Couple offers baby to friend who can't have children: 'We are reassured that our son will have a warm home'

belgium - A couple has decided to give their baby to a friend who cannot have children. But legally, is that possible?

Laura and Stefan are expecting their fifth child, but this time the baby will be raised by their friend who cannot have children of her own. Laura is currently 34 weeks pregnant and due in a month. The idea of carrying a baby for a friend came up last summer when the friend shared her struggles with infertility. The couple decided to offer to conceive a child for her, and they now have a baby boy on the way.

Legal complications arose as there are no clear laws about surrogacy in Belgium. They sought legal advice and signed an agreement that the baby would immediately go to the intended mother after birth. Two months later, an adoption procedure will begin, allowing the baby to take the mother's surname.

The couple is mentally prepared for the emotional challenges ahead, knowing that the baby will have a loving home and they will still be involved in his life. They are focused on supporting their friend's dream of motherhood.