Social Surrogacy Articles

Not every decision to pursue gestational surrogacy stems from a medical diagnosis or an inability to carry a pregnancy. Some individuals and couples explore surrogacy for personal, professional, psychological, or lifestyle considerations that influence their preferences around pregnancy and family building.

Explore the motivations behind elective and social surrogacy, the ethical and practical considerations involved, and how gestational carrier preferences, medical evaluations, agency requirements, and legal considerations may influence whether surrogacy is an appropriate family-building option.