Updated on December 12, 2025
What is a gestational surrogate?
People often search what is a gestational surrogate. She’s a woman who carries a pregnancy created through IVF using eggs and sperm from the intended parents or donors. Because the embryo comes from those eggs and sperm, she has no genetic link to the baby but receives medical care and compensation. Learn more on our Gestational Surrogacy page.
Julianna Nikolic
Chief Strategy Officer Julianna Nikolic leads strategic initiatives, focusing on growth, innovation, and patient-centered solutions in the reproductive sciences sector. With 26+ years of management experience and a strong entrepreneurial background, she brings deep expertise to advancing reproductive healthcare.
