Most would agree that a baby born after IVF is “your own baby,” but we know that the definition of “own baby” is relative. Typically, people use their own eggs and sperm to create an embryo. In this case, the DNA originates from both parents. However, if a woman does not have a male partner, she can use a sperm donor through a sperm bank. If a woman is no longer producing eggs, she can use an egg donor. If a woman does not have a uterus or is unable to carry the pregnancy, she can use a gestational surrogate to carry the baby for her. In all cases, whether the child’s DNA is hers or not, carrying a baby for 9 months and delivering qualifies her as the child’s mother. Whether she delivers the baby herself using her own eggs or someone else’s eggs or sperm, the couple would be considered the parent of that child.