Surrogacy Brings Positive Events to Women, Men and Families

Annotation to an article by Elizabeth Nolan Brown, The Dispatch

Introduction and Personal Story

The author begins by sharing a personal experience of a relative considering surrogacy, highlighting how it can be seen as an act of compassion and love rather than exploitation, despite recent criticisms, including from Pope Francis.

Benefits of Surrogacy for Families

The article discusses how surrogacy can positively impact families, particularly those facing infertility or medical challenges preventing pregnancy. It emphasizes that while surrogacy might not significantly boost birth rates, it can help individual families achieve their goal of having children.

Benefits of Surrogacy for Women

The author argues that surrogacy is beneficial for both women who want children but can’t conceive on their own and for the women who choose to become surrogates. It highlights the financial opportunities and altruistic motivations behind many surrogate arrangements.

Response to Criticisms

The article addresses common criticisms of surrogacy, including concerns about exploitation, commodification of women’s bodies, and potential risks to surrogates. It argues against these criticisms by presenting research and testimonies suggesting that many surrogates have positive experiences and motivations.

Ethical and Policy Considerations

The author challenges calls for a universal ban on surrogacy, arguing that personal beliefs against surrogacy shouldn’t dictate policy for everyone. They advocate for allowing individuals the freedom to choose surrogacy for various reasons, even if some find those reasons objectionable.

Celebrity Example and Real-World Impact

The article references Paris Hilton’s surrogacy journey to illustrate the diverse motivations behind surrogacy and the challenges of enforcing strict criteria for eligibility. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of acknowledging and supporting those who turn to surrogacy to experience the joy of parenthood.

You can read the full article here “Surrogacy Is Good for Women and Good for Families” in The Dispatch.

From Our Agency View Surrogacy Benefits Men Too

Men often want to have children as much as women, but, like women, men have different personal situations which may require surrogacy. Single men who want to have children but don’t want to get married, married men whose spouses are not capable of carrying children, men with medical problems. Reproductive right is a natural right of people to continue their family.