Surrogacy in Ghana: a qualitative study exploring recruitment processes, eligibility criteria, stigma and postnatal care experiences among surrogate mothers.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

Surrogacy has become a vital reproductive option for individuals and couples who are unable to conceive naturally. This study explores the experiences of surrogate mothers in Ghana, focusing on recruitment pathways, eligibility criteria, societal stigma and postnatal care experiences.

Design

Qualitative phenomenological research design was used, and data were collected through semi-structured interviews and analysed using thematic content analysis.

Setting

Three private agencies that source surrogate mothers for assisted reproduction facilities in Accra, Ghana. Data were collected between December 2020 and June 2021.

Participants

Twenty-one surrogate mothers aged 20-40 years who were either pregnant (gestational age ≥16 weeks) or had delivered within

SUBMITTER: Amarteifio DA 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12519658 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Oct

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature