Experience of Surrogacy

According to diary of Florence Hobson, it showed that how both surrogate mother and couples cope with the situation during the surrogacy period.  The reason I chose that story because, while I was reading this story I found the contrast between Florence and Mary Beth Whitehead surrogacy behavior. As a Surrogate mother, Florence was well prepared and she knew what she is going to do? She was always ready for next step. Unlike Mary Beth Whitehead, Florence main intension was to help those couple who are unable to carry baby, due to have whether their medical, social, or genetic reason. She didn’t desire to keep any of children after their birth. In advance she was always ready to cope with the situation and emotion. When it comes about risking of surrogacy, based on Florence story we can see that surrogate mother always go through with all kinds of health complication, however it also showed that couple who are desiring for baby, they also go through with many more stresses.  For example: During surrogacy pregnancy, couple also keep themselves involve with every step of surrogate mother, such as doctor visit, labor time and so on. Florence stated in her story, “I was admitted for a cesarean section. The mom was by side crying and dad was in the scrub room videotaping”. So it gives an example that those couples with desiring baby also share their both sorrow and joyful moment with surrogate mother.

In conclusion, it showed clear that as a mother, Florence Hobson can be describe as a successful fit mother. She is a mother who is able to create a strong bond in the relationship.  She is aware of every of her decision and psychologically she is able to cope with her emotion and morality. Now Florence feel fortunate about herself of being a surrogate mother.