This 61-Year-Old Woman Gave Birth but Surrendered the Baby for This Shocking Reason

The Risks Were High

Dr. Doherty noted that there were many risks associated with being an older surrogate, including pulmonary issues, blood clots, and the likelihood of needing a C-section. Matthew and Elliot were nervous about Cecile’s health—not to mention the cost of another egg retrieval if this one were to fail. They had already paid $12,000 for the first cycle…

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