Definition: In a traditional surrogacy the surrogates own egg, the genetic mother, is inseminated with the intended father's sperm or with the sperm of a donor. The intended father will be listed on the birth certificate. Laws very as to whether the intended mother will need to adopt the child as in a step-parent adoption. Consult a lawyer.
Traditional Surrogacy
By Carrie Craft, About.com
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