Gynecology and Women Health

Health risks associated with Surrogacy

Surrogacy is a scenario in which a woman undertakes to carry and deliver a child on behalf of another person or couple. A gestational carrier, also known as a surrogate, is a woman who conceives, carries, and gives birth to a child on behalf of another person or couple. After the birth, the surrogate agrees to give the child to that person or couple. From pre-transfer drugs to embryo transfer to delivery, surrogacy includes plenty of complicated medical procedures and screenings. Morning sickness, overall discomfort, inflammation, and pain are some of the most prevalent health problems associated with surrogacy.

Emotional Risks to Surrogate Mothers

• Depression during or after the pregnancy


• Difficult and perplexing sentiments of loss at the end of the process


• Tension between you and your spouse or children


• Obstacles encountered in establishing a relationship with the intended parents

Health Risks of Surrogacy

• Gestational diabetes


• Reproductive organ damage


• Hypertension


• Miscarriage