Only
a very caring and unselfish person would even consider becoming a surrogate
mother. The rewards of giving such an incredible gift are great, but, so are
the stresses and the sacrifices. Being a surrogate is not easy and it is not
for everyone. So, how do you know if it is for you? The best advice we can give
is to think hard about the many ways being a surrogate will affect your life
and do a little soul searching.
Below,
we have listed several important issues you should take into account when you
are trying to decide if becoming a surrogate is for you. If, after considering
everything in this article, you are still interested in becoming a surrogate
and you think you would be a good candidate, we wish you the best of luck in
making your lucky couple's dreams come true!
Your Physical Health
- How is your health in general?
- Do you have any long-term
illnesses that might prevent you from successfully carrying a pregnancy to
term?
- Do you have a good reproductive
history?
- Did you conceive easily?
- Were your pregnancies and
deliveries reasonably easy and without complications?
Your Support System
- If you are married, does your
husband support your decision to be a surrogate?
- If you are not married, do you
have someone who you can talk to for support during the surrogacy?
- If your children are old enough
to understand surrogacy, are they comfortable with the idea of you
becoming a surrogate?
- How will it make you feel
if/when you are confronted by others who may disapprove of your being a
surrogate?
- How will it make you feel
if/when your children are confronted by others who may disapprove of your
being a surrogate?
Emotional Issues
- Can you be reasonably sure that
you are capable of giving up a child that you will carry for 9 months?
- In traditional surrogacy, you
will be the child's genetic mother. Will it be difficult for you to let go
of a child that you have a genetic link to?
- Will becoming a surrogate cause
problems within your marriage?
- Will becoming a surrogate cause
a great amount of stress in your relationships with those closest to you
(family, friends, coworkers, etc.)?
- As with any pregnancy, there is
always a possiblity of complications which could result in fertility
problems for you down the road. How would it make you feel to no longer be
able to have children as a result of the surrogacy? How would it affect
your marriage?
Medical Issues
- If you will be a gestational
surrogate, are you prepared for the medical protocol, which will require
daily injections?
- The chances of a multiple
pregnancy are increased in gestational surrogacy. How do you feel about
carrying multiples?
- How would you feel if your
doctor requires you to drastically reduce your activity or go on bedrest
in the event of a high-risk or multiple pregnancy?
Decision Making
- If it was discovered that the
child you are carrying has a physical defect, how will you feel about
terminating the pregnancy? (Note: If you would not be comfortable
terminating the pregnancy, it does not mean that you will not make a good
surrogate. It only means that you need to find a couple who agrees with
your point of view.)
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Rikas Medical is the reproductive medical tourism and gestational surrogacy agency providing the full range of fertility treatments in Ukraine on the turnkey basis. Rikas Medical’s approach is based on the mutually beneficial partnership between our patients, their families and us. We are delighted with your wish to becoming happy parents. We value the given opportunity to help you in this journey.
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