Surrogacy is a wonderful yet complex process. It is often a misunderstood process. Addressing myths and misconceptions can help prospective surrogates and intended parents get clarity on the reality of the surrogacy process. Here are a few examples of common misconceptions about surrogacy with explanations. By addressing these myths, you can make a more informed decision when considering surrogacy.

Myth: The Surrogate Will Keep the Baby

In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate mother has no genetic connection to the baby. The intended parents or donor’s eggs and sperm are used to create the embryo. The surrogate just provides a safe and healthy environment for the baby to grow. There is legal contracts in place that ensure parental rights are clear and legally belongs to the intended parents.

Myth: All Surrogates Are In It For The Money

Surrogates are compensated for their time and effort; many are motivated because they want to help build families. While the compensation is great, it can help a surrogate buy a home, pay off student loans, purchase a car or even save for the future. In reality there is no dollar amount you can put on the life of a baby. The surrogate mother goes through a lot physically and emotionally but giving the parents their baby at the end of the journey makes it all worth it. It is truly a priceless feeling.

Myth: Surrogates Are Just Rented Wombs

Surrogacy is a regulated and ethical process that involves a emotional and physical commitment from the surrogate. They must endure a psychological screening, medical screening, injections, and all the effects that pregnancy brings.  It is not a transaction but a partnership and friendship between the surrogate and intended parents. Surrogates often become part of the family and are forever valued, as they help bring something so precious into the world. Surrogacy arrangements are governed by legal agreements and supported by medical professionals as well as a supportive agency.

Myth: Being a Surrogate Mother is Risky to The Surrogate’s Health

While surrogacy does involve medical procedures and medications it poses the same risk as a pregnancy of your own. The clinic and agency prioritize the health and safety of all surrogates, it is the top priority. Comprehensive medical care and monitoring are provided to ensure the health and safety of the surrogate and baby. If then surrogate mother does not already have an insurance policy that will cover the pregnancy the intended parents will purchase a policy for her in addition to comprehensive life insurance policy