Making the decision to use a surrogate to have a child is a major turning point in a person’s life. This is a time when they can focus on their upcoming new addition to the family, but many people in this position are surprised when they feel emotions, such as uncertainty about the future or even fear of what’s coming.
It’s perfectly normal for an expectant parent to feel a wide range of emotions. When the pregnancy is surrogacy, they may have to deal with negative feedback or even judgment from family members and friends. This can make the situation even more challenging.
Coping with emotions is critical
The emotional roller coaster often comes as a shock because this should be a joyous time. Instead of trying to ignore the more intense and negative emotions, it’s best to confront them as they come up.
In some cases, having mental health counseling or speaking to a therapist may help you to learn techniques to work through the emotions. It’s best to seek assistance as early as possible so you don’t have to suffer unnecessarily.
The path to surrogacy is lengthy and filled with emotions. Being able to address those emotions as they come up can help to take a lot of the stress out of the process. One thing that may help throughout this process is having someone to help you understand what’s going to happen and what options you have at each step of this journey.