Become a surrogate mother emotional risks

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Emotional Risks related to become a surrogate mother Pregnancy occasionally can be overwhelming, but mothers understand that it will all be worth it the first time they see their baby.

This is not the situation in surrogacy because you are carrying a baby for other people; this can create some emotional issue. And although in genera surrogate mothers will feel thrilled with the idea to help and change the life of their intended parents some of them could have some emotional issues after the childbirth. Furthermore, a great number of hormones will be taken during the fertility treatment which can create some side effects. Finally some stress can be created in the early phases of the surrogacy journey due to the frequent appointments, travels and medical/psychological screenings and tests. Also, you need to be aware that during the surrogacy you will need to take some day off for the appointments and how this could impact in your day-to-day responsibilities and task with your children and your job. These kinds of things can impact in your relationships and you need to be fully prepared. As you can see, if you decide to become a surrogate mother, the surrogacy journey can be sometimes a challenging process for you and your family, so before moving ahead It’s important for you to take in consideration all the possible risks and impacts in your life.


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