Oireachtas Joint and Select Committees

Thursday, 9 June 2022

Joint Oireachtas Committee on International Surrogacy

Surrogacy in Ireland and in Irish and International Law: Discussion (Resumed)

Ms Jennifer Armstrong:

When I hear of the seven-day process, it seems like it is coming from the adoption model to allow for the mother to change her mind. I signed a legal contract when I started and knew this was not going to be my baby. Before I even transferred, I had six or seven months to come to terms with that breathing period. Personally, I did not need any time to reflect. I knew from conception that I had no intentions. My mind was already set and I knew that this was their child. I was giving birth to their child. I do not see a need for a seven-day process.

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