How do I explain surrogacy to friends and family?

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Hi everyone. Ashley Old, Case Manager at Bright Futures Families Surrogacy, here with your Ask a Surrogacy Expert question and this week's question how do I explain surrogacy to friends and family? Explaining surrogacy to friends and family can be done with honesty and openness. You might start by explaining that surrogacy is a way to help individuals or couples who are unable to carry your pregnancies themselves. You could also clarify that it involves a surrogate mother who agrees to carry and deliver a child for an intended parent. Be prepared for questions and approach the conversations with patience and understanding. Thanks for the question.