of Ghana	Average Cost Ranges in ($)
Surrogacy cost in Accra	$35,000 – $55,000
Surrogacy cost in Tamale	$36,000 – $50,000
Surrogacy cost in Kumasi	$39,000 – $60,000
Surrogacy cost in Tema	$35,000 – $48,000
Surrogacy cost in Takoradi	$36,000 – $68,000

What are the Cost Components Included in the Surrogacy Cost in Ghana?

Here we are going to discuss the cost components that are included in the final costing for the surrogacy procedure. 

1. All Medical Expenses (ranges between $13,000 – $24,000)- includes the cost of all medical procedures such as medical examinations & testings, regular checkups & ultrasound monitorings, medications cost, etc.  
2. Reimbursement/Compensation for Surrogate (ranges between $7,000 – $14,500)- includes the cost of all medical care during maternity period, travel & accommodations (if applicable), medical insurances, foods & nutrition allowances, etc. 
3. Compelete IVF procedure (ranges between $8,000 – $14,000)- includes the cost for these listed procedures:

• Ovulation Induction
• Both Gametes Retrieval/collection
• Semen Analysis
• Artificial Insemination
• Embryo Culture
• Embryo Transfer Procedure

4. Agency/Clinic Fees (ranges between $4,500 – $9,500)- includes the cost of playing the role as administrator, management & monitoring the process, legal guidance & comprehensive support, etc. 
5. Legal Expenses (ranges between $2,500 – $4,500)- includes the cost for the legal professional fees, approving required court approvals, drafting legal contracts, parental rights transfer process, etc. 
6. Any Additional Expenses (ranges between $2,000 – $5,000)- include the additional usage of ART techs or any unexpected procedures add-ons. The ART techs may be added such as Cryopreservation, genetic testing, laser assisted hatching, IUI, ICSI, PESA/TESA, etc. 

Let’s  Know About the Factors Which can Influence the Surrogacy Cost in Ghana

There can be several factors that affect the surrogacy cost

1. Location of the Surrogacy Center/Clinic
2. Additional ART methods 
3. Local donor or Caucasian Donor
4. Reputation of the Surrogacy Center/Clinic
5. Surrogate mother’s Socio-background
6. Legal Professionals Fees

Why ‘Med Fertility Center Ghana’, Best Choice for Surrogacy?

Med Fertility Center Ghana is one of the leading IVF & surrogacy center in the country. The center has the mission to provide compassionate & comprehensive ‘Reproductive Care’. The center has the capability to complete its mission with the advanced medical infrastructure (state-of-the-art) & infertility experts. The center wants to remove the obstacles of infertility from your life to achieve the dream of parenthood life. 

Here’s why you should trust us for your infertility treatments, especially for IVF & Surrogacy:

1. We have the excellence of over 30 years in the infertility treatment field.
2. We carefully understand the needs of the potential couples to provide an excellent medically customized plan. 
3. We have the compassion to blend cutting-edge medical science with compassionate care & solution care. 
4. We have provided guidance to over 2,500 successful IVF pregnancies.
5. We also understand that ‘love is for everyone’ that’s why we offer surrogacy & IVF to LGBTQ community also. 

We facilitate the proper guidance throughout the journey for you to create the family you have envisioned. Reach out to our website to know more, https://medfertility.com/. 

Ready to book a free consultation with us, call us here, +254 701 669315, or email your query to info@medfertility.com

Conclusions

Here, through this article, we have shared comprehensive details about the surrogacy cost in Ghana. Take factors into consideration and all cost components. Understand the billing structure and take help from other financial resources. If you want to consider surrogacy in Ghana, you need to take precautions for efficient handling of the legal complexity of the procedure. 

However, good surrogacy centers offer good guidance and support for surrogacy in Ghana. You just need to take time for thorough research or you can reach out through a ‘consultation session’. Consider your priority and efficiently manage the process. 

Surrogacy leads to the path of parenthood for infertility couples. Utilize it. 

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