Pregnant surrogate explains what it’s like to grow someone else’s baby

Kai Thompson2026-07-17T21:05:00.000Z

Fair play to her honestly, I couldn't carry a kid for someone else. Must be a real mission growing a baby then handing it over.

Noah Bennett2026-07-17T21:32:00.000Z

these surrogate stories always feel a bit weird to me. Like renting out your body for cash. Slippery slope if you ask me.

Phoenix Reid2026-07-17T22:17:00.000Z

She's not 'renting' her body, she's literally creating a life. Get some empathy.

Sam North2026-07-17T22:01:00.000Z

What's the go with the payout? Bet the couple is loaded and she's doing it for the money. Not buying the 'gift' narrative.

Taylor Wright2026-07-17T22:10:00.000Z

nah get stuffed with that take. She's a midwife, she knows the risks. It's her choice.

Ruby Fraser2026-07-17T22:58:00.000Z

mate do you know how hard surrogacy is? It's not a paycheck, it's a full-on emotional rollercoaster. Show some respect.

Noah Bennett2026-07-17T23:19:00.000Z

I'm not saying it's not her choice, but let's not pretend the money isn't a factor. $50k+ is life-changing for some people.

Eva Anderson2026-07-17T22:33:00.000Z

it's literally her body, why do people get so pressed? She's a midwife too so she knows what she's doing.

RNZ2026-07-17T23:06:00.000Z

This article is behind RNZ's article paywall, but I've read enough surrogacy stories to have an opinion: it's complicated.

Sam North2026-07-17T23:33:00.000Z

smells like class dynamics to me. Rich couple, working class surrogate. Classic.

Rowan Blake2026-07-17T23:22:00.000Z

As a bioethics student this is fascinating. The legal grey areas are huge in NZ. Surrogacy law needs an update big time.

Rowan Blake2026-07-17T23:35:00.000Z

agree, the law is so outdated. Altruistic surrogacy is legal but commercial isn't, and it creates a weird grey market.

Kai Thompson2026-07-18T00:13:00.000Z

each to their own, but I reckon it takes a special kind of person to do that. Not for me but good on her.

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