From Laura Bloomer, London, UK
I was taken aback by Natalie Smith's insistence that surrogate mothers shouldn't be paid (5 January, p 20). It should actually be one of the highest-paying jobs there is.
That is because a woman is sacrificing her body and risking her health in order to help create a family for those who can't. Further, her earning capacity will be restricted during the term of the pregnancy.
As someone who plans to use surrogacy, I would prefer to pay a surrogate, as I think it is only fair. With all the attention that is given to how women's work is undervalued, I am amazed this side of the argument hasn't been better recognised. I agree that agencies and lawyers shouldn't make a profit from surrogacy, but surrogates themselves should be paid for their service.
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