Being a Gestational Carrier (GC) is a life-changing journey full of joy, excitement, and a great sense of accomplishment for many. Other than the physical accommodations, what are some of the things it takes to be a gestational carrier? We’ve highlighted some factors to give you a few more reasons to love and appreciate the process of surrogacy:
ORGANIZATIONAL SKILLS
GCs have a more hectic schedule to maintain than they previously had prior to making the decision to become a gestational carrier, and more so if they have a family of their own to manage and maintain. With the appointments and meetings and general on-the-go lifestyle, GCs must be able to balance their responsibilities well in order to meet the demands of carrying a child for another family. Having stellar organizational skills better equips GCs to be sure they accomplish the tasks at hand. While the agency, fertility clinic and attorneys will assist in reminding the GC what to do and when, a good suggestion would be to employ a calendaring system in order to keep track of everything.
FLEXIBILITY
As with most pregnancies, women need to be at the very least capable of being flexible and having an open mind, as there are many aspects of pregnancy that are beyond the carrier’s control. As a GC, there are even more aspects that are out of your hands, since the child being carried is not your own. Much of this can be outlined in the Agreement determined ahead of time with the Intended Parents (IPs), however, a GC still must be willing and able to be flexible with the unexpected twists and turns that accompany the role they signed up for. Adherence to updated COVID restrictions is also a very important factor, and it will be expected that all GCs adhere to the current guidelines in their communities.
A FANTASTIC SUPPORT SYSTEM
Carrying a child for another family is an incredible and selfless act, however, that’s not to say that a support system is unnecessary – in fact, quite the opposite. There are countless appointments, meetings, and constant communication with the IPs, as well as the attorneys handling all the legal aspects of the process, all of which can seem exhausting – especially while pregnant!  Having a strong team of support to help you through that process for 9+ months is ideal and highly recommended. This can consist of any or all of the following – a husband, partner, sibling, parent, favorite aunt, best friend, or *anyone* who will cheer you on throughout the process. Along with pregnancy comes an array of unexpected and exciting facets – so it is best to be equipped with an ironclad team of support to help you through the entire journey.
The journey of being a gestational carrier is an audacious task for any woman. While providing a safe environment for the newest addition to your family to thrive and grow in before their big debut, GCs are selfless, charitable individuals with a yearning desire to help complete families for others. For more information on how you can qualify as a Gestational Carrier, visit our website: https://surrogacycenter.com. Stay safe and stay healthy, everyone!