Surrogacy is when another woman carries and gives birth to a baby for the couple who want to

have a child.
*Traditional surrogance: Artificial insemination first made surrogacy possible. A traditional
surrogate is a woman who is artificially inseminated with the father's sperm. She then carries the
baby and delivers it for the parents to raise. A traditional surrogate is the baby's biological mother.
That's because it was her egg that was fertilized by the father's sperm. Donor sperm can also be
used for a traditional surrogacy.
*Gestational surrogates: In vitro fertilization (IVF) now makes it possible to harvest eggs from
the mother, fertilize them with sperm from the father, and place the embryo into the uterus of a
gestational surrogate. The surrogate then carries the baby until birth. A gestational surrogate has
no genetic ties to the child. That's because it wasn't her egg that was used. A gestational surrogate
is called the "birth mother." The biological mother, though, is still the woman whose egg was
fertilized.
* Who uses surrogates:
A woman might decide to use a surrogate for several reasons:

She may have medical problems with her uterus.

She may have had a hysterectomy that removed her uterus.

Surrogates have also made parenthood an option for people who might not be able to adopt a child. Reasons could include:
Their age
Their marital status
Their sexual orientation
For instance, when gay men use a traditional surrogate, one of them uses his sperm to fertilize the surrogate's egg through
artificial insemination. The surrogate then carries the baby and gives birth. A gay couple might also choose an egg donor,
fertilize that donated egg, and have the resulting embryo implanted in a gestational surrogate to carry until birth.
Surrogacy Controversy
Surrogacy has been a controversial topic for decades. Although it became popular in the late
1980s through the 1990s, the practice of surrogacy has been around since biblical times. The
common misconceptions about this treatment for infertile couples are based on legal, social, and
ethical aspects.
Socially: the public may question the motives of the surrogate mother, one of the strongest issues
opposing people may have with surrogacy is figuring out what the main reason is the surrogate
may be performing this duty for. Many assume and conclude that it is solely for the money, but
there are countless reasons why surrogate mothers perform this hard job for infertile couples. One
of the more popular reasons that surrogates themselves give for performing this duty is for the act
of helping those who need it.
- Another social counterargument that the public may hold against surrogacy is the choice to use
this reproductive treatment when adoption is an excellent way to receive such a desired child,
while at the same time saving them from future foster care systems. Obviously there are children
out there that were not blessed with parents capable enough to raise them who need dedicated
people to bring them up. However, adoption, like surrogacy, is a personal choice and should only be
pursued if a couple has a desire to save a child, rather than creating one that is biologically theirs.
One reason couples may choose to reproduce may be to get that satisfaction and enjoyment of
bringing a person into the world to carry on their characteristics. Surrogates are promising sources
to provide couples with a child that possess identical biological traits. Parents receive a sort of
pleasure when they see a resemblance between them and their child. People are praised for taking

children in through adoption, but there is nothing like looking at your own child and being fulfilled
with the simple fact that they will continue to grow and develop more similarities to yourself.
Surrogacy is a perfect way for infertile couples to get a biologically identical child. Although it may
raise controversy in society, whatever way couples choose to reproduce should remain a personal
decision without much scrutinizing from the public.

Surrogacy & Religion: Lastly, this topic raises question to the seeking parents ethical values and
what religion may say about this treatment. Society may question the ethical morals behind the
practice of surrogacy. people may perceive it as going against Gods Will by the parents acting with
selfish motives. One important point to keep in mind is there is no clear scripture where God
condones surrogacy. There are alternative options for infertile couples, but those who oppose this
treatment consider the potential parents as just thinking about themselves by putting another
woman through all the physical and mental discomforts she endures. It brings attention to the way
people may act selfishly; but in modern-day infertile treatments, the surrogate mother decides if
she wants to perform this duty for the couple and she is well compensated for her physical
hardships. Pregnancy is not an easy task for most women, but those who are willing to be
surrogates know how they are putting their body at risk and they continue to be dedicated to
helping infertile couples.
Legal issue: There have been reported cases that the media has focused much attention on
about surrogate mothers not abiding by original contracts. Such cases have lacked professionals to
guide them through the process to keep on track. Psychological issues may overcome the surrogate
mother forcing her to change her mind once the child is born, However, research needs to be done
by seeking parents to work with trustworthy agencies in order for things to run as smoothly as
possible. More times than not, there will be emotional hardships faced by either the surrogate, the
potential parents, or both, so the use of psychological screenings cant be anything but useful.
Although legal issue may sway a persons argument about surrogacy, there are things to prevent
the contracts being dismissed and either party being affected negatively. The contracts are there to
primarily provide justice for both the surrogate and the seeking parents, but the use of
psychological screenings should be consistent in order to keep the process on track
CONLUSION: Surrogacy does in fact take a lot of emotional strength and physical dedication. It
isnt necessarily the easiest way to get a child, but it can be done. There are so many cases that
have been successful in providing parents with what they have wanted the most for a long time.
Happiness, fulfillment, satisfaction are all rewarded to both the surrogate and the seeking parents.
Infertility is indeed a great emotional hardship that takes hope to get through. Surrogates are
women that can change the lives of others. Although controversial socially, ethically, and legally,
taking the right steps and finding the right woman to perform the duty is what makes this process
so successful. Professionals and people with experience are the ones to depend on for the best
advice regarding this issue. No one thing can satisfy everyone in this world, but surrogacy is a
reproductive treatment that infertile couples can depend on.