7.9 Alcohol & Surrogacy: Why It’s Strictly Prohibited | GSHC Surrogacy

At GSHC Surrogacy, the health and safety of surrogate mothers and the babies they carry is our top priority. During a surrogacy pregnancy, a surrogate is entrusted with protecting the baby’s well-being and adhering to all medical and legal guidelines.

While it’s widely known that alcohol is harmful during pregnancy, it is especially critical in surrogacy, where medical risks, legal consequences, and contractual obligations must be taken seriously. Drinking alcohol during pregnancy is strictly prohibited and can lead to serious complications, contract violations, and lifelong regret.

Why Alcohol Is Dangerous During Pregnancy

1. Severe Medical Risks for the Baby

• Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (FASDs): Prenatal alcohol exposure can result in lifelong birth defects, cognitive impairments, and behavioral disorders (Johns Hopkins Medicine).
• Increased Risk of Miscarriage & Stillbirth: Even small amounts of alcohol significantly increase the risk of pregnancy loss.
• Low Birth Weight & Premature Delivery: Alcohol interferes with fetal growth and organ development, leading to serious health complications.

A developing fetus cannot metabolize alcohol, making any amount unsafe. The only responsible choice is zero alcohol throughout pregnancy.

2. Legal & Contractual Risks in Surrogacy

• Breach of Contract: Every GSHC Surrogacy agreement strictly prohibits alcohol consumption during pregnancy. Violating this rule can lead to contract termination and legal consequences.
• Liability for Harm: If alcohol exposure results in medical complications or birth defects, the surrogate may be held legally and financially responsible.
• Future Surrogacy Eligibility: Agencies, including GSHC Surrogacy, will not match surrogates who violate health and safety protocols, impacting future opportunities.

Additionally, some states classify prenatal alcohol exposure as child endangerment, which can result in legal consequences (Journal of Medical Ethics).

3. Ethical Responsibility & Avoiding Lifelong Regret

As a surrogate mother, you are carrying someone else’s child, and they trust you to make responsible decisions. Alcohol consumption not only endangers the baby but can also lead to lifelong guilt if complications arise.

💡 Ask yourself: Is a drink worth risking a baby's health or jeopardizing your surrogacy journey? Absolutely not.

Final Thought: Zero Alcohol is the Only Safe Choice

At GSHC Surrogacy, we uphold the highest medical and ethical standards to ensure a safe, successful surrogacy journey. Drinking alcohol violates medical safety guidelines, surrogacy contracts, and intended parents’ trust.

The safest—and only—choice is to completely avoid alcohol throughout pregnancy.

If you have any questions about surrogacy guidelines, legal requirements, or pregnancy safety, our GSHC Surrogacy team is here to support you every step of the way. 💙