It might be a concern wondering “can surrogate mothers keep the baby?” Once legal parenthood is established, the surrogate mother cannot keep the baby. At birth, the surrogate mother is the legal mother of the baby in the UK. The intended parents must then apply for a Parental Order, establishing them as the sole parents of the baby. It’s important for both the intended parents and the surrogate mother to be on the same page before proceeding. Communication and transparency are key, and the Surrogate Direct App faciliates this understanding in the search for a surrogate mother