
In an artificial insemination surrogacy arrangement, a surrogate is inseminated with the sperm of the Intended Father to achieve a pregnancy. Surrogates committed to creating a child for another couple frequently agree to undergo artificial insemination procedures (which are less invasive than in vitro fertilization), which allows the Intended Parents to have a genetic link to the baby. The Intended Parents are recognized as the legal parents at the outset of the match. A carefully drafted legal contract outlines all essential rights and obligations, whether financial, medical or legal to ensure that all Parties have informed consent before any medical procedures occur.
If at all possible, all legal proceedings are arranged pre-birth to avoid any stress or confusion regarding custodial arrangements for the child at the hospital and/or taking a child home by the Intended Parents. In some states, since the Surrogate is the genetic mother, the Intended Mother is named the legal mother either by a stipulated judgment before the birth of a child or by obtaining a judgment or completing adoption proceedings immediately after the birth.