At the beginning of this year, Kim Kardashian and Kanye West had their third baby through a surrogate. The main reason for this choice was that Kim had too many complications during the last two pregnancies. Surrogacy, as a new option for couples with pregnancy problems, has become popular around the world. But there is still a lot of misunderstanding and a lot of myths on this topic.
Here are the top five myths about egg donors, surrogate mothers, and surrogacy agencies, along with the facts of refuting these myths.
Myth 1: I Will Not Be Able to Bond With My Baby
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Many intended parents are considering the emotional bond with their kids. This bond is extremely important to babies’ future growth. However, recent research says that bonding is a result of subsequent nurturing instead of just carrying a pregnancy.
Also, intended parents can participate in every step of the surrogacy, and they wait at the hospital for the birth of the baby. The Joy of Life® provides a series of services that can help intended parents bond with the fetus even during the pregnancy.
Myth 2: A Surrogate May Want To Get the Custody of the Child
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This is one of the most common misunderstandings about surrogacy since the public is not very familiar with the process. In fact, there is very little to fear.
It has been over 30 years since the surrogate industry sprang up in the United States. During this 30-year history, over 23,000 gestational surrogate births occurred through reliable and legal surrogacy agencies. However, only 26 surrogate mothers changed their minds and wanted to keep the babies after pregnancy—the rate is only 0.1%. The surrogate contract strongly regulates the rights and custody of children.
Myth 3: Surrogate Is Only for the Wealthy or Celebrities
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Indeed, we are gradually becoming more familiar with the concept of the surrogate, since more and more celebrities get their children through this method. However, it is gradually becoming a more common option for the general public.
The cost of surrogate depends on several factors, such as whether the intended mother is using her own eggs or getting help from an egg donor. Medical care and health insurance are also a huge part of the cost. If parents are worried about money, there are specific loan projects designed for the surrogate.
The fee at Joy of Life® is both reasonable and affordable, which can help each family get their little angel at a relatively low price.
Myth 4: Surrogates Are Usually the Baby’s Biological Mother
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The majority of surrogates are gestational surrogates, which means that they do not form biological bonds with the fetus they are carrying. A common process is that the embryo is formed through a combination of the intended parents’ egg and sperm through IVF and is then implanted into the surrogate’s uterus.
Related post: Traditional Surrogacy vs. Gestational Surrogacy
Myth 5: Women Will Choose Surrogacy To Avoid Pregnancy
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Surrogacy is a relatively expensive method for parents to use to get their kids. Generally speaking, parents turn to surrogacy after multiple other methods failed. It is usually the last resort.
Surrogacy is gradually becoming a popular option for couples with fertility problems. By understanding this industry, the myths can easily be refuted. Joy of Life® will also provide professional advice and services to assist every couple to have their own baby.
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