Surrogate: An Answer to Infertility Problems  Filed under:
Infertility, Expert Advice: Pregnancy  Surrogacy is a common
solution to infertility Credit: Getty Images   Traditional
Surrogacy: In this case, the surrogate is the child's genetic
mother and has conceived with the intention of relinquishing the
infant to another family which often includes the biological
father. A traditional surrogate may conceive the child through
sexual intercourse or artificial insemination.  Gestational
Surrogacy: In the case of a gestational surrogate, fertilized
eggs from another woman are implanted via In Vitro Fertilization
(IVF) into the uterus of the surrogate. This type of surrogate
is called a gestational carrier and has no biological link to
the child.  Before reaching out to a surrogacy agency, which
plays matchmaker between the parents-to-be and surrogate, all
potential parents should familiarize themselves with their
state's surrogacy laws. Several states prohibit surrogacy
agreements. Others have mixed or unclear l