Making Families Surrogacy

By Dr. Peace

Making Families Surrogacy

When I speak to couples and individuals who wants to start their surrogacy program, the same questions keep coming up. The questions that usually come up during these consultations are ideally from movies, rumors, or misunderstandings on the subject of surrogacy.

As a fertility counselor, my job is to replace myths with facts so people can make informed decisions about surrogacy before starting the process.

Common Myths and Their Facts

MYTH 1: “Surrogacy means giving away your baby”

FACT: In gestational surrogacy, which is the practice Making Families Surrogacy Limited coordinates, the surrogate carries a pregnancy using an embryo created from the intended parents’ or donors’ gametes. The surrogate has no genetic link to the child. The legal contract, drafted by our legal team, clearly defines parentage from the start.

MYTH 2: “Surrogacy is illegal in Nigeria”

FACT: Nigeria has no standalone law on surrogacy but it is legal in practice and treated under contract law and constitutional protections.

MYTH 3: “Only rich people use surrogacy”

FACT: Surrogacy is a family-building option pursued by people from many different financial backgrounds.

MYTH 4: “Surrogates lack legal protections.”

FACT: Surrogates have the right to a written contract, informed consent, legal advice, privacy and ongoing support.

Exploitation thrives in silence. Responsible management means a dedicated coordinator for logistics, communication, and emotional check-ins. Women deserve to know what support looks like before, during, and after the journey.

Why “exploitation” becomes a concern: Exploitation is more likely in informal, undocumented arrangements where there’s no contract, no legal review, and no clear process. That’s exactly what structured management aims to prevent. Rights only protect when people know them and when systems enforce them.

MYTH 5: Agencies in Nigeria won’t work with single people”

FACT: At Making Families Surrogacy, we proudly work with both single men and single women. Marital status does not disqualify you. What matters is your readiness, stability, and desire to parent. We’ve helped single professionals in Lagos, Abuja, Port Harcourt, and in the diaspora become parents.

MYTH 6: “Making Families Surrogacy Limited handles fertility procedures”

FACT: We arrange and manage the surrogacy process. All medical and fertility procedures including embryo transfer are by our licensed medical partners and clinics.

Final Thought: Misinformation creates fear. Facts create understanding. Whether you’re considering surrogacy for yourself or just want to learn more, start with education. Ask questions. Get facts. Decide on your terms.

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