Gestational carrier: meaning, definitions and examples

medical

A gestational carrier is a woman who carries and gives birth to a baby for another person or couple. The gestational carrier is not genetically related to the baby she carries.

surrogate mother.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
gestational carrier	Preferable in formal, medical, or legal contexts. Used when referring to a woman who carries and delivers a baby for someone else, with no genetic link to the child as the egg and sperm come from the intended parents or donors. The clinic specializes in matching parents with a suitable gestational carrier. The contract outlines the rights and responsibilities of the gestational carrier.
surrogate mother	Used in both formal and informal settings but more specific in describing the role. It can apply to both traditional and gestational surrogacy arrangements. Sometimes it may carry more emotional or personal connotations. The surrogate mother gave birth to twins for the couple last month. They have a great relationship with their surrogate mother.

Examples of usage

• The couple opted for a gestational carrier due to fertility issues.

• She decided to become a gestational carrier to help her sister start a family.

legal

A gestational carrier is a legal term used to describe a woman who agrees to carry a pregnancy for intended parents. The legal agreements involved in gestational carrier arrangements are complex and require careful consideration.

Examples of usage

• The gestational carrier signed a contract outlining her responsibilities and rights.

• The legal team helped draft the agreement between the gestational carrier and the intended parents.