Gestational Surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy is a reproductive arrangement where a woman, known as a surrogate, carries and delivers a baby for another individual or couple who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy themselves. In this process, embryos created through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the intended parents' or donors' eggs and sperm are implanted into the surrogate's uterus. The surrogate has no genetic connection to the child, as she is only providing a nurturing environment for the embryo to develop. This option is often pursued by individuals facing infertility issues or certain medical conditions that prevent them from carrying a pregnancy.
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Gestational surrogacy is a reproductive arrangement where a woman, known as the gestational surrogate, carries and delivers a baby for another individual or couple, referred to as intended parents. Unlike traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate uses her own eggs, gestational surrogacy involves the implantation of an embryo created using the eggs and sperm from the intended parents or donors. This means the surrogate has no genetic link to the baby. It often involves medical procedures like in vitro fertilization (IVF) and is typically governed by legal agreements to clarify the rights and responsibilities of all parties involved.