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The practice of surrogacy occurs when a woman agrees to carry a baby to term and give it up to another set of parents to raise. The contracting couple may be unable to contribute genetic material for some reason or the female may be unable to carry the baby to term. Sometimes this is done for money, sometimes as a favor. It is the practice of surrogacy for money that causes the most concern, although some dislike the practice whether or not money is exchanged. Some people believe that it is unethical for a woman to be used, even with her consent, as an incubator for others. Others believe that this is just another economic opportunity for women who often have few other economic options. But this does not allay the concerns of those opposed to the practice; indeed, it makes the whole arrangement more likely to be one that involves coercion. Others remark that given the rigors of pregnancy, one should be paid even if grave economic necessity is not involved. However, there are others who question what the payment is for. Is it for the use of the "apparatus" for the nine months, or for the baby? If it is for the baby, then we have gotten into the question of the legitimacy of selling humans.[25] Some worry that it is too hard on a woman to carry a baby to term and give it up at birth. Pregnancy is viewed as a deeply personal experience that should never be undergone for the sake of others. Need Assignment Help?