The choice to be a surrogate mother is both challenging and rewarding. It’s challenging because of the mental, emotional, and physical demands the process puts on the surrogate mother’s mind and body. It’s rewarding because, at the end of the process, the surrogate mother will have given an otherwise childless person or couple the great gift of a baby to raise. Yes, there might even be some financial rewards, though they often pale in comparison to the gift-giving aspect.
One very common question we get from prospects is, “can I be a surrogate if my tubes are tied?” It’s an interesting question because it usually comes from women who have actually gone through the tubal ligation process or had their tubes tied. That would leave one to assume those particular women felt that their childbearing years were behind them.
However, some women do decide later in life that they might be willing to participate in the surrogacy process. That makes the aforementioned question very relevant. So, we have an answer.
If you really want to be a surrogate after tubal ligation or having your tubes tied, it would help you to understand the difference between gestational and traditional surrogacy.
The choices intended parents make between these two processes depends on a variety of considerations and personal preference.
While you certainly wouldn’t be able to go through a natural surrogacy process without untying your tubes, you could still participate in the gestational surrogacy process. As we mentioned above, your female biology would not really be a necessary part of the process. As long as the physical health of your uterus could pass muster, you would be a viable candidate.
Here’s the best part. Some clinicians who work in fertility clinics actually believe a woman is a slightly better candidate to be a surrogate after having their tubes tied. Why? The reality is a woman who has had her tubes tied does not run the risk of a parallel natural pregnancy. This is particularly important for a woman who is still sexually active. Eliminating the risk of a parallel pregnancy makes for one less concern during the surrogacy process.
If you clear all of the requirements and get the green light, you can move forward with the intended parents. What we want to offer you is this. It’s a grand gesture to serve as a surrogate. Giving a man, woman, or couple the gift of a baby is a special thing. You are to be commended and should be very proud of your decision.
