As Priyanka Chopra Jonas welcomes her baby through surrogacy, here is what it means and why families opt for it | The Times of India

While infertility is an obvious reason, there are several other reasons due to which couples opt for surrogacy.

Surrogacy is a boon for same-sex couples who want to embrace parenthood. Similar is the case for single individuals who wish to have a child; while a single woman who is unable to conceive a child will seek a surrogate, a single man will need a surrogate as well.

Many parents choose to have a child through a surrogate and prefer it over adoption as surrogacy promises genetic similarity with the child. Everybody longs for a child who is blood-related to them and surrogacy is a blessing in this case.

Hysterectomy or congenital uterine abnormality also makes it impossible for women to conceive. In such cases also, a woman or a couple can reach out to surrogates.

Pregnancy complications also make it difficult for women to carry a child. In many cases, women are unable to carry the child to full-term owing to several biological complications. While medical assistance is a solution to this, surrogacy is definitely a good choice.

Lastly, the decision to opt for a surrogate for child birth is a very personal move. Every couple or individual who opts for a surrogate should be left alone with their decision.