surrogate mother

• Femme qui porte et met au monde un enfant pour une autre personne ou un couple, généralement dans le cadre d'un accord où elle n'est pas le parent d'intention.

A woman who carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple, typically through an arrangement where she is not the intended parent.

1. Gestational carrierB2formal

   A woman who carries and gives birth to a child for another person or couple, typically through an arrangement where the child is not genetically related to her.

   mère porteuse (gestation pour autrui)

   • The couple hired a surrogate mother to carry their baby.
   • Surrogate mothers often undergo medical and psychological screening.
   • The legal rights of a surrogate mother vary by country.