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The term surrogate usually refers to a woman who is genetically related to the child — that is, her eggs are used — who also carries the pregnancy. Whether you’re asking a family member or looking for someone you don’t know to act as a surrogate, it’s vital to know your state’s surrogacy laws before getting too far into the process. Being a surrogate involves a nine month commitment that can include taking medication to assure a healthy pregnancy, coordination of her menstrual cycle with that of the egg donor, frequent monitoring, and dealing with an anxious parent-to-be (you).Some states don’t allow surrogacy or offer no legal protection if a legal battle ensues down the road. The following states are, in 2022, not surrogacy-friendly:

 Michigan

 New York

The following states allow compenstated surrogacy and are generally considered surrogacy-friendly:

 California

 Connecticut

 Delaware

 District of Columbia

 Maine

 New Hampshire

 Nevada

 Oregon

 Rhode Island

 Washington

The rest of the states have more complicated regulations, some of which may be favorable in some aspects of surrogacy and some not so favorable. In any case, a lawyer well-versed in reproductive law is essential to this road of parenthood. They’ll be up on the most recent changes and can advise you accordingly. The American Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproductive Technology Attorneys (AAARTA) maintains a list, found at www.aaarta.org.