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Being a surrogate mother has its rewards, like the incomparable ability to share the gift of parenthood with those who are unable to get pregnant. But it won’t just help others; becoming a surrogate allows you to fund your family’s dreams at the same time. Gestational surrogates are well compensated financially for helping intended parents become a family. Discover if you have what it takes to help two families achieve their dreams simultaneously.
You are physically strong and healthy
Good candidates are between the ages of 21 and 39 and have already experienced an uncomplicated pregnancy and delivery. Many women have uncomplicated pregnancies and deliveries but may underestimate the physical challenges of helping a family experience the miracle of life.
Gestational surrogates undergo rigorous testing to ensure that they have the best chances of carrying a healthy pregnancy and can withstand an IVF procedure. You must agree to maintain a clean and healthy environment for yourself and the growing baby, and endure pregnancy and birth.
You can make a psychological commitment
Gestational surrogacy forms a powerful personal connection between the intended parents, the surrogate, and the child. Children inspire enormous amounts of love and devotion that make parenthood a rewarding experience.
Most women need support to work through the complicated emotions that conflict with the conclusion of the pregnancy. Ensuring a favorable experience for everyone involved is best achieved with ongoing psychological support from fellow surrogates who understand the powerful emotions involved. The surrogate mother’s feelings and intentions must be supported and validated. Emotionally stable women who can separate the connection and the legal and genetic realities make good candidates for surrogacy.
Want to contribute to your family’s well-being
It’s hard to find a well-paying job that allows you to contribute financially toward school loans, buying a car, or investing in your children’s college funds all while staying home and raising your children. Good surrogate candidates are already parents themselves and want to help another couple fulfill their dreams while making progress towards their own. Many people seek out jobs where they can do good work that makes them proud and be compensated. This job is unique because it allows you to stay home and enjoy your children while you work.
Social support for the commitment
Surrogate candidates know that pregnancy brings minor inconveniences and consider the life-threatening complications. But to become a surrogate mother, you must also consider that pregnancy will impact those around you. Some pregnancies restrict surrogates from engaging in activities, so your spouse may have to pitch in to run errands and do some heavy lifting when you cannot. It’s crucial that your household is a peaceful, safe environment for the emotional health of both the surrogate and the baby.
Your spouse, children, and extended family will have questions and concerns that must be addressed for an emotionally successful surrogacy. Having the support of your social network is crucial to a positive experience for everyone involved.
You want to give the gift of parenthood to another mom
Many experienced surrogates discover that the rewards of surrogacy are boundless. The ability to bring a life into the world and deliver a dream to the intended parents is an experience like no other. Helping someone else experience the first smile, first step and first word of a tiny little human is the greatest gift you can give. Good candidates enjoy helping others and don’t mind making small sacrifices to make a difference in the world.
Qualities of a good candidate
Good candidates are strong, healthy, and have already experienced an uncomplicated pregnancy and birth. They are willing to make a tough, but rewarding emotional commitment with a clear understanding of the legal and ethical outcomes of the pregnancy. They have a supportive family with good communication and reasonable expectations of the risks of pregnancy and birth.
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Please Note: This article is presented for informational purposes only and is not meant to diagnose or treat any illness. If you have any health concern, see a licensed healthcare professional in person
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