We’re thrilled to share a significant milestone in our fertility journey—finally selecting a surrogate mother that will be our gestational carrier! After much thought and consideration, we’ve found the perfect surrogate mother to help us bring our dream of becoming parents closer to reality. Join us as we discuss the emotional roller coaster, the challenges we’ve faced, and what’s next on our path to parenthood. We hope our story offers hope and inspiration to others going through similar experiences. Thank you for your support and love during this journey! 🌟 https://youtu.be/bmbZnhLFK5w?si=_quc9-rOg09chMp
Gestational Carrier
- Definition: A gestational carrier (also known as a gestational surrogate) is a woman who carries and delivers a baby for another person or couple. The key difference is that the gestational carrier does not have a genetic connection to the baby. The embryo is created using the egg and sperm from the intended parents or donors. The embryo is then implanted into the gestational carrier’s uterus.
- Role: The gestational carrier provides the uterus and the physical environment necessary for the embryo to grow but has no genetic link to the child.
Surrogate Mother
- Definition: Traditionally, a surrogate mother refers to a woman who both carries and is genetically related to the baby she carries. In this type of surrogacy (known as traditional surrogacy), the surrogate uses their egg to create the embryo. The embryo is then implanted into her uterus.
- Role: The surrogate mother has both a genetic connection to the baby and provides the uterine environment for the pregnancy.
Summary:
- Gestational Carrier: No genetic link to the baby, carries an embryo created from the intended parents’ or donors’ egg and sperm.
- Surrogate Mother: Genetically related to the baby, uses her own egg to create the embryo (in traditional surrogacy).
In modern practice, the term “surrogate” is often used to refer to both gestational carriers and traditional surrogates. Understanding the distinction can be important.
https://wandadoty.com/surrogacy-journey-update
