Philosophocal and legislation aspects of surrogacy

Georgian Med News. 2011 Jun:(195):18-25.

Abstract

Among current bioethical issues one of the most dilemmatic is an issue of surrogacy. It causes great moral, ethical and legal debate. The article aims to show philosophical and legislation aspects of surrogacy. The meaning of "motherhood", "kinship", "liberty" in connection with surrogacy is analyzed. The article provides an overview of Georgian Orthodox Church on surrogate motherhood.

MeSH terms

  • Child
  • Christianity
  • Family
  • Female
  • Humans
  • Life*
  • Morals
  • Philosophy*
  • Pregnancy
  • Religion and Medicine*
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / ethics
  • Reproductive Techniques, Assisted / legislation & jurisprudence*
  • Surrogate Mothers / legislation & jurisprudence*