u/CrobeSweetsy

I am trying to reconcile this aspect of right view with the modern understanding of childbirth.

In particular, I have been thinking about surrogate mothers. Who is truly the mother (in the metaphysical, karmic sense that the Buddha is describing) in such a situation? The egg donor, or the woman who provided nutriment to the developing fetus and birthed it? Do they both count as mothers?

I would appreciate any insight!