Although surrogacy has become known or, dare I say, popular, I still think that the general population is wondering what motivates women to become surrogate mothers or pregnant mothers. It is understood that sterile couples or single individuals will explore all their options, including surrogacy, but why would a healthy woman want to have a pregnancy, a job and a delivery for mere strangers? (which happens in the majority of cases.)
The first conclusion is usually money. I would like to dispel this myth right away. A new carrier with its own health insurance may be entitled to an award of between $ 30,000 and $ 35,000. What is this money for? It is illegal to "sell" a baby, or your body for that matter, so why is money at stake? This allowance must be used during the pregnancy of the surrogate mother with a child. She can use it for anything she wants, but it is for food, insurance, local transportation and living expenses. Other benefits listed in a contract may include clothing, child care, out-of-state travel, home support and invasive procedures. It often takes months before the surrogate becomes pregnant. Even in this case, he can take 2 or 3 IVF treatments. Any compensation is minimal. She quickly discovers that she could earn more money by working in a fast food restaurant at minimum wage!
Maybe attention is the motivator? Some women like to be in the center of attention during their pregnancy and as a surrogate, attention is a huge part of the trip! Not only is her own family centered on her, but her IP and their family are all in the picture ... waiting for the big day. It is an intoxicating feeling and perhaps one of the many reasons why some women become surrogate mothers more than once.
Could she really like to be pregnant? A woman who raises her own children may have loved to be pregnant, but as much as she loves her own children, economically, it's just not possible to raise a dozen babies or more ... so combined with the help of another couple she can enjoy the experience. to be pregnant again.
Maybe the reward as a surrogate mother is to help another family take advantage of what they already have, babies ... a new generation ... a branch of the family tree. Seeing the faces of her intentional parents as she sees them holding their own baby is sometimes all the encouragement some women need.
Honestly, I think it's a combination of all the above. Any extra money that goes into a house, through surrogacy, a salary increase or a bargain, is always welcome. I heard about women buying a car they needed, taking their family on a dream vacation, paying their bills, paying their own child's school fees, and even a down payment on a house. Having the ability to help another family and enjoy all the gratitude and rewards that come with it is a wonderful feeling ... that will remain for the rest of your life, especially if the relationship is up to what you dreamed. As a surrogate mother, there is a little life that makes very special people happy, it's a wonderful feeling. An intoxicating experience that often makes a woman ready to wear for someone else again ... and again!