Surrogacy is a method of medically assisted reproduction where the surrogate or gestational carrier carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple which is known as intended parents. Intended parents usually choose surrogacy for various reasons such as infertility, medical conditions, LGBTQ+ individuals/couples and even recurrent pregnancy loss.

The process of surrogacy is as follows:

1. Embryo Creation: Eggs and sperm are combined through IVF to create an embryo.
2. Implantation: The embryo is implanted into the surrogates uterus.
3. Pregnancy: The surrogate then carries the pregnancy to term.
4. Birth: The surrogate gives birth and the baby is then given to the intended parents.