Gestational surrogacy is an infertility treatment which may be utilized when viable embryos may be formed by a woman but for medical or other reasons the embryos will not be carried by that woman. Therefore, the embryo(s) are developed within the uterus of a gestational carrier or host surrogate.
Generally, it is recommended that the gestational carrier be a woman under 40 years old, who has at least one healthy, living childGIVF.com: Gestational Surrogacy
Legal Considerations
- CompensationSrisLawyer.com: Surrogacy Law Assistance
- Gay and Lesbian CouplesSrisLawyer.com: Surrogacy Law Assistance
- Single ParentsSrisLawyer.com Surrogacy Law Assistance
- Change of HeartSrisLawyer.com: Surrogacy Law Assistance
- Multiple BirthsSrisLawyer.com: Surrogacy Law Assistance
- DisabilitiesSrisLawyer.com: Surrogacy Law Assistance
- Breach of ContractSrisLawyer.com: Surrogacy Law Assistance
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A gestational surrogate may be a relative, a friend or an anonymous individualGIVF.com: Gestational Surrogacy
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A legal consultation prior to involvement with gestational surrogacy is generally recommendedGIVF.com: Gestational Surrogacy
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As of 2008, there is no United States federal law governing surrogacy
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Each state has its own laws regarding surrogacy
