The surrogacy process begins with finding a suitable surrogate. Egg Donor SA assists intended parents in identifying a surrogate mother, if they are unable to do so themselves and provides guidance regarding the legal, medical, and psychological requirements. Surrogacy in South Africa is altruistic, meaning surrogates are not paid an income; however, Chapter 19 of the Children’s Act allows for specific reimbursements, including reasonable expenses related to IVF treatments, pregnancy, and childbirth, as well as compensation for loss of earnings and medical or insurance costs associated with the process.

Once a surrogate has been identified, the High Court application process must be completed to confirm the agreement between the intended parents and the surrogate. This process is detailed and requires legal, medical, psychological, and ethical evaluations to ensure compliance with South African law. Egg Donor SA provides assistance in preparing the High Court application to facilitate a seamless process.

Following court approval, the final steps involve identifying a suitable egg donor, if necessary, and completing the medical preparations for the surrogate, donor, and intended parents. Our team provides support throughout this stage, coordinating with medical professionals to ensure all requirements are met.

Egg Donor SA’s services include guidance and support throughout the surrogacy process, assistance in finding both surrogates and egg donors, and referrals to psychologists, medical experts, and clinics. We also assist with the preparation of High Court applications and draft the necessary legal agreements related to egg, embryo, or sperm donation.