Understanding Global Surrogacy: A Journey of Hope and Parenthood
Surrogacy is a remarkable medical and social phenomenon that has allowed countless individuals and couples to experience the joy of parenthood. Global surrogacy refers to arrangements where intended parents and surrogate mothers may come from different countries, often due to varying legal frameworks, cultural acceptance, and accessibility to reproductive technologies. This approach has provided opportunities for people who might otherwise face challenges in conceiving naturally, including same-sex couples, individuals with medical complications, or those past the typical reproductive age.
At its core, surrogacy involves a woman, the surrogate, agreeing to carry a pregnancy for another individual or couple. There are two primary types: traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. Traditional surrogacy uses the surrogate’s egg, making her the biological mother of the child. In contrast, gestational surrogacy employs an embryo created via in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the intended parents’ or donors’…