Am I Ready To Become a Surrogate?
Surrogacy is a deeply personal and life-changing decision that involves a great deal of physical, emotional, and psychological commitment. As such, it is crucial to thoroughly evaluate your level of readiness before choosing to become a surrogate. Here are some key factors to consider when assessing whether you are ready to embark on this journey.
• Your Motivations. It is essential to be clear on your motivations for becoming a surrogate. Surrogacy is an extremely rewarding journey, but it is also a challenging process with various medical and emotional complexities. For this reason, it’s important to be motivated by feelings like goodwill, empathy, and a heartfelt desire to help others grow their family. Before deciding to become a surrogate, think about why you want to do it, what it might entail, and all of the potential benefits and drawbacks. Yes, the paycheck is a bonus, but it should not be the sole reason you consider surrogacy. At Brownstone, we will walk you through this all – if you have any questions at all, please reach out to us!
• Your Health and Wellbeing. Surrogacy involves carrying another person’s child, which can take a physical and emotional toll on an individual. Ask yourself, “did I enjoy being pregnant?” Before embarking on this journey, it is essential to evaluate your physical and mental health to ensure you are ready to carry a child to term. In fact, it’s a requirement for surrogates to have a healthy BMI and be free of any medical conditions that could pose a risk to your health or that of the baby. You should also be emotionally stable and fully aware of the potential challenge that comes with this journey.
• Your Support System. Surrogacy requires a lot of support, so before choosing to become a surrogate, ensure you have a healthy support system. We’ll help you build your team professionals – medical, legal, and mental health – to guide you through the surrogacy process, but support from family and friends is also essential. In fact, your partner must be on board before embarking on a surrogacy journey. To learn more about how to talk to your partner, friends and family about surrogacy, check out our blog post here.
• Hear From a Surrogate Directly. At Brownstone, we want to make sure that all of your questions are answered from trustworthy, reliable sources. On our website, you can chat directly with our Director of Surrogate Services, Yesenia. Yesenia was a surrogate herself and can answer any questions you have about the process! Likewise, you can also check out this video from our lovely surrogate, Jill, who answers the question, “what should you ask yourself before embarking on a surrogacy journey?”
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