Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
surrogacy
noun
/ˈsɜːrəɡəsi/
Definition
The practice of a woman carrying and giving birth to a child for another person or couple.
Examples
- Many couples opt for surrogacy when traditional methods of conception are not successful.
- Surrogacy is a complex process that often involves legal agreements between the surrogate and the intended parents.
- After much consideration, they decided that surrogacy was the best option for starting their family.
Meaning
Surrogacy involves a surrogate mother who agrees to conceive and bear a child for someone else, often as a means of helping individuals or couples who are unable to conceive on their own.
Synonyms
- Gestational carrier
- Surrogate parent
- Substitute mother
