Commercial Surrogacy vs. Altruistic Surrogacy
Commercial surrogacy refers to any surrogacy arrangement in which the surrogate mother is compensated for her services beyond reimbursement of medical expenses.
The surrogate compensation agreement details a pre-determined plan wherein the Intended Parents agree to cover medical costs, travel expenses, legal expenses, and other potential expenses that may arise during the journey.
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Commercial surrogacy, when completed legally and ethically, can be a wonderful way for people to come together to help hopeful parents add to their families. Intended parents who are concerned about the legal or ethical implications of commercial surrogacy should work with an experienced professional in a country or state with clear surrogacy laws, and ensure their surrogate is compensated and treated fairly.
What is Altruistic Surrogacy?
Altruism is defined as “unselfish regard or devotion to the welfare of others” — a quality that all surrogates arguably must possess to make the physical and emotional sacrifices demanded by surrogacy. Many surrogacy supporters argue that all surrogacy is altruistic in nature, which can make it somewhat difficult to truly define altruistic surrogacy.
However, the term “altruistic surrogacy” generally refers only to those arrangements in which the surrogate does not receive compensation for her services beyond reimbursement for medical costs and other reasonable pregnancy-related expenses. Many of these arrangements are between family members or close friends and are completed as independent surrogacies.
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Pros and Cons of Commercial Surrogacy
Clearly, there are many arguments to be made for and against commercial surrogacy. The advantages and disadvantages of this type of surrogacy will also depend to some extent on where the surrogacy is completed, the relationship between the intended parents and the surrogate, and more. Each prospective intended parent should consider the benefits and challenges of commercial surrogacy, as well as their own individual goals and circumstances, as they decide whether this form of surrogacy is right for them.
Here is an overview of some of the pros and cons of commercial surrogacy:
Pros:
. Commercial surrogacy allows women to be compensated fairly for their yearlong commitment to intended parents as well as the physical and emotional demands of pregnancy.
. In states and countries with well-defined laws, commercial surrogacy is legally regulated to protect the rights of the surrogate as well as the intended parents.
. Commercial surrogacy is an option for intended parents who do not want to pressure close friends or family members to make the sacrifices required of altruistic surrogacy.
. In commercial surrogacy, contracts are negotiated ahead of time to determine the monetary compensation the surrogate will receive, which can prevent disputes over reimbursements during and after the pregnancy.
. Most commercial surrogates do not pursue surrogacy solely for the compensation. All surrogacy involves some level of altruism, as every surrogacy requires compassion and sacrifice. Most women pursue surrogacy because they want to help build other families.
Cons:
. Commercial surrogacy is more expensive than altruistic surrogacy because intended parents will be responsible for surrogate compensation in addition to medical and legal costs.
. Some opponents of commercial surrogacy argue that it exploits vulnerable women.
. Commercial surrogacy is illegal in some countries, forcing some intended parents to pursue international surrogacy, which can lead to legal and ethical complications.
Pros and Cons of Altruistic Surrogacy
Between the right surrogate and intended parents, altruistic surrogacy can be a positive experience with many benefits for intended parents. However, there are also some challenges with altruistic surrogacy to keep in mind before entering into this type of surrogacy agreement.
Here are some common advantages and disadvantages of altruistic surrogacy:
Pros:
. Altruistic surrogacy is generally less expensive than commercial surrogacy because intended parents do not pay their surrogate.
. Altruistic surrogacy is legal in many countries where commercial surrogacy is banned, making it a more widely available option for intended parents.
. Intended parents pursuing an identified altruistic surrogacy may feel a greater peace of mind and stronger sense of trust throughout the pregnancy because it is being carried by a close family member or friend.
Cons:
. Most altruistic surrogates are close friends or family members of their intended parents. Intended parents who are not pursuing identified surrogacy are not likely to find a match with an altruistic surrogate through an agency’s matching services.
. Altruistic surrogates may feel underappreciated or even exploited at times, and friends and family members may feel pressured to enter a surrogacy arrangement in which they do not receive compensation. These situations could potentially have a negative impact on the intended parents’ relationship with the surrogate.
. Intended parents may feel less in control of the surrogacy when the surrogate is not compensated; for example, some intended parents may feel hesitant to make specific requests of the surrogate because they are not paying her in exchange.
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Sources:
. https://surrogate.com/about-surrogacy/types-of-surrogacy/what-is-altruistic-surrogacy/
. https://surrogate.com/about-surrogacy/types-of-surrogacy/what-is-commercial-surrogacy/