both the intended parents and the surrogate mother may experience emotional and psychological issues before, during or after the surrogacy arrangement. Very rarely, a surrogate mother may have difficulty handing over the baby after the birth.
however, could cause some potentially negative issues down the road if not handled correctly medically, emotionally, and legally.
A more common approach to using a surrogate mother entails locating a candidate through a surrogacy agency. These organizations interview and carefully screen potential surrogates before suggesting them to individuals or couples who wish to use this process. Here, too, certain issues could come up with the family of the intended parents such as using a "stranger" to carry their baby.
There are also advantages and disadvantages to acting as a surrogate mother. Here, women are oftentimes well compensated for their role in this process. However, it is important that the surrogate mother completely understands the lengthy medical and emotional process that she will go through before, during, and after her pregnancy.