Surrogate Motherhood Research Paper

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Commercial surrogate motherhood is when one woman acts as a surrogate, or replacement, mother for another woman, sometimes called the intended mother, who either cannot produce fertile eggs or cannot carry a pregnancy through to birth, or term, according to dictionary.com. There are many different opinions regarding this topic, including positive and negative outlooks. When asked about their thoughts on the idea of commercial surrogate mothers, some might agree with the procedure and completely accept the idea of it. On the other hand, some people think the opposite. They don't support it because they either don't know enough about it, and haven't thought about the benefits, or simply don't care. If I was asked my opinion about commercial surrogate motherhood, I would say that I think it's acceptable, and it should not be prohibited. There are a few reason I would argue that commercial surrogate mothers are completely acceptable. I believe commercial surrogacy benefits women who are incapable of becoming fertile, it can have a very rewarding psychological effect on the surrogate mother, and benefits same sex couples who cannot have a child.
The first reason that I think commercial surrogate motherhood is valid is for the situation of when a mother can not become fertile herself. According to WebMd, infertility is the inability to get pregnant after a year of unprotected sex. While looking on WebMd, I found many reasons this type of situation can happen. One reason women can become infertile is the damage to the fallopian tubes. These tubes carry the eggs to the uterus. Infections and surgeries can lead to the damage of these tubes. Hormonal issues can also be a leading cause of infertility. Some women have ovulation problems, whe...

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...nt with a child, fulfill their dreams of having a child. Commercial surrogacy is a good option because it allows the family to have a natural bond with the baby, by sharing their DNA. It is still part of their child, and if both parties agree to this process, then it is beneficial for everyone.
In conclusion, I have explained to you why I think commercial surrogate motherhood is completely acceptable. Even though it is a very controversial subject, I think there are strong points to defend why it is appropriate. I think commercial surrogacy is acceptable because it gives families that deal with infertility a chance to have their own child, it creates very beneficial psychological outcomes for both parties, and allows for same sex couples to have a child. I strongly feel that these points could change anyone's mind on the subject of commercial surrogate motherhood.

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