Surrogacy and Assisted Reproduction

Surrogacy and assisted reproduction are methods used to help individuals or couples become parents when they cannot conceive naturally. Surrogacy involves another woman carrying and delivering a baby for intended parents, who may be using their own sperm and eggs or donor gametes. Assisted reproduction includes techniques like in vitro fertilization (IVF), where eggs and sperm are combined in a lab to create embryos that can be implanted in a woman’s uterus. These methods can raise complex questions about paternity, as biological connections may differ from legal or emotional parenthood, highlighting the importance of clear agreements and understanding among all parties involved.