Understanding Surrogacy and Its Controversy

Surrogacy involves a woman carrying a child for intended parents and can take two primary forms: traditional and gestational surrogacy. Traditional surrogacy means the surrogate is also the biological mother, while gestational surrogacy, which has become more common, uses embryos from the intended parents or donors through IVF, eliminating the genetic link. This shift to gestational surrogacy has sparked significant debate, with some questioning the ethical implications of separating childbirth from biological motherhood. Critics argue that surrogacy disrupts essential human relationships and that the emotional bond between a mother and child is crucial for the child's well-being.