Intended parents are individuals or couples who plan to have a child through assisted reproductive technologies, such as surrogacy or in vitro fertilization (IVF). They may face challenges related to infertility or other personal circumstances that make traditional conception difficult. These parents often work with professionals, including fertility specialists and lawyers, to navigate the legal and medical aspects of the process. Their goal is to create a family, and they may choose to use an egg or sperm donor, or a surrogate, to help achieve this dream.