Why does a woman become a surrogate mother?

Many surrogate mothers enjoy being pregnant. There are many motivations to being a surrogate mother and some of them are listed here.

The surrogate mother

• has had someone close to her experience infertility

• loves being pregnant

• experiences the joy of giving the most precious gift;

• has a history of easy, uncomplicated pregnancies;

• has an opportunity to feel special;

• knows the importance of her own children in her life;

• has an opportunity to make a unique contribution to a family's life;

• enjoys financial gain for her family;

• has an opportunity to make up for a pregnancy previously terminated.

The women who are surrogate mothers are very special people indeed. Often, they are referred to as 'angels'. They are surrogate mothers because they ultimately want to share the gift of life with people who are unable to carry their child themselves.