surrogacy in the United States

Surrogacy in the United States is a legal arrangement where a woman (the surrogate) agrees to carry a pregnancy for someone else (the intended parent or parents). There are two main types: traditional surrogacy, where the surrogate uses her own egg, and gestational surrogacy, where an embryo created via in vitro fertilization (IVF) is implanted. The process involves legal agreements to clarify rights and responsibilities, and laws vary by state. Surrogacy can help individuals or couples who cannot conceive or carry a pregnancy themselves. It requires careful planning, legal guidance, and medical support.