The day you chose to become a surrogate is a thrilling milestone in your life. From this moment forward, you will be forever changed. The change is not superficial—strangers won’t notice it on the street—but this decision changes lives.
Once you have accepted the fact that you’ll be helping create or grow a family and make some intended parents’ dreams come true, you need to start thinking about the realities headed your way.
1. Find Out if Surrogacy Is Right for You
Surrogacy is a rewarding but challenging process that will require a one-year commitment at least. You need to learn as much as possible to know if this experience is right for you. If you find during the research phase that you’re not comfortable with all the aspects involved in the surrogacy process, then it might not be the right option for you.
2. Ask a Lot of Questions
Throughout the process, you should be doing two things: staying calm and asking as many questions as possible. Before meeting with agencies, doctors, or lawyers, write down your questions and concerns so that you remember them in the moment. Remember that in this process, there are no silly questions!
3. Be Positive
Once you know the right things to ask, you’ll be ready to embrace the positive aspects of surrogacy. The advantages of becoming a surrogate will change from woman to woman because many different motivators can lead to such a giving sacrifice. It can be a gratifyingly reward to know that you are helping someone achieve their parenthood dream.
4. Accept the Possible Obstacles
It would be wrong to say that every part of the surrogacy journey is positive for both the prospective parents and the surrogate. This journey has its highs and lows, and doing your research beforehand and being totally aware of all that the surrogacy process involves, both physically and psychologically, will help you have a smoother experience.
5. Prepare Yourself and Look for Support
Once you decide to move ahead, it’s time to prepare yourself emotionally and physically for what is to come. Also, look for support from surrogacy specialists and former surrogates.
By embracing these steps throughout your surrogacy journey, you can fully embrace your decision to give the gift of life as a surrogate.
www.MySurrogateMom.com is the first independent surrogacy community in the US and Canada. Finding the right surrogate mother, egg donor, or intended parents is an extremely personal process. We have created this space to help you connect with your surrogacy soulmate. In our surrogacy community, we work to provide the tools and information needed to help match extraordinary surrogate mothers and selfless egg donors with prospective intended parents.
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