In Vitro Fertilization (Gestational Surrogacy)


surrogacy guidelines

In an in vitro fertilization surrogacy arrangement, there is no genetic link between the surrogate and the child.  Eggs are retrieved from either the Intended Mother or a third-party Egg Donor, which are then fertilized with the Intended Father’s sperm or the sperm of a third-party sperm donor.  Resulting embryos are transferred to the uterus of the Surrogate, who carries the child to term.  Excess embryos are often cryopreserved (frozen) and stored for the creation of future siblings in the event of a pregnancy.

Surrogates participating in the gestational surrogacy arrangements must be carefully advised regarding the medical issues surrounding the conception of the child and the legal procedures involved in the finalization of parental rights.  Due to the genetic link between the Intended Parents and the resulting child, many states allow for the finalization of parental rights before the birth of the child.