Pros and Cons of Colorado Surrogacy
Are you thinking about becoming a surrogate mother in Colorado? Are you wondering what your next steps should be or if it is the right path for you? Although there are a variety of rewarding pros to choosing gestational surrogacy, you may be wondering what the cons are as well. At Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado, our surrogacy agencies and specialist know how important it is to know as much information as you can before embarking on your surrogacy journey. If you are interested in learning about the different facets of gestational surrogacy, keep reading to find out the pros and cons of Colorado surrogacy.
If you or someone you know is interested in becoming a surrogate, please call or text us at 303-670-4673 (HOPE) or visit us at Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado.
Pros of Colorado Surrogacy
Although there are some cons when it comes to the surrogacy process, such as failed pregnancies, length of time, lifestyle changes, or lack of privacy, we believe that the pros far outweigh the cons you may encounter.
- Establishing Meaningful Connections
During the surrogacy pregnancy, you will establish meaningful relationships throughout the process. This can be with the intended parents since you are all connected through the wellbeing of the child you carry.
You can have these relationships even after you are finished with your surrogacy process. This journey is a shared experience, and you are able to meet some people that can be in your life long after your pregnancy is over.
- Bringing Life Into the World
As a surrogate mother, you have the opportunity to help bring life into the world. You are helping to build a family and, through that, create joy. You are able to become a part of something much bigger than yourself and make a lasting impact on awaiting parents or individuals.
As a result, you will experience so much reward and joy. You are an extremely giving person, and help give back to those who wish to have a child. You are embarking on a truly special journey that will help to create more life.
- Sharing a Beautiful Journey
Not only will you experience so much joy, but the intended parents you are matched with will as well. So this journey is for everyone involved, and with that, you will be able to share a truly beautiful journey with other people.
- Community
You can become a part of a welcoming and safe community to support you on your journey. Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado is here to ensure you are supported every step of the way.
You can join a support group of other surrogate mothers who are also experiencing the same journey you are and get the necessary support and advice you need throughout your journey. This can also be another great way to establish meaningful relationships that you can take with you even after your pregnancy is done.
- Compensation
Another pro of gestational surrogacy in Colorado is fair and equal compensation from us. Since gestational surrogacy is legal in Colorado and recognized in the courts, you are able to receive fair and adequate compensation for your time and role throughout the process.
Cons of Colorado Surrogacy
There can be cons of gestational surrogacy that come in the form of different challenges. The surrogacy process looks different for everyone, whether you’re a surrogate mother or you’re awaiting parents.
As a surrogate mother, you may encounter a variety of challenges, so Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado wants to inform you of the possible cons you could face on your surrogacy journey.
- Failed Pregnancies
Although it doesn’t happen to every surrogate mother, you have to be prepared for the chance of failed pregnancies during the in vitro fertilization stage. Although every pregnancy is different, there is a chance it may take several tries for you to become pregnant through IVF. Although it may not happen to you during your process, it is best to be prepared because it can be a physically and emotionally challenging aspect of your surrogacy process. This also may mean giving up more time than you expected to continue helping the intended parents you are matched with.
- Lifestyle Changes
When you choose to become a surrogate mother, you are making the choice to help a couple or individual carry their baby. There are a variety of reasons why intended parents choose surrogacy, and each story can look different.
We recognize how essential your role is, and although it is an incredibly rewarding experience, we also know how much of a sacrifice it can be. We also know that all couples are different, and some intended parents may ask you to follow a certain diet, exercise, or lifestyle habits. This can be a change to your daily routine and differ from what you did in your previous pregnancy.
There can also be a lack of privacy during your pregnancy. Perhaps this is your intended parent’s first child, and they are excited to follow your pregnancy with you. This may mean attending doctor appointments, spending time with you even beyond surrogacy requirements, or frequent communication.
Disqualifications of Surrogate Mother Requirements
The surrogacy requirements are put in place to ensure you are physically and emotionally prepared for surrogacy. This is to make sure you are safe throughout your pregnancy as well as the welfare of the child you carry.
The surrogacy requirements can be strict, and some cons can be adhering to the ones put in place. For example, some disqualifications can include your age, body mass index if you are alcohol or drug dependent, if you have not had a previous pregnancy and are not actively parenting at least one child at home, or if you had a complicated previous pregnancy.
There are a variety of ways you can not meet the qualifications needed to become a surrogate mother, so it’s important to make sure you are up to date on what is required for you.
Talk to Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado
Do you have any questions or concerns you feel haven’t been addressed? Or wish to know more about the pros and cons of Colorado Surrogacy? Reach out to us with anything you might need! We’d love to talk to you and help you get started on your journey.
It’s normal to have questions, feel doubt, or wonder if this is the right journey for you. We are here to help you, and we hope to be able to give you the information you need to make the best choice for you.
If you are interested in learning more about your gestational surrogacy options, contact Adoption and Surrogacy Choices of Colorado by email, phone, or text: Email Us, Text us: 720-371-1099, Call us: 303-670-4673 (HOPE). If you are hoping to adopt, please contact us here.
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Stephanie joined the Adoption Choices family in 2014 as the Child Placement Supervisor. Her love for adoption began in first grade when she made friends with twins adopted from Vietnam. Her heart grew strong over the years for adopted children and ultimately led her to graduate school where she continued her focus to her dream of working in the adoption field. Stephanie earned a Master of Social Work degree from the University of Denver in 2001. Over the past 15 years, Stephanie has worked as a pregnancy counselor and as an adoptive parent counselor for foster care, international adoption and domestic adoption, writing hundreds of home studies for families, and helping build their forever families. Stephanie is married and has three boys ages 12, 9, and 5. Together with her family she enjoys riding bike, playing games, watching her three sons compete in their various sporting and musical activities and go on vacations.
Christy Ikeler, is our Executive Director and Birth Parent Director. Christy has been with Adoption Choices Team for 18 years, since opening the doors in 2002! Christy has a true passion for what she does and her true love is working with and helping each birth parent. Whether she is up all night on the phone talking with them, taking them to doctors appointments, out for their favorite treat, providing counseling or at the hospital during labor and delivery, Christy is very involved every step of the way. She has a contagious laugh and a spunky personality that our birth moms all can bond with and relate to. As an adoptive parent herself, adoption holds a very special place in her heart and she can relate on every level with both birth parents and adoptive parents. In her free time Christy loves spending time with her daughter, gardening, baking and taking vacations with her family. Christy is an excellent leader for our team at Adoption Choices and is truly one of a kind!! As Executive Director, Christy spends time with the staff, birth parents and adoptive families in order to ensure that the agency is running smoothly. She has placed a huge emphasis on community outreach and programs for birth parents. Christy loves the opportunity to lead the agency into a brighter future.
Ms. Mackenzie has built a successful counseling career over the past 20 years, supporting mothers and families, people of all ages and genders, students, community professionals and fellow clinicians. Liv values a diverse professional focus, including the entrepreneurial life of a sole proprietor, the evaluative process of certifying foster/adoptive homes, the insightful and mindful one-on-one one work with enthusiastic clients, and serving as an advocate for underserved populations. Liv is a Licensed Professional Counselor and holds a BA in Pre-Law and Economics from American University, an MA in Counseling from Adams University and a certificate in Human Resource Management from Villanova University. Away from work you will find Liv spending time in nature, biking to the farmer’s market and adventuring with her family.
Catherine A. Madsen, joined the Adoption Choices family as legal counsel in 2013. Catherine is responsible for providing legal guidance to the Agency, training and updating staff on developments in adoption law and legislation, and program development. Catherine
Virginia Frank is an adoption attorney accredited since 1991 with the American Academy of Adoption Attorneys. Ms. Frank is a leader in the field of private adoption and has completed over 4,000 adoptions in her career. Ms. Frank has a law degree from Oklahoma City University and a BA in both Political Science and Communications from the University of Oklahoma.
Cassidie has been with Adoption Choices since 2015, she has her bachelors in Interdisciplinary Affairs with concentrations in both Sociology and Business Management. Cassidie has additional training in Victim Advocacy, foster care and has been working in women’s services for over 10 years. Cassidie has always had a heart for adoption and it was her career dream to work in adoption. She started off doing volunteer work for advocacy programs, adoption organizations and worked in High Risk Maternal Fetal Medicine through the University of Colorado Hospital and Children’s Hospital of Colorado. Cassidie is also blessed to have personally experienced an adoption of her own in 2012, completing her family of five! Cassidie loves what she does as a case worker from initial phone calls, meetings, doctor appointments, interaction with the adoptive families to delivery and counseling. Cassidie has a passion for those in need and strives to help make a difference in the lives of the people she meets. She is a firm believer in being kind, compassionate and open minded in all situations. “Unless you’ve walked in their shoes, there’s no place for judgment. A kind word or compliment can go a long way!” The bittersweet moments in adoption reminds Cassidie each and every time, why she loves what she does!