Surrogacy Guide: How to Become a Surrogate for a Friend

Becoming a surrogate mother involves a complex medical and legal process to help others build their families. Learn the steps required to act as a gestational carrier for a friend or family member.

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How to Be a Surrogate Mother for a Friend

Published Jun,13 2017 | By Lisa Mooney

Choosing to carry a child for a friend is a selfless act that takes an incredible amount of love and sacrifice. The decision to become a surrogate mother for a friend requires a commitment that lasts in excess of nine months.