Surrogacy is a fertility option that allows intended parents to have a child with the help of a surrogate mother. In this process, the surrogate carries and delivers the baby on behalf of the parents.

Doctors may use traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate’s egg is fertilized, or gestational surrogacy, where embryos created through IVF are transferred to the surrogate. Gestational surrogacy is the most common today because the child is not genetically related to the surrogate.

This path often supports couples facing infertility, same-sex couples, or individuals unable to carry a pregnancy for medical reasons. With proper medical care, legal support, and counseling, the process provides a safe and structured way to parenthood. It gives families the chance to experience the joy of raising a child when other options may not be possible.