Reproductive Technology Terms

noun a person appointed to act on behalf of another

adjective substitute or replacement

• The couple decided to use a surrogate to carry their baby to term.
• My sister offered to be a surrogate for her best friend.
• I heard they're looking for a surrogate mom for their baby.
• The new technology acted as a surrogate for human interaction during the pandemic.

noun Extended fertility refers to the ability to conceive a child at an older age than is typically considered the prime reproductive years.

• Advancements in medical technology have allowed for extended fertility in women, enabling them to have children later in life.
• With the help of modern medicine, women can now extend their fertility and have kids even in their late thirties.
• Thanks to science, women can keep their baby-making abilities going for longer, giving them more time to start a family.
• Just like a well-preserved wine, some women seem to have extended fertility and can conceive effortlessly at an older age.