Becoming pregnant and starting a family is a dream for many couples.

The process, however, is not always straightforward and many couples struggle to conceive naturally.

The rate of success when using donor eggs is 65-70% per embryo transfer.

Pregnant woman and blurred view of happy couple

Nonetheless, there are some misconceptions about the procedure which often hinders couples from seeking this option.

But asAmerican Surrogacypoints out, this is also far from the truth.

Now, this isn’t even an option when going through professional surrogacy.

Mom hugging her newborn baby after delivery

The idea implies that the intended parents will start controlling the surrogate’s body.

Moreover, she will have to practice abstinence “before and after two weeks of embryo transfer.”

This, however, is not necessarily true.

Couple expressing happiness while talking to surrogate expectant mother

So she is the biological mother of the baby she is carrying, viaSouthern Surrogacy.

This practice, however, is uncommon these days as most couples opt for gestational surrogacy.

In reality, there is nothing unethical about surrogacy as both parties are fully aware of the arrangement.

Female couple with surrogate

This means that the legal rights of the intended parents, as well as the surrogate, are well-protected.

Besides, most states in the US have strictly defined laws regarding the procedure.

Woman holding baby close

Woman signing surrogacy agreement