California Surrogacy

California surrogacy is a legal arrangement where a woman (the surrogate) agrees to carry a pregnancy for intended parents who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy themselves. California is a popular surrogacy state because its laws support these agreements, emphasizing the intended parents' rights and protecting all parties involved. Surrogacy can involve using the intended parents' fertilized embryo or donor sperm/eggs. The process includes legal contracts before pregnancy and formal procedures to establish parental rights after birth. Overall, California’s legal framework aims to ensure clarity, fairness, and support for both the surrogate and intended parents throughout the process.