Surrogacy 101

Surrogacy 101 Articles

Surrogacy is a complex medical and legal process, as well as a social and emotional one. In its modern form, it is a relatively new practice — and one that is often misunderstood.

Whether you're new to surrogacy as a hopeful parent, a prospective surrogate, or someone else who is interested in learning more about the various ways a family can be built, searching for the basic surrogacy information you need can be overwhelming.

The articles below provide a basic introduction to surrogacy, from its fascinating history and varied definitions to its many benefits and the various forms it can take.

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Maintaining Identity Preservation

What You Need to Know About Surrogacy Laws in the U.S.

Where is surrogacy legal, and is it easy to do where you live? American Surrogacy can help you understand the legal issues of surrogacy in your state.
What You Need to Know About Surrogacy Laws in the U.S.

How to Define Surrogacy and its Related Terms

Looking for a surrogacy definition? American Surrogacy explains what different surrogacy definitions mean and why they’re important to know.
How to Define Surrogacy and its Related Terms

What Does Surrogacy Mean to those Involved?

What does surrogacy mean? The answer is different to different people, but for many, surrogacy means a life-changing way of creating a family.
What Does Surrogacy Mean to those Involved?

What You Need to Know About the History of Surrogacy

How long has surrogacy been around? Well, the history of surrogacy is probably a lot longer than you think. American Surrogacy explains it for you here.
What You Need to Know About the History of Surrogacy

The 13 Benefits of Surrogacy that You Need to Know

Interested in the pros of surrogacy? Whether you're an intended parent or prospective surrogate, here are some benefits of surrogacy you need to know.
The 13 Benefits of Surrogacy that You Need to Know

Preserving Identities of the Donor-Conceived

Just as adoption began lifting its veil of secrecy in the 1970s, it is now time for surrogacy to similarly move away from anonymity and toward identity preservation in donor-conceived children.
Preserving Identities of the Donor-Conceived

Surrogacy Links and Resources

American Surrogacy has proudly formed partnerships with various ARTs attorneys and social workers across the country, all of whom are experts in the field and share our same child-focused approach to surrogacy.
Surrogacy Links and Resources

Important Surrogacy News You Need

You can find all the latest surrogacy news and information right here. Keep checking back for recent updates to laws, ART breakthroughs and other new information relevant to surrogates and intended parents.
Important Surrogacy News You Need

Surrogacy FAQ

What is surrogacy? How does it work? How do you get started? Find answers to all of the most commonly asked questions about surrogacy here.