Surrogate Mother Refuses to Give Birth | Chicago Med

[@gurglequeen433]

The bio parents act like being born premature is a life long affliction that will ruin their lives.

[@peaceoglory]

They act like they wanted a purebred puppy that turned out not perfect (which is also a ridiculous concept), and not a child. SMH

[@earthlyezy4585]

I’m the 666th like

[@maryclaremayo6157]

@@earthlyezy4585 It's good to have goals.

[@roytgoiys8173]

I was 7 and a half weeks premature but I'm fine plus despite premature babies are meant to be shorter I ended up at 6'2 so uhhh... yeah no issues

[@kirstysixtus7669]

I was 3 months premature, I was tiny and had serious health problems, but that was 27 years ago. I'm perfectly fine now.

[@ourlittleways3451]

I was born 6 weeks premature, small and with under-developed lungs, very similar to the baby in this clip. I am now 15, about 5'11" and I sing and play the flute which are both activities that need good lung capacity. Just because a baby is small, doesn't mean they can't grow to do big things. I know its just a show, but this is a message I want to share.

[@kathleen0335]

Chaz Baz Guess that your not alone , cuz me to 😊😊

[@narushiro1880]

Our Little Ways same here I was 8 weeks premature glad I’m not alone,

[@abitabi]

People just trying to one-up each others preemie weeks

[@leilathompson1712]

Wow I literally have the exact same story!

[@lauramurney373]

I was born 24 weeks premature

[@kiwichan5242]

Everyone's talking about the parents but here I am, amazed by the girl's acting. Wow!

[@squishesandslimequeen49]

Kiwi Chan yah

[@yvonnenguyen1098]

Kiwi Chan ikr

[@emirachelnatalie3397]

YOU FROM NZ?

[@sr4698]

Sometimes I forget that there acting

[@rubyr0f]

@Randy Klein no it's not love x

[@Camilla550]

I remember reading about case like this once. The biological parents didn’t want the baby because it was premature and would be too much work so the surrogate, who had bonded with the child, took it in instead. Flash forward a year and half where the child was a perfectly healthy, happy baby and then suddenly the biological parents ‘changed their minds’ and wanted the kid after all! They claimed it shared their DNA so it was theirs! It was basically like the surrogate had done the hard work of caring for it when it was ill and now they could have the baby when it was healthy! I remember being so mad reading it but then being so freaking happy because the surrogate won the court case or something and kept the child!

[@AveryBui1402]

usually in that case everyone needs and should sign some paperwork. i would not trust anyone over their at-time emotion and decision anymore. the bio parents should sign something that proved they gave up their child's custody, correct?

[@pascalemayne9518]

Bonjour...ce n est que justice que cette maman ait gagné contre des personnes égoïstes et irresponsables voulant qe faire passer pour des parents. Mais bon...quelle belle invention que celle des mères porteuses🙄🙄🙄du grand n importe quoi. Les victimes sont et seront tjrs...les enfants. Et on ne leur demande pas leur avis. C est bien dommage😔😔

[@raceprofpv6687]

That is so BS

[@Hosigie]

What a sick and twisted world we live in :(

[@KA20236]

@@pascalemayne9518 Il y’a des parents qui ont des raisons médicales valides pour ne pas porter leur propre bébé. Sans l’aide d’une mère porteuse, ils ne pourront jamais avoir leur “propre” enfant. C’est une bonne chose pourvu que le contrat soit bien écrit pour le bien de tous les partis impliqués. C’est en effet une honte de rejeter son propre sang juste parce que le bébé est prématuré.

[@SpyrooTUR]

“Your boys would rather spend 100 Chicago winters in a shelter than a lifetime without their mother” This is were I started crying

[@Yanamitrev]

@@hadialzayer4834 it's what she said in the clip, you would know this is you payed attention instead of making ignorant comments. Also, she was exaggerating. Did you ever take 4th grade English class? It doesnt seem like it

[@elk-dauntless1295]

Artsy Drawings *WHERE not we’re! Jk it was very sad

[@petitcactusamer]

This is where I got angry bc shes too dumb to realize that on her own.

[@kriszeferinoramirez1753]

This part attacked my emotions... (Don'tcrydon'tcrydon'tcrydon'tcrydon'tcry)

[@KP-wd2sx]

@@hadialzayer4834 If you paid attention in English class, you would've known that it's a hyperbole. 🙄

[@emmagallacher3347]

the actress who played the pregnant woman deserves an oscar

[@NairAthul]

Emmy or Golden Globe

[@samanthamccrorie1383]

Totally agree

[@iddejakobsson]

Agreed.

[@daisysnow8958]

True

[@lucymarshall9804]

Emma Gallacher yep

[@zo4196]

Not equipped to deal with a premature baby??! Babies arent toys that never get sick, if they wanted a child, they probably know a child comes with being sick sometimes, you can't just stop being a child's parent because they need your care more than usual. Wow, those parents are not parents at all.

[@amelie-iv5pr]

Exactly, my mum deals with premature babies, and she sees the parents be so upset. To not care is heartless.

[@michaelalouise4942]

Shubha Nedungadi my step mom just had a premature baby she is my little sister she has a little bit of problems with her heart but it doesn’t change how much we love her you are right if u can’t handle a child don’t have one

[@florence4372]

Shit like this in real life makes me mad. Like when parents put their kids up for adoption just because they get born with complications. People shouldn't even consider becoming parents if they wouldn't be able to take care of a child with poor health, "special needs" or a disability. Like, even if a kid is born healthy, an accident or illness can occur at any moment. Suddenly their kid's vision could go away, they could get brain damage from trauma, cancer, perhaps psychological problems. And still, shit like this actually happens. It's so pathetic.

[@Ikajo]

@@florence4372 You wouldn't see this in most European countries, just saying. Rather the parents would be charged of child neglect. I will say though, some people with special needs shouldn't have children. For the sake of the children. I've seen kids who struggle because their home life is so chaotic. Children should be considered a gift, not a right.

[@0oOxeniaOo0]

@@Ikajo Well, you wouldn't see surrogacy in European countries that often. There are only a very few countries, that allow this.

[@KatonNeko]

This is a child not some personalized handbag! How can people be so.... Heartless!!!

[@Arcaryon]

Didn't you mean so... Human? We will all be custom build androids very soon. Humans made hybrids because our fragile bodies won't survive what the technology expects of us. Smarter, prettier... It will be better place. Give it another 100 years. I don't like the idea of a custom baby either. Still - we wouldn't be here if not millions of our species would have decided to have children based on superficial genetics and character traits, enslaved by biological needs. Can you blame someone for behaving like an animal that wants the best offspring? I am not so high an' mighty. Call me cold hearted but every child that is being aborted is a choice someone makes and every single one of them is at it's core to serve interests of the animal we all carry inside us. And the world doesn't care about any of us. Alone we are worthless. Just a small number on the big globe.

[@perfectlyimperfect1095]

@@Arcaryon This is as inhuman and inhumane as it gets. This is the height of cruelty.

[@Arcaryon]

@@perfectlyimperfect1095 Welcome to the world we live in. But given that I also wrote an essay on why the individual must stand higher than the society, I probably will be allowed a bit of cynical truth.

[@debatingaftershock6816]

If a “client” pull out/away that easily... as if a child is livestock to purchase, they shouldn’t be parents If you want a specific human, adopt... don’t create more to execute or dispose of

[@lizzyd3994]

Your right good job

[@johnthree1647]

Agreed. Those kinds of "parents" are meant to not have kids.

[@miffy5754]

Jesus Christ you’re so uneducated

[@morganp215]

debatingaftershock it’s fake anyways Chicago med is a drama made up for entertainment purposes but yes ur right

[@mechlowiczgirl]

Or, you can just purchase The Sims. You're not satisfied with your baby? Just killed it 🤷‍♀️

[@SunnyBurnsAll]

How is it adoption if the child is genetically born of them? The child in no way is the surrogate's responsibility. If people like this actually exist, they really didn't deserve that child.

[@walkz007]

@@AR-jz4os it is also the case in my country,in fact on the birth cetificate it is the surrogates mothers name as the mother the bio mom must adopt the child.there was a big case this year where the bio mom challenged these laws as the egg was her own she just could not carry the child to term so they opted for surrogacy only for the Hospital to refuse to allow the bio mom from taking the child even though the surrogate was already on board,the police were involved and she was almost charged with kidnapping.The case is still in court but the child was released to the father. It needs further evaluation some argue it is almost punishing to the woman for not being able to carry her own child,a very complicated issue!

[@Glicer14]

@GG T87 In my country is father man that agreed to artificial insemination. No exeption of this.

[@nicole4508]

I'm confused, wouldn't the "father" still have to pay child support in this case?

[@LadyCheshire95]

@@nicole4508 I believe should she choose to keep the baby yes he would have to pay child support but the contract might have a clause in it to prevent this

[@iwillwh00pyoa52]

@@nicole4508 CHILD SUPPORT FOR WHAT?! THEY'RE NOT GOING THROUGH A DIVORCE! YOU WOMEN JUST WANTS MONEY! MAKE YOUR OWN!

[@hjahehwn5103]

I feel bad for the non bioligical mother but also the baby for basically being abandoned twice

[@taritangeo4948]

Hallie Medz Screee To be completely honest baby will be a lot better off abandoned twice bc surrogate is incapable of supporting another kid financially.

[@KC-wx1ty]

You can't abandon something that isn't yours to begin with. If she had said she'd keep it and changed her mind, then maybe you can call it that.

[@pattyhernandez8410]

@@taritangeo4948 True. The surrogate mom carried the baby because she needed the money to support her sons, not because she wanted another baby.

[@blossom247]

Rory Mcgechwue no don’t wish death on the child. That’s wrong

[@goguferaru1307]

@@rorymcgechwue3162 how can u say that! Sorry but That's so evil !

[@AngelikusDeo]

WHO DOESNT WANT A HEALTHY PREMATURE BABY? Thats like a rare pokemon there just waiting to be loved. Ugh.

[@WICKDNTNTION]

Angelikus the Cruel don’t use pokémon as a example it’s just cringe

[@AngelikusDeo]

@@WICKDNTNTION lol sorry. I just wanted to describe how rare this is cuz one of my twins was premature and almost didnt make it.

[@mnvanwyk2001]

WICK3D 1NT3NTION5 What a buzz kill 😂

[@LisiLisichan]

I have one of these rare ones he is amazing

[@elsamonteiro2320]

"A rare pokemon" I- 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@ieatchildrenq923]

The surrogate should be paid anyway! SHE GOT PREGNANT FOR THEM. TO LET THEM HAVE A CHILD. she went through the pain, and they will only pay her if the 'babies perfect'? Bull shit.

[@CassidyStarke]

Zayni Pie Yeah! I always thought that thats how it’s done. Guess not.

[@katherinep708]

@@CassidyStarke guess surrogates gotta read contracts carefully and back out if the terms are like this

[@betaniasebastianlopes6569]

Abusive contracts should not be legal at all... And a contract that puts selfish parentig desires over the dignity and walfare of a newborn is abusive and beyond... I see it as borderline to preverse.

[@jasperj.d.g.4147]

@@katherinep708 she was a homeless mother, she did what she did to help her kids.

[@saraell3n]

People who play patients never get the credit they deserve

[@maplelu9514]

Sara. L honestly they are so amazing

[@spillthetea2656]

They are so talented. If I did something like this, I'd burst out laughing and ruin the whole show.

[@MsSonnencreme]

Someone who isn’t ready to take care of their child no matter what - is not worth the word parent

[@ULikeYaz]

Miss Allen: “Our clients are people who are desperate to have children.” Also her: “Unfortunately our clients have stipulated that they do not wish to adopt a premature baby.”

[@cristalmewtwo4160]

If they were desperate or even slightly decent human beings they'd take everything they could get

[@elio6037]

As a Brit this is so shocking. It's illegal here in the UK to pay for someone to be a surrogate for you and I think this is why.

[@xstrangew0rld]

It is also illegal in Australia and Canada. Probably elsewhere too but those are the ones I know of. I'm sure that that is why, but I don't see why anyone would put themselves through that without money... unless possibly for a sister or someone you love. Btw I know this comment is old but I wanted to answer it.

[@xstrangew0rld]

@@Meerkat628 yes I know I'm also canadian haha.

[@lottielowis26]

It's not illegal to be a surrogate for someone in the UK, when you do midwifery at school the prepare you for births with surrogate mommas. However in the UK there are laws protecting the mother and baby that have to be put in place. I have no idea why the American laws allow this kind of thing to happen, its crazy EDIT: just thought I'd add, you don't necessarily "pay" someone to be a surrogate. It's more like the bio parents give the mother money for the pregnancy costs so medications, maternity clothes etc. and I think the surrogate gets some money for carrying the child but the surrogate has to be psychologically assessed beforehand and it all has to be arranged through lawyers etc.

[@Frostfern94]

It’s not illegal in the UK?

[@aqsah14]

It’s literally not illegal

[@krithika.-.5199]

Love how abortion is illegal but these biological parents can get away with abandoning their baby like that. That's just sick.

[@rachelcookie321]

Abortion is legal in many places including in Chicago where this takes place. New Zealand recently passed a law making it legal, woohoo!

[@keribere244]

this aged badly

[@bluucat.]

Fr

[@yunie-chan_3219]

@@keribere244 Why?

[@keribere244]

@@yunie-chan_3219 In many places in the USA it is now illegal.

[@EleanoraDzen]

“Adventurous couple” how about saying a couple that actually wants a family and not some idiots who abandon a baby due to unforeseen circumstance I know this is a scripted show but gosh is it painful

[@toripartridge515]

Eleanora Dzen I was a premmie and my parents would never say they were adventurous for keeping me😂

[@wolfey2468]

unfortunately, this stuff more then likely happens :(

[@makikap0014]

My friend was actually told that if she won't have her child now(17y) that she won't be able later on Thankfully she had an awesome boyfriend he's her husband now (20y) and they have a little girl I'm so happy for them and feel so sorry at the se time...couse I now they'll never be able have another and the only other option is adoption So I kind of don't get those two who abandoned their baby

[@Gmoviesmoothie]

Considering how heartless and inflexible the expectations and terms and conditions the biological parents' had I'd say their baby dodged a bullet

[@christianaquilina5434]

Can someone, Anyone, explain to me how this is not human trafficing under a different title? You pay for someone to carry your child, and then paying them a "bonus" so they could survive.

[@juliaarnold1078]

Christian Aquilina because you are forced into trafficking that is the difference

[@christianaquilina5434]

@@juliaarnold1078 I see your point, yet is being economically with your back to the wall not akin to being forced? They are not equal in cause, I agree, but is the effect not identical? Cheers

[@katienguyen210]

Christian Aquilina The surrogate agrees and is willing to go through with it. It’s not like the people who are in need of a surrogate is getting one just because, it’s because they cant. Maybe infertile or a gay couple. They’re being paid, sure, and most of the time people don’t become surrogates just for the money but to help out others.

[@christianaquilina5434]

@@katienguyen210 I think you missed my point entirely. Those who do wish to do this for other reasons, beyond payment, by all mean, I see nothing wrong with that. What does worry me is the poaaible systemic abuse that could result from putting a price on such things, with all the terms and conditions which could screw over the surrogate.

[@jenna145645678]

This is basically human trafficking. The social worker lady even mentioned it. They are just doing in a "legal" but illegal way because they are preying on vulnerable and desperate women to follow through what the company and their clients want. If it doesnt fit their standards then they dont get rewarded. Human trafficking is not always about being "forced".

[@rbhy]

I cried because of how believable the surrogate mother's acting is. Well done

[@simsside6528]

I freaking got a pregnancy test advert before the vid played... Slow clap to you tube

[@xcopycatx1]

😂

[@aidasarr4116]

Wow just wow

[@grace-jl8sc]

SimsSide i got a tik tok ad

[@moviequeen2004]

SimsSide wow 😂😂😂

[@bts_gachagirl4331]

Oh wow I got a yeast infection ad before it started

[@lorythmem230]

I am not familiar with American contract law but it shouldn't be possible to "pull out" of a contract that was basically fulfilled. The risk of the baby being unhealthy should only be put on the surrogate If she willingly did things to harm the baby (for example taking drugs, drinking) That would classify as a violation of the contract and only then the Buyers should be able to terminate the contract....

[@nicolakinsella86]

This is sooooo long make comments shorter

[@ladydie1234]

That's what it's like now. Babies are born early all the time. It happens. But most of the time now if the surrogate was healthy and the baby was healthy. Then the surrogate gets money

[@IBeBradleyy]

Nicola Kinsella girl stfu.

[@joeya.1043]

Byers? Gosh you Americans are sick. How can talk like that about this? That's just gross. Nobody should be able to buy a human being...

[@xstrangew0rld]

Well no because in the contract it states that if the baby is born early they can pull out. So it's legal.

[@stephobrien9773]

Slightly confused...so if the biological mother actually gave birth and the baby was premature, would she still abandon it???

[@Arcaryon]

The point is this: (Warning, morale won't be needed after this point) if you buy a race horse but you get a slightly sick horse instead: How do most people react? If it comes from your own stable the situation is obviously different. It is your flesh and blood but without the emotional connection of seeing your horses all the time - you wouldn't buy a lame horse when you payed for a healthy one. Life is unfair and heartless. Sadly we humans have a tendency to be like that. This is why we rule this earth and sometimes even each other.

[@seithroil]

She's not the bio mum. Its not her egg

[@skyem00n59]

Edel K no shit, read op’s comment again

[@blond009]

Steph Obrien but wait the pregnant woman is the biological mother of the baby? I thought surrogates only carried the baby ( sound bad I know sorry ) but it’s not biological, the ovario and the sperm are from other parents.

[@CassidyStarke]

Berta 009 Thats the case for this video yes. But not always.

[@piper3981]

“I know when I was pregnant, I was a mess” Dr Manning saying to Dr Reese in the calmest tone “I have to go have this baby now” is a mess. 😂

[@pastaslut]

LITERALLY

[@sashagawley5148]

5:53 who else cringed when they were pulling the stomach open😐 Just me ok

[@aishahussain5723]

Radio Husky me

[@zhuzhu9805]

Mehhh

[@SalmaBegum-vi7kz]

MEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEEE

[@noelleyoung521]

Not really. Just the noise. XD

[@athena-ve1py]

I was like:Do they really do this in real life? That looked like they ripped her stomach open like in a horror movie😂

[@Arcaryon]

Dr Choi is so upright and passionate... It really is inspiring.

[@Kez_abi]

I was gripped. Dr Mike needs to see this episode

[@anabl5616]

Oh yes!!!

[@judymegan4827]

Ohh yes!! I agree

[@emjaewilson2655]

Definitely!

[@j.r.3565]

Keziah Yates yes to that

[@dio8636]

Definitely!

[@deepac260]

That child is lucky to not have gone to such “parents”

[@torycatherine2044]

Theres no way this is a real scenario. "Our clients are desperate to have children." If they pulled out so easily, they're not that desperate. The surrogate mother is the one who was actually desperate, not them. This is just gross.

[@lexiright5609]

Actually it’s pretty common, especially amongst the “pro-life” community, if the baby isn’t a “perfect” (healthy, no defects etc) the surrogate parents won’t want it. It’s horrifying but that’s also why there’s so many kids in the adoption system

[@WouldntULikeToKnow.]

@@lexiright5609 so many "pro-life" (aka forced-birth) people are hypocrites. That's one of the reasons why I don't have any respect for them.

[@rachelcookie321]

@@WouldntULikeToKnow. they act like a life full of misery and pain would be better than no life.

[@dariusf.1960]

oh this does happen more often than you think.

[@judithmeisje]

Our daughter was born with 31 weeks and 5 days. She is the happiest girl you have ever seen and I would do Everything to keep her save!

[@verryverymac]

My sister is premature and let me tell you my mom went through hell delicering her now she is 4 healthy, happy, can do anything a normal baby can

[@ashlingc7978]

As someone who has been a surrogate. Everything is about the parents The pregnancy almost cost me my life.

[@ashlingc7978]

@Chloe Nicole Your right it shouldnt. But it sadly is. I became very seriously sick almost died at one point. My wishes were always ignored. People have no idea what surrogacy really is

[@Psswwwhhhhh]

"in the spirit of carrying a healthy baby" you're not going to get a baby if she's dead sis

[@btsandblackpinkfan1986]

Dr manning is so understanding and she is really good at changing peoples mind

[@darkphoenix3347]

im a premmy i was born at 35 weeks and i'm fine. i just have A.D.D but i inherited it from my mum

[@darkphoenix3347]

@Plague that's ok because i wasn't looking for you approval. so bye now

[@daisymay6505]

I have it too 🤷‍♀️

[@xstrangew0rld]

My niece was born at 27 weeks. That's like not even 7 months. She was 3 pounds and so small. Now she is 6!!

[@user-pn1mo6jy2o]

I was born at 30 weeks and i did just fine, no time in the incubator or anything. If the baby is healthy doesn't matter if they're a little premature.

[@colourmycosplay]

*nurse* "don't you want to see your baby? Me: not her baby but okay

[@kwatson1267]

the surgery part killed me

[@Phfoufoycoyx]

Same! Also I subscribed to you

[@super.radioactivity_]

Same O.o

[@hanseojun7629]

tbh i would want that baby no matter if its premature or overdue. It's still a baby and it deserves to be taken care of no matter what

[@alexsamuel5482]

My best friend was born 2 months early. Her lungs were also underdeveloped, and she's deaf in one of her ears because her ear drum did not develop. It's 13 years after she was born and she's healthy as ever. If her mom can do it I'm sure this child's parents can raise her.

[@dailyme3972]

The way the women passed looking at her baby , made my heart drop .

[@PrincessPinkJILLI0]

This is the clip that will start my binging of Chicago med

[@kawii9856]

Thats what happened to me. lol.

[@masterpys2693]

"Our clients are people who are desperate to have children." Not so desperate if they can back out of taking care of the child. Sick

[@tamzinvandenberg6803]

The actor who played the pregnant woman deserves an oscar👏

[@angelyn9376]

Dr Manning is so good at convincing people and Dr Choi was so good at trying to help others :)

[@megsaga]

Literally any episode with a pregnant woman: Dr Manning: wHEn I wAs pregOnAnT

[@ICommentCuzILike]

it's absolutely disgusting that the surrogate won't get paid if the baby's born prematurely. absolutely nothing can be helped about such a situation--she still carried that fetus for however many months and should be compensated by the agreed upon amount, even if the baby dies. utterly horrendous.

[@naomiday1178]

I love how Dr Mannings always has a way to get through to people.

[@Lali-d1q]

I cried a lot after watching this . I am blesssd with a boy who was also born in 27 weeks now he is 3 and very active and healthy .

[@eshalahmed4272]

CAN WE GET THIS LADY AN AWARD

[@addictedtoprocrastination9986]

I don’t know how those parents can abandon their own flesh and blood with a clean conscience.

[@cringeeisforrealz9748]

when she called the baby 'IT' I was triggered

[@allyflint1807]

cringee is for realz it’s a coping mechanism so she wouldn’t get attached

[@xstrangew0rld]

@Notre Aira no she is not. A born baby is not an it. It's an it only at the point when it is cells and not yet a baby.

[@chelsea9981]

One ep That I remember there was a lady who’s water broke and she’s like “I DONT WANT THAT MONSTER AHHHH GET THAT THING AWAY FROM ME” And the cord to make the baby breathe she RIPPED IT! I was shocked💔

[@rollerturtle]

@@chelsea9981 whuch episode is it, I would like to see it

[@jasperj.d.g.4147]

@@xstrangew0rld she just doesn't want to get attached.

[@shxya_.5968]

I love how docter manning prove so much points on what to do she usually does amazing :>

[@juliettewenitong8590]

If your paying for a perfect child, you are an absolute phsyco, Periodt.

[@derekthibert4246]

"Welcome to keep the child"? She already has two boys and got out of a shelter. Keeping the child only makes her situation worse.

[@ninamesic4571]

This is a sad story but when she refused to look at the baby when she was born my heart broke and I started crying because I realized that every baby deserves to be looked at birth

[@cannonball1993]

That was the most aggressive c-section I’ve ever seen! I’ve got two c-section and watched them back afterwards and wow she got torn!

[@fatnuggets7492]

THIS WAS POSTED ON MY BIRTHDAY AND I WAS 2 MONTHS EARLY WTF

[@shaniammgpulis5946]

um did you see when it posted yeah its you if it was you u cant even walk if you were born in 2018 are you for real

[@squishesandslimequeen49]

Shania MMG Pulis ikr

[@chloebishop4999]

PMA4LIFFE maybe you were the baby? 😂

[@greysea9276]

Shania MMG Pulis theyre talking about when they were born dickhead.

[@lailadeen4858]

@@shaniammgpulis5946 she meant on the same day it can be another year holy hell how is that hard to understand lol

[@starswillfall.]

Never ignore a doctor. They know what they are saying. They know exactly how to help.

[@alexiarogers3852]

That’s not how a c section is done. Too much blood as well

[@nadiar.4638]

Maybe they had to do it differently than normal because of the conditions the mother and the child were in?

[@nicolen.9642]

NadiaR. Maybe...it was a preeclamptic situation it's serious (eclampsia seizure can lead to death from hemorrhage).

[@scarlett8048]

Maybe its a t v show.

[@brittanygent3785]

Suspected placental abruption, pre-eclampsia and HELLP syndrome would all culminate to cause the blood stained amniotic fluid. The retractors, however, were used incredibly brutally!!!

[@hannahsoh4063]

it's bloody because the placenta had seperated from the uterus (explain in the beginning) which cause excessive bleeding which is why it looks different and more bloody, but it's also a TV show to more blood=more drama

[@amck17]

the part were she told him to take it away broke my heart and I started to SCREAM AND CRY

[@ashleyplayssims]

Wow ungrateful people smh I would love the baby premature or not sigh the people in this world a tell you 😑🤦🏽‍♀️

[@daisymay6505]

Ashley Wilson I agree, even though I NEVER want to be a parent, I would still never abandon it just because it’s “not perfect” beautiful name by the way

[@GlowandLuna]

Its just cells to them

[@abimundy5051]

Same with me

[@abimundy5051]

Same with me

[@sherikwasnik7064]

This just makes me sick to my stomach. My brother had a surrogate in the US(we are Canadian). He wanted a baby so badly that he would take whatever came out. My nephew was born full term, and the surrogate was amazing and very well compensated. My brother is an amazing Dad who loves his son more than anything. We were fortunate. He is a beautiful, healthy, 7 1/2 year old and is the love of his Daddy’s life. I wish all surrogacy agreements would end this way.

[@dariusf.1960]

unfortunately surrogacy companies under this capitalistic system prey on women of poor backgrounds or even poor countries with no protection for the surrogate whatsoever. Surrogacy in general is not unethical IMHO, but of course the moment it becomes a business, the moment abusive practices become profitable.

[@heylily2446]

That's so inaccurate c-sections do not look anything like that it physically pains me to watch that omd c-sections yes it's in the lower stomach but they don't open you like that ugh

[@tajuannakellane3126]

Yes they do!

[@heylily2446]

@@tajuannakellane3126 they don't force open your stomach like that, my mother is a midwife she watches it with me, she told me how it's done. They cut you open in then lower stomach they stretch you wide enough for the baby to come through not that wide. Tv shows exaggerate.

[@laraarndt1362]

Lily Vlogs no they did it different because It was not an emergency c-section

[@tajuannakellane3126]

@@heylily2446 I am a midwife so I am speaking from personal experience

[@amelie5086]

For emergencies

[@zakiyaseedat3180]

They make it sound like having premature baby is the worst thing in the world. My niece was premature and while she might have health issues she is definitely loved by all of us. I can't imagine a life without her. Imagine knowing some where in the world you have a child you gave up on bcoz of strong probability of health issues they might have. My nephew was premature as well and he had to stay in hospital for while when he was born 20yrs ago. He is fine. In life a child can be born healthy and end up having leukemia, asthma, even bad heart. You never know what might happen. Life is unpredictable. You have to have faith.

[@mikaelamontgomery3480]

2:33 - our clients are people who are “desperate to have children” 7:11 - yeahhh too hard for the clients so they don’t want the baby anymore 🙄🤦‍♀️

[@ithinkimfunnierthaniactual2903]

A boy from my class was premature. He was born one month earlier and had to spend a whole month in The hospital after he was born. He had The highest grades in The whole school and is now in one of the most prestigious high school in Bucharest. (we live in romania). He is completely healthy. Being born premature does not have to mean a lifetime of complications.

[@mirukethees4286]

I feel most sorry for the baby

[@Dragonraiser11]

The contractor lady or whatever has a very colorful vocabulary when talking about a family abandoning a child.

[@mirabelletaylor]

I dare not forget Dr. Manning has been through the delivery process She reminds us at every given opportunity 😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@louistfshum]

The bioethics of surrogate pregnancies is an absolute cluster-f%^k of a minefield.

[@gpuhq5588]

It’s not my baby!!! =awkward silence😂

[@khiavance8974]

My niece was born at 33 weeks. For 2 weeks we thought her and her mum were going to die they didn’t an emergency cesarean and she was perfectly fine and spent 4 weeks in hospital. Today she is a happy and healthy 3 year old and so beautiful. Her mother is also healthy and they are both doing just fine

[@nanarir1338]

I'd definitely have that baby girl even if i have to go through all of that.

[@expatleanie]

My cousins had a surrogate mother.. their son was a premie.. not once did the pull out or give up.. their son is now a happy 5 year old son in their family. You are not ready to parent if you cant accept your child as is. I realise this is fiction but it could happen in real life.

[@yochogiwhatbish8064]

As a premmy watching this made me so angry.

[@hamsoka5571]

Yo Chogiwhatbish? Oof I was born 2 weeks late so.

[@yochogiwhatbish8064]

Wilde Things 2 months early :’D

[@viktor1337w]

I was so lazy i stayed a extra 4 weeks

[@V_098]

I was premature about 5-6 days

[@K.gower06]

Just imagine how lonely that baby feels on its own in that room it has not even seen it's mother or father just doctors

[@Hei955]

Dr Manning : I know. Cause when my water broke I was a mess. I was not ready to deliver either. Also Dr Manning: Alright i gotta go have this baby bye👋

[@pencilxthoughts]

this is effective marketing imo. they post LONG clips, almost lets you follow the whole story unlike other TVseries channels where they're clips are short and out of context. one video was randomly on my recos, and already this is my 4th, and for every one of them i was intrigued and invested. and now i wanna watch the full series. (*sees how many seasons there are* 5 SEASONS?!)

[@Butterfly-ue1ph]

I felt physically ill watching this episode! These ‘Parents’ are disgusting!

[@Ndlovuks]

When you're going through something and someone decides to share what they went through.... Sometimes we just don't care at that moment.

[@ninabeth3749]

I think Torrey Devitto deserves an oscar. Not only is she perfect in this show but she was also brilliant in pretty little liars.

[@charliecastle]

Some people just do not deserve to be parents. If you want a child that badly then nothing and I mean absolutely NOTHING would put you off! Physical health, appearance, race, mental health, age, gender, nothing should make the blindest bit of difference because last time I checked parental love is completely UNCONDITIONAL!

[@mauveforest8839]

“I have some bad news, the clients pulled out because they don’t WANT to deal with a premature baby.” Me: “OH HELL NO, DON’T YOU DARE COME WITH YOUR OBNOXIOUS VOCABULARY AND TELL US THAT! SOMEBODY CALL DOCTOR CUDDY AND SAVE THIS BABY FROM A FOSTER HOME.”

[@supriyapalle1354]

1:20 💔💔 my heart hurt and gave little scar to my soul

[@cayde8606]

Dr Choi looked PISSEDDDDD throughout this whole thing XD Edit: and then really bloody depressed when he tried to give the baby to the woman and she refused.

[@heyysimone]

You shouldnt be allowed to make a contract that basically says "if the baby is prem they dont have to 'adopt' it". Its not even an adoption, its their biological baby!

[@phoenixfriend]

I can't believe people would abandon their own biological child like that just because they're premature. If they'd carried her themselves would they have done the same? Clearly they don't have any kind of emotional connection with the child. Also incredible is that a contract like that could be legal. Like they said it protects everyone but the surrogate and the baby.

[@marielaausher]

It's unfortunate that a lot of women are in similar situations. Sometimes being a surrogate It's the only thing keeping them with a roof over their heads and food on their stomachs.

[@brittanytremain9552]

The biological parents and surrogate CHOSE to have this baby, regardless of the consequences. They only cared for themselves. I understand that the surrogate mother doesn’t want to keep it but she would’ve known the high risk of the biological parents not wanting to keep it. She was too desperate that she put herself, her children and this baby at risk. This baby is unwanted by both its biological parents and the woman who carried her. How would that feel ? Shame on all of you

[@thepughasnoname8085]

shame also on the fucking surrogate industry. Babies arent products you buy just because you want to feel fulfilled. Ugh, this fucking episode strike too close to home for me, cause it happens in real life.

[@LadyCheshire95]

What would you do if you were her? She's watching her children freeze and starve then someone offers money for them to have a better life. Would you not do it, I sure as hell would. Paid surrogacy is exploiting women in poverty and that's the issue. This poor woman was a victim.

[@michaelalouise4942]

my step mom just had a premature baby she is my little sister she has a little bit of problems with her heart but it doesn’t change how much we love her you are right if u can’t handle a child don’t have one

[@kelpie3551]

oOOOOOO MAH GAH I WAS NOT EXPECTING THEM TO ACTUALLY SHOW THE C-SECTION HOLY CRAP WOWWWWWWWWWWWWWW

[@v-mariewilliams7058]

'Take it away' she's not even seen as human

[@gia-abcd]

Is this really what the law allows in America 🤢

[@See-if_I_care]

You cannot expect anything less than disgusting from America 😂😂😂

[@pepsilepsimax]

Wow, she’s such an amazing actor, she HAS to be in a horror movie, she’s so good at acting out anger, sadness, confusion, exhaustion, and so much more, very talented.

[@meela8167]

Who else was NOT prepared to watch the baby be delivered

[@glam9608]

Monster Meela me like Jesus 😱

[@hannahbananacreations6621]

I was born 3 months premature,my lungs and heart wasn’t fully developed, I was in a incubator and a couple week later I had pneumonia the doctors said I was very lucky to be living

[@evilpunko-d2f]

Dr. Manning: When my water broke, I was a mess. Me: Oh really? Let's have a flashback. **FLASHBACK** Past Dr. Reese: ....did your water just break? Past Dr. Manning: **looks down** oh...Can someone get me a wheelchair?! **insert talking and shit** Past Dr. Manning: Not right now. **sits down in fancy ass wheelchair** I gotta go and have this baby right now.

[@rinibhowmick1996]

Honestly speaking....Had I been working in this hospital and it was a real life situation, I would have gladly adopted that baby. I have always loved children.