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surrogacy

[ˈsʌrədʒəsi]

surrogacy Definition

  • 1the process of carrying and delivering a baby for another person or couple, either through artificial insemination or by implanting an embryo created through in vitro fertilization (IVF)
  • 2the practice of using a surrogate mother

Using surrogacy: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "surrogacy" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    The couple opted for surrogacy after struggling with infertility.

  • Example

    She acted as a surrogate for her sister who couldn't carry a baby.

  • Example

    Surrogacy is a complex legal process that varies by country and state.

surrogacy Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for surrogacy

Phrases with surrogacy

  • traditional surrogacy

    a type of surrogacy where the surrogate mother is also the biological mother of the child, conceived through artificial insemination

    Example

    Traditional surrogacy involves the surrogate mother's egg being fertilized with the intended father's sperm.

  • gestational surrogacy

    a type of surrogacy where the surrogate mother carries a baby that is not biologically related to her, conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the intended parents' or donors' eggs and sperm

    Example

    Gestational surrogacy is more common than traditional surrogacy because it avoids legal and emotional complications.

  • commercial surrogacy

    a type of surrogacy where the surrogate mother receives financial compensation beyond medical expenses for carrying and delivering the baby

    Example

    Commercial surrogacy is illegal in some countries and states due to ethical concerns.

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Summary: surrogacy in Brief

Surrogacy [ˈsʌrədʒəsi] is the process of carrying and delivering a baby for another person or couple. It can be done through artificial insemination or in vitro fertilization (IVF). There are two types of surrogacy: traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate mother is also the biological mother of the child, and gestational surrogacy, where the surrogate mother carries a baby that is not biologically related to her. Surrogacy can be commercial or altruistic, and it is a complex legal process that varies by country and state.