Then there are the risks. The most dangerous is a condition called ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome, when ovaries become enlarged. While most short-term risks are mild—bloating, weight gain, and abdominal pain—less is known about long-term risks.
Women who smoke, have a body mass index above thirty, or who have a history of gynecologic problems are ineligible to donate.” (Source)
On a personal note—I couldn’t sell my eggs. I still have all my positive pregnancy tests from all my kids—labeled and stored. I can’t even part with those! So I just couldn’t do it, nor could I ever surrogate. It takes a certain kind of person and that person isn’t me. I’ve never felt “it’s just an egg” or “it’s not a baby yet.” I’m overly emotional when it comes to my children—born, unborn, potential, or otherwise—doesn’t matter.
However, thankfully not all women are this way and allow other couples to have children of their own, while making a tidy profit for themselves, albeit with a lot of hard work.
But many have ethical questions. Some pro, some against.
When it comes down to it, is this baby selling? Why should a woman make a large profit by essentially selling a (potential) baby? Why shouldn’t she; she’s risking a lot and goes through an arduous process. It’s her body, she can do as she likes.
Why don’t these couples just adopt one of the millions of children already born on this planet who need a home? Why should a couple be denied a pregnancy and the chance for at least one-half of the couple to be the biological parent?
By Susan Cody
