Who Is Kim K’s Surrogate?
Kim Kardashian used a gestational surrogate to carry her children. A gestational carrier is a woman who becomes pregnant using an embryo created from the intended parents’ egg and sperm or donor gametes. The surrogate has no genetic link to the child.
Why Did Kim Kardashian Use a Surrogate?
Kim Kardashian has spoken publicly about placenta accreta, a serious pregnancy complication, and other medical risks that made pregnancy dangerous for her. With guidance from fertility specialists, she and her then-husband Kanye West chose surrogacy to expand their family safely.
What Is Gestational Surrogacy?
Gestational surrogacy is a process where a carrier agrees to carry a pregnancy for intended parents. The embryo is created through in vitro fertilization and transferred to the surrogate’s uterus. The surrogate does not provide the egg. Legal contracts outline rights, compensation, and medical decisions. For more details on the process, see this overview from Mayo Clinic.
