Surrogacy Linked to Higher Pregnancy Complications, Study Finds

New research shows that gestational carriers face increased risks of severe maternal and neonatal morbidity compared to natural and IVF pregnancies.

Surrogates are over three times more likely to experience severe maternal complications compared to natural pregnancies.
Common complications for surrogates include severe postpartum hemorrhage, preeclampsia, and sepsis.
Babies born via surrogacy have a higher risk of preterm birth and severe neonatal morbidity.
The study analyzed over 860,000 births in Ontario, Canada, from 2012 to 2021, including 806 surrogate pregnancies.
Experts call for stricter guidelines and better prenatal care to mitigate risks for gestational carriers.