Psychosocial issues of surogated motherhood

This bachelor's paper is divided into two parts, theoretical and practical. Theoretical part is dedicated to the women's infertility, possible causes, and psychological aspects of unability to give a birth and raise up own biological baby. The paper also shows possible treatment options according to the newest experiences of modern centres of assisted reproduction. Special part is then focused on surrogate maternity as an alternative treatment of infertility, it's characteristics, indications and complications. Main emphasis is placed on moral, ethical and psychosocial aspects, but also takes account of law requirements. Closing theoretical part I stated surrogate maternity options in abroad. The goal of this paper is to outline aspects of surrogate maternity with ethical and moral questions closely connected to this controversial topic. A significant part of the paper pays attention to mothers themselves - to motivations and feelings of both, surrogate mothers and infertile couples. Practical part introduces issues of surrogate maternity and based on opened, semi- closed and closed questions compares different attitudes of surrogate mothers from the Czech Republic and mothers from the United States of America. Outcomes obtained from the questionnaire showed that most of surrogate mothers are about..