Updated on December 11, 2025
What is a surrogate mother in gestational surrogacy?
A surrogate mother, or gestational carrier, is a woman who carries a pregnancy for intended parents using an embryo created through IVF. The embryo comes from the parents’ or donors’ eggs and sperm, so the surrogate is not genetically related to the baby. Read 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.
