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Austin P Ferolino1, Mia Angelica D Camposo1, Karla Christianne L Estaño1
1Departmentof Psychology, University of San Carlos, Cebu City, Philippines.
Background:
Previous studies have shown that surrogates reported high satisfaction with the surrogacy process and no psychological difficulties as a result of child relinquishment. However, the experiential dimension of child relinquishment is an understudied area.
Objective:
This study sought to provide a more detailed portrait of gestational surrogates' child relinquishment experiences and the meanings they give to this experience.
Method:
Semistructured interviews were conducted with 3 women who experienced commercial gestational surrogacy for the first time. Interview transcripts were transcribed and analyzed using interpretative phenomenological analysis.
Results:
Three superordinate themes were generated from the transcripts: (1) undertaking an act of altruism, (2) going through a different kind of motherhood, and (3) promoting a positive body image.
Conclusion:
Such insights can provide essential knowledge for mental health professionals who are interested in the development of psychological support tailored to promote a smooth emotional transfer of the baby from the surrogate to the intended couple.
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