A Quick Guide To Becoming A Surrogate

Becoming a surrogate is an opportunity that many women don’t get the chance to think about. This is because becoming a surrogate is not for most women. For a few, becoming a surrogate, in particular a gestational surrogate mother is a blessing to another person who wishes to become a parent. Becoming a surrogate implies that you are caring enough to help another family by bestowing them the gift of life. But before becoming a surrogate, there are factors to consider to determine if you have what it takes to become one.

It is important to consider your present condition of health. Ask yourself if you are physically and mentally prepared to go through pregnancy and childbirth. Make certain that you are not overweight or have any medical issues, such as hypertension or diabetes. Another important thing to consider is to be a non-smoker. Intended parents prefer non-smokers because of the fact that smoking has a number of unfavorable health effects on the body.

Generally, you need to be physically and mentally healthy before opting to become a surrogate mother.

You also have to be financially secure before becoming a surrogate. Stressing about financial matters should be the least of the surrogate mother’s worries which is why she needs to be financially stable. Take note that becoming a surrogate mother should come from the heart and not to be purely motivated by the fee that will be given to you.

As mentioned previously, becoming a surrogate is definitely not for everyone. You will need to disclose information about your genealogy and medical background openly to the intended parent or parents, including everybody on the team that you will coordinate with during the entire surrogacy journey.

Support System

When becoming a surrogate, you must be with people who are enthusiastic and supportive about your decision to become a surrogate mother. You need to be with people who understand and help you emotionally during the entire course of surrogacy. It is ideal to be with optimistic, good natured people. Stay away from people who are pessimistic and may cause you anxiety and discomfort. Seek the company of people who can provide you with emotional support so as to reduce the stress that you may experience during your surrogacy journey.

Another equally important requirement before becoming a surrogate is to have at least one successful pregnancy. Given this, make sure to inform your own child about what you will be going through. Your child, regardless of age, deserves to know and understand the process of surrogacy. Having your child on board in this venture will prevent any insecurity that he or she might possibly have. Knowledge is power, and the more that your child knows about the process, the more he or she will understand and support you.

In Conclusion

There are many requirements needed before becoming a surrogate mother. The items discussed in this article are just a few of what you can expect. It is important for you to have your heart, body and mind ready for the entire journey even before becoming a surrogate. The entire 9-months to support a child for somebody else is definitely not for everyone. If you are having doubts, ask for more information. Take some time to think things through to know for sure if surrogacy is for you.