Surrogacy is a method of assisted reproduction where a woman carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple. There are two primary types of surrogacy: traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy.
In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate mother’s egg is fertilized with the intended father’s sperm or donor sperm through artificial insemination. As a result, the surrogate is genetically related to the child.
Gestational surrogacy involves the implantation of an embryo created using the egg and sperm of the intended parents or donors into the surrogate’s uterus. In this case, the surrogate has no genetic relationship with the child.
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Surrogacy can be a complex and emotionally charged process, involving legal, ethical, and emotional considerations. Laws and regulations related to surrogacy vary widely by country and even by state or region within countries. It’s essential for all parties involved to seek legal and psychological counseling to understand their rights and responsibilities and to ensure that the process is conducted ethically and responsibly.
The practice of surrogacy has raised various ethical and social questions, including concerns about exploitation, the commodification of children, and the well-being of all parties involved. However, for many individuals and couples who are unable to conceive or carry a pregnancy to term, surrogacy offers a path to parenthood.
At Holifield Nulife Fertility Centre we guide you through all the legal, ethical, and psychological issues in surrogacy. We also would help you source for a surrogate, whom we put through a thorough clinical and psychological evaluation to assess her suitability for the program.