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Surrogate Mothering

Surrogate Mothering. Alicia Stadt Elisa Moenkedick. Definition. Form of assisted reproductive treatment A woman conceives and carries a child for someone else. Different types . Traditional Donor egg & father’s sperm Gestational Both mother’s egg and father’s sperm (implanted).

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Surrogate Mothering

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  1. Surrogate Mothering Alicia Stadt Elisa Moenkedick

  2. Definition • Form of assisted reproductive treatment • A woman conceives and carries a child for someone else

  3. Different types • Traditional • Donor egg & father’s sperm • Gestational • Both mother’s egg and father’s sperm (implanted)

  4. Social Views • For Surrogacy • People should be able to start a family however it is possible for them. • Everyone has the right to enjoy parenthood. • A woman should have the choice to do what she wants with her body.

  5. Social Views Continued • Against Surrogacy • It is wrong to conceive a child other than through sexual intercourse within lawful marriage. • Women viewed as selling her body. • It is unfair to the child because of the bond built within the uterus. • http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RwPI87n_Z8U

  6. Religious Views • Judaism • Childless couples are “suffering” and should be helped in every way possible as long as no one is hurt • Catholicism • Any form of assisted reproduction is not accepted • Eastern Orthodox Church • Supports medical and surgical treatments for infertility • Protestantism • Hold liberal attitudes toward infertility treatment • Islamic Law • Encourages attempts to cure infertility; however, only the husband and wife should be involved

  7. Pros of Surrogacy • Wishes fulfilled for a couple wanting a child • Helping out a loved one • Financial aid for surrogate • Couples can start families regardless of their age • It takes less time than an adoption process • Less people involved than adoption • Knowledge of child

  8. Cons of Surrogacy • Medical testing for surrogate mother • Financial obligations • Price of surrogate ranges from $30,000-$50,000 • Surrogate is sometimes not allowed to keep in contact with child after birth due to contract • Possible violation of abstention clause

  9. Ethical Questions • What are possible psychological effects on the child? • Should the surrogate be paid? • Is this commercialization? • Is the payment for the child or for the service? • Is this human trafficking? • What if the child is handicapped? • Who has legal parental rights? • Is an adoption process necessary? • What kind of records are kept? • Should the child have access? • Should the child be told?

  10. Bibliography • Campbell, Nicole. “Surrogate Mother Pros & Cons.” 28 March 2011. Web. 10 April 2012. • Meinke, Sue A. “Surrogate Motherhood: Ethical and Legal Issues.” Web. 10 April 2012. • “Negative Effects of Surrogacy.” Controversial Issue-Surrogacy. 23 July 2008. Web. 10 April 2012. • Storey, Grayce P. “Ethical Problems Surrounding Surrogate Motherhood.” Yale-News Haven Teachers Institute. 2012. Web. 10 April 2012. • “Surrogacy.” Better Health Channel. 27 March 2012. Web. 10 April 2012. • “The Surrogacy Debate.” Law Reform Commission: New South Wales. 4 June 2001. Web. 10 April 2012. • “Surrogate Motherhood in India.” Understanding and Evaluating the Effects of Gestational Surrogacy on Women’s Health and Rights. 2008. Web. 10 April 2012.

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