Gay couples becoming parents has been extremely controversial in past years, but it is becoming much more acceptable in society as time advances. Gay parents can be just as loving as straight parents can, and studies have shown that it does not affect a child in any adverse way if they have gay parents. Helping gay couples who desperately want children together can be extremely rewarding for a surrogate mother. Others aren’t always up for it, but the surrogate mother has the choice over whether or not she wants to help a particular couple. If an agency is used for the whole surrogacy process, then counseling will be available to the surrogate mother both before and after she becomes pregnant and has the baby. Most agencies also offer support by holding monthly events or meetings where surrogate mothers can get together to talk about their experiences.
Selecting Parents by Browsing Photos and Applications
Surrogate mothers really enjoy being able to select which parents they will carry a baby for. The process is completely open, so the mother will be able to learn everything about the couple’s lifestyle. She will be able to learn about their extended families, their careers, and anything else that they see fit to tell her. She will also be able to view their applications and photos in advance, so that she only has to meet with the couples that she is interested in carrying a child for. Since the process is usually completely open, surrogacy agencies recommend that the parents and the surrogate mother have contact even after the child is born, to share information, letters, photos and even visits in person in some cases. Some parents aren’t always open to this concept. If this is the case, then they will want to find a surrogate mother that isn’t interested in contact after the baby’s birth.
The Costs Associated with Surrogacy
The price of surrogate California services can seem quite expensive at first glance, but if you consider the fact that other methods cost considerably more in most cases, then it doesn’t seem so bad. Prospective parents can cut costs in certain ways, but the agency that they work with will have to determine what fees that they should pay. The surrogate mother’s fee, maternity clothing, housekeeping services, and childcare expenses will all be required. A waiver may be given on the childcare expense if the surrogate mother does not have any children of her own. Prospective parents will also have to pay all medical costs involved, but they may receive a couple of thousand dollars off of their total surrogacy contract balance if they carry medical insurance that will cover a surrogate mother. Surrogacy is becoming widely accepted in society, so many insurance companies will pay for a portion of the expenses that are involved with surrogacy.
Surrogate California clients often use the services of Creating Families. This company has been bringing families together for the last thirty years.