Adoption and Surrogacy

Adoption is the legal process by which a person becomes the parent of a child who is not biologically their own, granting them full parental rights and responsibilities. Surrogacy involves a woman (the surrogate) carrying and giving birth to a baby for another individual or couple, often through artificial reproductive techniques. The intended parents then assume legal custody of the child. Both options provide pathways to parenthood for those unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy themselves, involving legal, emotional, and ethical considerations to ensure the child's best interests.