People widely misunderstand surrogacy and especially gestational surrogacy, despite how many people it has helped. You may have heard wild claims about Surrogate Moms and surrogacy. Our specialists at Physician’s Surrogacy, California hope to address these myths about surrogacy.
Myth: The Child is Related to the Surrogate Mom
Truth: A common question is, “Does a Surrogate Mother transfer DNA to the baby?” Gestational surrogacy means that the Surrogate is pregnant using an embryo created via in vitro fertilization (IVF). The embryo creation takes place through either the intended parents or donors’ egg and sperm. Therefore, there is no genetic relation between the resulting child and the Surrogate Mom.
Traditional surrogacy on the other hand uses the eggs of the Surrogate Mother. However, traditional surrogacy is highly uncommon and is not available with Physician’s Surrogacy, San Diego, California.
Myth: Surrogate Moms Must Deliver at the Local Facility in San Diego
Truth: You will deliver at a local hospital near you. You will have to do most of the traveling only during the initial stages of the fertility treatment and pregnancy. Once you are near the end of your first trimester, the doctor will release you to your local OB doctor. If you are not a local, we will reimburse you for your traveling expenses.
Myth: It’s Hard to “Give the Baby up”
Truth: The baby is not genetically related to the Surrogate Mom. It is quite clear throughout the process that the child is not the Surrogate’s so she is not “giving up” anything. Therefore, it’s never a question if a Surrogate Mom can keep the baby? Surrogate Moms partake in this journey to help others and usually do not have a problem with this.
Myth: Surrogate Moms Only Do It for the Money
Truth: Many of our Surrogates have had someone close to them who struggled with infertility. So, they simply wanted to help another couple achieve their dreams of becoming a parent. However, Surrogate Moms are compensated generously for all the hard work and dedication. But still, to say that money is the only reason is simply untrue.
Myth: Surrogacy is Exploiting Women
Truth: There are misconceptions that surrogacy is the equivalent of selling a woman’s body. No! It is an extremely selfless sacrifice that shares the joy of parenthood with a hopeful couple or individual.
We recommend filling out the application to see if you qualify. This will allow you to speak with one of our surrogacy intake coordinators who will help you fully understand the journey during your interview.
If you have any facts about surrogacy or need help completing your application, please call or text at 858-436-7186 or email to family@fertile.com.
