North American Surrogacy

North American surrogacy involves a woman—called a surrogate—agreeing to carry a pregnancy for intended parents who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy themselves. This process typically uses either the surrogate's egg (gestational surrogacy) with an embryo created via IVF or, less commonly, her own egg in traditional surrogacy. Legal agreements outline rights and responsibilities, and the process is regulated by laws that vary by country and state. North America, especially the U.S. and Canada, is known for a well-developed legal and medical framework supporting surrogacy arrangements, ensuring clarity and protection for all parties involved.