5 Reasons to Consider Becoming a Surrogate

There is a lot to consider for someone who is thinking about becoming a Surrogate for the first time – while it is an incredibly rewarding process, it isn’t a decision you can really make lightly. To help you through the process, we have put together a list of the most common things to consider before becoming a Surrogate, and to help you decide whether that may be worth looking into for you below. 

1. Compensation can assist your family. Surrogacy is a lengthy and involved process that will add additional work to your life for the duration of the IVF process and any resulting pregnancies. The good news is, when you have an agency like Simple Surrogacy, you will be compensated at competitive rates for your time and efforts. This compensation can help you improve your family’s situation or allow you to stay home with your kids while also helping another family.
2. It feels wonderful to help someone else start their family. Having children is a gift, as all mothers know.  The bond between Intended Parents and their Surrogate is unique simply due to the nature of their relationship and the magnitude of the gift they are giving. 
3. If you enjoy pregnancy, being a Surrogate is ideal. Pregnancy, while a gift, can still be a lot of work and effort on your body! Many mothers find it not only rewarding, but downright desirable as far as experiences go. If you enjoyed your pregnancy, then being a Surrogate may be perfect for you. This goes double if you do not plan on having any additional children of your own – you get to have the experience without actually expanding your own family any further. 
4. It’s an ideal job for young moms whose kids have just gone off to daycare or preschool. While empty-nest syndrome is commonly discussed for parents whose kids go off to college or move out, there is a lesser version of it that happens when small children start spending their days outside of the family home for the first time, and becoming a Surrogate can be an excellent way to pass the time as you adjust to the new normal. 
5. Becoming a Surrogate means gaining a new community. The surrogacy community is vibrant and growing every single day, which means that by entering that world you gain an entirely new support system and community to lean on as you go through your journey. Being a Surrogate is an experience unlike any other, and there is a world of women out there who know just what you’re going through waiting to meet you. Be sure to choose an agency like Simple Surrogacy, owned and operated by all-women who are previous Surrogates and Donors. No one can understand your experience and care for you on your journey like an Agency of women who have lived your experiences.

These are just some of the factors to consider when deciding if gestational surrogacy is right for you. If you have any questions or would like to further explore the world of surrogacy or egg donation, either as a Surrogate, Egg Donor or Intended Parents, please reach out to the team at Simple Surrogacy today.

1. Compensation can assist your family. Surrogacy is a lengthy and involved process that will add additional work to your life for the duration of the IVF process and any resulting pregnancies. The good news is, when you have an agency like Simple Surrogacy, you will be compensated at competitive rates for your time and efforts. This compensation can help you improve your family’s situation or allow you to stay home with your kids while also helping another family.
2. It feels wonderful to help someone else start their family. Having children is a gift, as all mothers know.  The bond between Intended Parents and their Surrogate is unique simply due to the nature of their relationship and the magnitude of the gift they are giving. 
3. If you enjoy pregnancy, being a Surrogate is ideal. Pregnancy, while a gift, can still be a lot of work and effort on your body! Many mothers find it not only rewarding, but downright desirable as far as experiences go. If you enjoyed your pregnancy, then being a Surrogate may be perfect for you. This goes double if you do not plan on having any additional children of your own – you get to have the experience without actually expanding your own family any further. 
4. It’s an ideal job for young moms whose kids have just gone off to daycare or preschool. While empty-nest syndrome is commonly discussed for parents whose kids go off to college or move out, there is a lesser version of it that happens when small children start spending their days outside of the family home for the first time, and becoming a Surrogate can be an excellent way to pass the time as you adjust to the new normal. 
5. Becoming a Surrogate means gaining a new community. The surrogacy community is vibrant and growing every single day, which means that by entering that world you gain an entirely new support system and community to lean on as you go through your journey. Being a Surrogate is an experience unlike any other, and there is a world of women out there who know just what you’re going through waiting to meet you. Be sure to choose an agency like Simple Surrogacy, owned and operated by all-women who are previous Surrogates and Donors. No one can understand your experience and care for you on your journey like an Agency of women who have lived your experiences.

These are just some of the factors to consider when deciding if gestational surrogacy is right for you. If you have any questions or would like to further explore the world of surrogacy or egg donation, either as a Surrogate, Egg Donor or Intended Parents, please reach out to the team at Simple Surrogacy today.