Just recently, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas broke the news of birth of their first baby girl, who is conceived via surrogacy. They are not the first and only couple to opt for surrogacy. Bollywood stars like Shah Rukh Khan, Sohail Khan and Preity Zinta, among others, also had their children through surrogacy.

Surrogacy is not an unfamiliar term, but it is one which faces a lot of stigma. In order to destigmatise this mode of childbirth, there is a requirement to firstly understand what it is, and what does it involve.

What is Surrogacy?

Surrogacy is a legal arrangement in which a woman (the gestational carrier) agrees to carry a child for the convenience of another person or individuals who will become the child’s parent(s) after delivery. A surrogacy is chosen if pregnancy is medically not possible, the pregnancy risks involved are lethal, or simply when a single person or a male couple wishes to have a child. Monetary compensation can be involved in the process.

It is an emotionally, medically and financially complex, but rewarding process.

Why do people opt for surrogacy? ‘

People may opt for surrogacy for the following reasons:

If a woman is unable to conceive due to health conditions.

If a woman is not able to become pregnant due to a hysterectomy, a missing part in her uterus, ovaries or genital tract.

If a single man wants to have a child using his sperm.

If a woman wishes to have a child using her eggs.

If a same-sex couple wishes to have children.

What are the things that should be kept in mind before entering a surrogacy arrangement?

Before entering a surrogacy arrangement, various factors have to be kept in mind. First and foremost, all the parties included should be mentally and physically healthy. There should be clear boundaries and understanding between the surrogate (the woman carrying the child) and the parents.

Everything about medical processes and finances should be reasonably discussed at the beginning. The involved parties should also discuss how the pregnancy and birth will be managed.

What are the two types of surrogacy?

There are two types of surrogacy, Traditional and Gestational.

In a traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s egg is fertilised by the intended father’s or a donor’s sperm (also known as partial, natural, or direct surrogacy).

When an embryo developed using in vitro fertilisation (IVF) technology is put in a surrogate, also known as a gestational carrier, it is known as gestational surrogacy.

What is the process of childbirth via surrogacy?

Firstly, it is very necessary to consider if surrogacy is the right option, as it is a major decision for any couple, individual, or potential surrogate.

Once the parent(s) decide to go further with surrogacy, prepare a contract and prepare for surrogacy. These choices will help you decide how you want your surrogacy to progress and construct your surrogacy plan, which lays out your objectives and preferences for the whole surrogacy process.

Next up, find your surrogate mother. It is possible through agencies, as well. Once the match is found, both parties should get to know each other. And finally, a contact or an agreement should be signed, which is legally binding.

Then begins the medical aspect of the process. The fertilisation and embryo transfer process is started.

As soon as the pregnancy process begins, the parent(s) and the surrogate should communicate openly, and the surrogate should be taken good care of. Soon, welcome the new born!

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Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas recently welcomed their first child via surrogacy. The new parents announced this news to their fans through their social media handles. Fans are most delighted to hear this news.

Surrogacy is not still a very destigmatised concept in India. In the midst of all this, Priyanka Chopra has yet again inspired her fans. However, Priyanka and Nick do not happen to be the first ever famous couple to choose surrogacy.

Here is a list of celebrities who became parents via surrogacy:

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan

Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan have three children, Aryan, Suhana and AbRam. Their youngest child, AbRam was conceived via surrogacy in 2013. He is fawned upon by his parents and siblings, and is easily one of the most love children in Bollywood.

Karan Johar

Director and producer Karan Johar became a proud father of his two children via surrogacy, Yash and Roohi in February, 2017.

Sohail Khan and Seema Khan

The couple has two children, Nirvaan and Yohan. Yohan was conceived 13 years after Sohail and Seema’s marriage, via surrogacy. In fact, it was Sohail who recommended Surrogacy to Shah Rukh Khan and Gauri Khan.

Sunny Leone and Daniel Weber

Actor Sunny Leone and her husband, Daniel Weber, became proud parents to their twins in 2018. Their children were born via Surrogacy. They also adopted their third child, Nishan in 2017.

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra

Shilpa Shetty and Raj Kundra’s second child, Samisha, was born in 2020, via surrogacy. In an interview, Shilpa Shetty had revealed that after her son Vivaan, she really wanted to have another child.

Preity Zinta and Gene Goodenough

Bollywood heartthrob Preity Zinta and her husband, Gene Goodenough, welcomed their twins, Gia and Jia, via surrogacy in 2021.

Ekta Kapoor

The producer had her first child, Ravie, via surrogacy in the year 2019. Her brother, Tusshar Kapoor, chose to have a child via surrogacy in 2016, as well.

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