surrogacy parenting

Surrogacy parenting involves a woman (the surrogate) agreeing to carry a pregnancy for intended parents who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy themselves. The process typically includes medical procedures like IVF, where an embryo created from the intended parents’ or donors’ sperm and eggs is implanted into the surrogate’s uterus. After birth, legal agreements clarify parental rights, which vary by jurisdiction. Surrogacy can be altruistic or compensated, and it provides a pathway for individuals or couples to have a biological child when natural conception isn't possible. It requires careful legal, medical, and ethical considerations.