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Surrogate mother
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a woman who agrees to carry and take the responsibility of another couple's child
Who is a "surrogate mother"?
A surrogate mother is a woman who agrees to carry and give birth to a baby for another person or couple who cannot have a baby themselves. She may use her own egg, the intended mother's egg, or a donated egg to become pregnant, and usually, the sperm of the intended father or a donor is used. After the baby is born, the surrogate mother hands the baby over to the intended parents.
Examples
After years of struggling with infertility, they decided to seek the help of a surrogate mother to carry their child.
The surrogate mother formed a close bond with the couple, sharing updates and experiences throughout the pregnancy.
