Surrogate Mothers are Alive and Well | BeyondJaneWhy would any woman commit to carrying a baby for nine months for another couple? It’s a question with as many answer as there are surrogates. For some it’s the joy of giving the gift of life. For others it’s for financial gain, and for others the answer is somewhere in between. Some states refuse to recognize surrogate contracts, while some states legalize it. But in spite of the controversy more women are having babies for those who cannot.