Why do couples use surrogacy when they could just adopt?
A. First of all, many couples that turn to surrogacy have already tried or have adopted a child already. They may have adopted and never knew surrogacy was an option until afterwards, and/or they want to add on to their family. Some couples have been hurt through the adoption process since many birth mothers decide to keep the baby after birth, even after the intended couple has already bonded with the child during the pregnancy. A failed adoption is usually devastating and heartwrenching for a couple to endure, some will go through it numerous times before they refuse to attempt again at all for fear of getting hurt once more. Adoption is more difficult in Canada today than it was in the past. There are now more government programs to help women with unplanned/unwanted pregnancies and there is no longer a social stigma placed on being an unwed mother. Couples looking to adopt have to go through a lengthy process to even qualify for adoption with applications, background checks, refere
