How to be a surrogate mother?
There are a
lot of things you must take in consideration before taken taking the next step and
there are several questions you should ask yourself that could change your
final choice.
Some of
these questions are:
Are you at
a time and place in your life cycle where being a surrogate mother is a realistic
choice?
Will your
husband or partner support you during your surrogacy journey?
Do you feel
easy telling this choice to your children?
Are you prepared to undergo several medical
and psychological screenings during this process?
Are you
emotionally ready to carry someone’s baby?
To help you
make your decision lest take a look at some of the advantages and disadvantages
of being a surrogate mother.
Advantages of becoming a surrogate mother:
There are
many advantages about surrogacy. Women who decided to become a surrogate have
several positive things, comprising:
Life-Changing
Experience – Helping a single, a couple or same sex couple to become true their
dream of parenthood is one of the most rewarding experiences in your life. Only
a few women are able to do in their lives.
Long-term
Friendship – If you are keen on sharing a relationship with the intended
parents you choice, you have the chance to be a part of their lives.
Economic
Benefits – As a surrogate mother, you don´t have to pay any of the medical or
legal costs and on top Intended Parents will compensate you with a monthly
allowance during the pregnancy. Please note that Surrogacy in Canada is not comercial, so only cost related to pregnancy can be reimbursed.
Disadvantages of being a surrogate mother
Although
there are a lot of reasons to be a gestational carrier, it´s important to know
that surrogacy can be challenging. There are several things you should think
about before moving ahead.
Medical and
Psychological Screenings: To become a surrogate mother, you will have to pass
several screenings to ensure you are ready to become a surrogate.
Commitment:
By choosing to be a gestational or
traditional carrier, you are committing a year of your life or longer to another
family.
Pregnancy: Some women love being pregnant but there are
others who don’t like it. If you decide to become a surrogate mother, you need
to enjoy pregnancy.
Emotional challenges: being pregnant with someone else’s baby
can be emotionally challenging.
Understanding
all of the positive and negative things of being a surrogate mother will help
you make the right decision.
You are the
only person who can make the final decision, but during the process there are a
lot of people who can give you guidance and assistance to help you make your choice:
your husband/spouse or partner (if you are in a relationship), your family,
former surrogates, a surrogacy specialist (a family lawyer or a surrogacy
agency) also you can check into Internet.
Remember:
Become a surrogate mother can be a positive experience, and one you will never
forget, but you need to be ready!
Learn more about being a surrogate mother in this video.
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