surrogacy

[ sur-uh-guh-see, suhr‑ ]

noun

1. the state of being a surrogate or surrogate mother.

Word History and Origins

Origin of surrogacy¹

First recorded in 1810–20

Example Sentences

As for ethical concerns, Georgie said, surrogacy "felt like the last step" in their IVF journey using "Ben's sperm, a donor egg and a surrogate carrier".

From BBC

In September, Gomez revealed she can’t carry a child because of her numerous health conditions and will likely turn to surrogacy or adoption when she decides to start a family.

From Los Angeles Times

Doctors eventually told the couple their only hope was surrogacy and, in 2018, they began exploring the possibility of finding a surrogate in the USA.

From BBC

Italy has made it illegal for couples to go abroad to have a baby through surrogacy.

From BBC

She added that the family was considering using his sperm in surrogacy and that one of her daughters had agreed to be the surrogate.

From BBC