Surrogacy is a topic that I never really paid attention to until I started hearing stories from people who had experienced it. I grew up believing that having children was a natural and straightforward process, you get married and have kids. But as I got older, I realized that for some, it is not that easy. Many couples struggle with infertility, and medical advancements like surrogacy have given them a chance to become parents.
I first came across surrogacy when I heard the testimony of a woman who had gone through the process in my church. She had tried to conceive for many years without success, and after multiple medical procedures, she and her husband decided to use a surrogate. She shared how emotional and stressful the journey was, choosing the right surrogate, dealing with medical visits, and handling the anxiety of waiting for the baby. When she finally held her child, she said it was the happiest moment of her life. Listening to her story made me realize that surrogacy is not just about science, it is deeply personal and filled with emotions.
In my culture, if a woman couldn’t have children, people often blamed it on fate or spiritual reasons or maybe such a person was wayward while young. I always wondered why people neglect Adoption and rather remain childless. Later, I understood why some people prefer surrogacy. Some want a child who shares their genes and blood.
One thing that bothers me is how surrogacy has become a business in some places. Wealthy couples pay poor women to carry their babies. This raises questions are these women doing it freely, or because they need money? I read about a woman on social media who became a surrogate many times just to support her family. She said she was happy, but I couldn’t help wondering if she really had a choice though desperation leads people to make choices they never thought they would consider.
I also wonder about emotions. A mother naturally bonds with the baby she carries. How does a surrogate feel when she gives the baby away? Some say they feel fine, but is that true for all of them? Pregnancy is not just a physical process, it is an emotional one too. Imagine carrying a baby for nine months, feeling its movements, and then handing it over. No matter how much preparation is done or the money you are been paid, there must be moments of sadness or doubt.
Should Surrogacy Be Banned? I don’t think so. Some people have no other way to have children. But it should be done in a fair and ethical way, not as a business that takes advantage of poor women. Regulations need to be in place to protect both the surrogate mother and the intended parents. Surrogacy must remain a choice, not an obligation born out of financial hardship.
Surrogacy is a personal decision. While I may not choose it for myself, I respect those who do. Parenthood is a journey, and not everyone takes the same path. What matters most is that every child is loved and given a good life. Whether a child is born naturally, through surrogacy, or adopted, what truly makes a family is love, care, and commitment.
SURROGACYThis is my response to today's episode of the hive-learners community prompt of #hl-w159e2 which the topic is tagged
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Humm, deep insight on emotions and the feelings of the surrogate mother. Just like someone who kills or steals, the first time of being a surrogate mother might attract a whole lot of emotions, but what happens the second, third, and fourth time and so on, they begin to loose emotions and see it as "not a big deal".
How ever for the process of surrogacy is already a choice, no one forces a woman to carry their pregnancy for nine months she chose to because she's willing to do it for the rewards. Someone's problem is someone elses business, that's life in general.
The expecting parents do not see it has business, they are only willing to pay because they probably do not have a choice, or even they do not have the time. How ever for the surrogate, she sees it has business because of the benefits. So I really don't think it's not fair on the surrogate mothers as long has she wasn't forced against her choice
Because of the gene and blood I will still share with the child, I refer going for surrogacy too.
It's unfortunate that people now uses surrogacy as a bussiness, and as a means of survival.
However, surrogacy is a practice that have been coming through to couples battling with fertility issues...so it's a yes for me if the need arises but with a relative if possible
If no one uses it has a business or means of survival, people who needs to bare children and could not, how do they get it done? Give and take, that's life. Life ain't fair. We only pray that it doesn't push us to do what we don't want to just to survive.
How ever, I would appreciate it if I can get the link to the mother post of this contest. I have been looking for it, I want to read through the rules of the contest before dropping my entry
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Week 159:- Episode 02:-
Surrogacy
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Thank you very much, I appreciate the feedback and the time you put into getting this through
I understand that surrogacy is much better than adoption but not everyone can pay the amount of money the surrogate always demands, also some women turn it into business without considering the danger in it, I mean what if they lost their womb in the process of giving birth and they are yet to give birth to their own children, everything should be done accordingly no lady or woman should be allowed to go through such act more than once or twice in other to protect them.
Omo I have thought same too, thought I also heard of a case where the surrogate refused to hand over the baby even though the baby shared no general with her, she was just like a container to carry the baby. I really would have wanted to know how it ended though.
You have stated good point dear
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Don't you think, there must be somebody somewhere who is ready to do this? That means it is now a business to some people.
However, my curiosity is about teenage girls, who are already exposed to doing this because of money🤔
I prefer surrogacy to adoption 👍
To some women surrogacy is now like every other business without considering the outcome, some ladies are in their prime and that is what they are exposed to all in the name of making money
I'm tired of them o
We are too greedy in this part of the world 🤔
Loving a child is all that matters. I love your ending point. Surrogacy is something that should be held of high value and not something people have turned into business.
People are now using it as a means to free themselves from poverty without considering the outcome, what if their womb is damaged at the point of conceiving?
Surrogacy is emotional most times is not always easy for the surrogacy mom to give the babe to the intend parent