Bieng a surrogte mother. More about the surrogacy process

Whether you want to help create a family as a surrogate mother or egg donor; or you want to become parents through surrogacy; you need to understand that surrogacy can be an extremely rewarding but at the same time expensive process form a financial but also emotional point of view. You need consider all the scenarios before moving forward.

Why to become a surrogate mother?

Surrogate mothers and egg donors decide to become involved with surrogacy and egg donation for many motives, some of them can be:

· have experienced infertility in a friend or family member

· want to be a part of the good in the world

· love being pregnant

· enjoy giving birth

· want others to give others the gift of parenthood

· satisfaction of helping someone

· for financial reasons

Surrogacy means to give the biggest gift to some needful family. It is about giving a family the selfless gift of becoming parents of a child.

Whatever are their reasons, a surrogate will need the support of her family and friends like any other pregnant woman. It’s essential to have a good network support and explain all the implications to your friends and family of becoming a surrogate and make clear that this is not her own baby but intended parents’ baby.

Sometimes, the spouse can become insecure because she is carrying someone else’s baby, in this kind of situations it is important to clear the surrogacy process in his mind an ensure you keep calm because he is going through a lot of emotions. It’s important to educate yourself and your spouse about the implications of the surrogacy journey.

How is the surrogacy process?

Long story short, the embryo is created through IVF process using an egg donor (or intended mother’s egg) and the intended parents’ sperm (also a sperm donor can be used), then the embryo is transferred into the womb of the surrogate to complete the process of pregnancy and childbirth. In this process the baby is not genetically linked to the surrogate mother.

Surrogacy laws in Canada and USA normally are the same for single intended fathers as it is for the intended couples. However, the regulations can vary from one state/province to another, surrogacy laws are quite simple, so please in contact with a reputable attorney before starting your process as intended parents, egg donor or surrogate mother.

There are few journeys more rewarding than creating a family. Whether you are considering creating your own family or helping someone else create theirs, surrogacy can be an incredibly exciting process.

You can get more info about surrogacy here and decide if surrogacy is the right option for you.