Finally, surrogates often talk about the emotional complexity of the experience—how deeply rewarding and uniquely challenging it can be.
They may experience unexpected feelings of grief, guilt, or even loss after delivery—not because they want to keep the baby, but because something profoundly intimate has ended. What they need is reassurance that the agency and the family will still be there—if only to say “thank you” or check in.
Emotional aftercare matters. It closes the loop. It validates the magnitude of the gift given. And it helps surrogates transition into life post-surrogacy with pride, peace, and support.
