Pursuing surrogacy in Sweden is a challenge. Thankfully there are ways and practical solutions to parenthood for Swedish citizens. Below, we will share the intricacies of the Swedish surrogacy law and alternative ways we’ve developed to bring intended parents from Sweden to parenthood.
Surrogacy is currently illegal in Sweden. The government has concerns about the exploitation of women and their reproductive organs and posing a threat to their health and well-being in the surrogacy process. However, the country’s legislation does not restrict its citizens from pursuing surrogacy abroad and bringing children born through surrogacy to Sweden.
Both commercial and altruistic surrogacy are illegal in the country. The government is investigating the possibility of permitting altruistic surrogacy in some circumstances.
The reasoning for banning surrogacy in Sweden lies in several ethical and medical concerns.
The medical concern is that the physical and psychological effects of pregnancy are impossible to predict. Every pregnancy is unique, just like every woman’s body and health. Carrying a pregnancy and giving birth can be life-threatening and is never risk-free.
The ethical concern is that to carry a pregnancy for someone else; a woman will have to give away her body and impose danger on her health and well-being. This arrangement can be viewed as causing self-harm by the Swedish government.
Fortunately, Swedish law does not forbid intended parents to pursue surrogacy abroad, and in the past decade, many have successfully become parents through international surrogacy.
Let’s look into the countries that have become effective surrogacy solutions for Swedish citizens.
Albania is a popular surrogacy destination among same-sex couples, singles, and heterosexual couples. This is due to modern technology surrogacy clinics offering a broad selection of local donors and traveling donors from other countries. Therefore, World Center of Baby provides shorter wait times for intended parents seeking surrogacy in Albania. The surrogacy process is less expensive in comparison to other countries: with WCOB, you will spend from $67,000 to $80,000, depending on your goals and situation.
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Surrogacy legislation in Mexico grants all individuals equal opportunities to build families. The government affirmed the legal parenthood of intended parents, emphasizing that a child's parentage should be determined by the desire to form a family rather than genetic factors or marital status. This makes the legal process much smoother, regardless of the intended parents’ sexual orientation. Another advantage to Mexico is the affordability of medical care. With WCOB, all expenses sum up to $80,000 - $125,000. For this amount, you will receive legal support, surrogate matching, high-quality prenatal care, complex pregnancy screening, and risk protection in an emergency.
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Cyprus’ legislation permits commercial surrogacy, providing a legal framework that supports international intended parents. The costs are relatively higher, from $63,000 to $100,000, including comprehensive services and quality medical care.
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Ukraine is a popular destination due to its affordability and favorable legal framework for international surrogacy. The prices start as low as $50,000. The country’s surrogacy industry has remained resilient and supportive despite recent geopolitical challenges.
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Surrogacy laws and costs vary from country to country. Some surrogacy-friendly destinations have comprehensive legal frameworks that support surrogacy, while others have restrictions or even bans. This has led to "surrogacy tourism," where intended parents may seek surrogacy services in countries with more favorable regulations.
International surrogacy costs are not fixed and depend on the country and agency. The total price includes travel, medical services, surrogate fees, legal support, and agency fees, which may fluctuate depending on your chosen country, agency, program, and surrogate.
Here’s how World Center of Baby helps people become parents through surrogacy:
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Both altruistic and commercial surrogacy are banned in Sweden due to medical and ethical considerations. Fortunately, Swedish law does not forbid intended parents to pursue surrogacy abroad, and there are several options, including Albania, Mexico, Cyprus, and Ukraine. International surrogacy costs are not fixed and vary from country to country. Your price will also depend on your unique circumstances and the program you choose.
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