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Gestational Surrogacy: Surrogate carries embryo with no genetic connection to child. Pre-birth Order: Court order establishing intended parents' legal...

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Gestational Surrogacy: Surrogate carries embryo with no genetic connection to child.

Pre-birth Order: Court order establishing intended parents' legal rights before birth.

Parentage Determination: Legal process confirming parental rights and responsibilities.

Traditional Surrogacy: Surrogate's egg used (rarely practiced, legal complexities).

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Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team. Last reviewed Aug 7, 2025.

Uniform Law Commission: Uniform Parentage Act NCSL: State surrogacy laws overview ASRM: Recommendations for practices using gestational carriers (2022)

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