No, the surrogate primarily serves as a nurturing environment for the baby’s growth, but does not form the same bond a parent would. While the surrogate may feel happy for the intended parents, her emotional connection is different from parental bonding.
Assuming there are no complications during birth, the intended parents will hold the baby immediately after delivery. This early skin-to-skin contact allows the baby to begin bonding with his or her parents right away. These initial moments are crucial in establishing a strong parent-child connection, which is much more significant than any physical association with the gestational carrier.
