DNA, or deoxyribonucleic acid, is what contains the hereditary information in humans and allows us to determine the biological relationship between individuals.
In our surrogacy program, the DNA test was performed by comparing blood.
Watch the video to see what occurred shortly after birth when the surrogacy center coordinated the extraction of our baby's blood at the maternity clinic, which is why you will see her with adhesive tape on her wrist.
Once collected, the newborn's sample is compared with samples collected at the beginning of the surrogacy process from one or both parents, depending on whether they provided their gametes.
In about a week, the report of this study confirming the biological relationship with our daughter was ready, allowing us to proceed with the registration of the birth certificate in the Civil Registry of Kyiv.
Unlike neonatal screening, the costs of this study are covered by the surrogacy center.
This was an important step in the surrogacy process that was carried out very simply and quickly.
Read our blog to learn more about our experience with surrogacy.
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