Surrogates experience a higher risk of developing mental illness diagnoses during and post-pregnancy than women who carry their own children. Previous mental health issues elevate this risk further. The surrogacy market is rapidly growing, with expectations to increase from $27.9 billion in 2025 to $201.8 billion by 2034. Greater emphasis on screening and counselling for potential surrogates is essential to mitigate mental health risks. Support during and after pregnancy for gestational carriers is crucial, given the findings from a study analyzing data from over 767,000 births in Ontario, Canada.
Researchers found that surrogates have a greater chance of being diagnosed with a mental illness during and after pregnancy compared to women carrying their own offspring.
Women with a previous mental illness had a higher risk of new diagnoses during and after pregnancy, highlighting the need for adequate screening and counselling.
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