California Fertility And Surrogacy Law Blog
How do gestational carriers and surrogates differ?
Many people who want to start families in California have fertility issues. Fortunately, there are a few options available to have a child. One of them involves surrogacy, but there are two types: gestational carriers and traditional surrogates. This is how they...
Couple files lawsuit over implanted embryo with cancer gene
A California couple has filed a lawsuit against a fertility clinic after learning that their 1-year-old son has a genetic mutation that gives him an 80% chance of developing stomach cancer later in his life. The couple decided to pursue in vitro fertilization just to...
Fighting fertility clinic fraud in California
In California, fertility treatments have become increasingly popular over the past few decades. However, there has been a growing problem in recent years with fertility clinic fraud. This involves unscrupulous providers offering false or misleading services,...
Costs of surrogacy
If you are considering hiring a gestational surrogate, it is natural to wonder what costs are involved. California agencies set their own fees but there are certain costs that you can expect during the process. Fertility tests and treatment Most clinics run complete...
What are the risks of being a California egg donor?
Young women who want to be egg donors in California have several factors to consider before deciding to go through the process. Even working with an established company, there are some potential risks to be aware of for egg donors. Main risks of donating eggs Egg...
The Undiscussed Downside of Being a Surrogate mother
Gestational surrogacy has become an increasingly popular option in California for couples unable to have a child. Doctors implant an embryo into a woman who carries the pregnancy, surrendering her child to the intended parent or parents after giving birth. While...
How the Dobbs decision impacts surrogacy
Surrogacy involves a host of legal considerations. Many involve reproductive law, which is a complicated and frequently shifting legal landscape. The recent Supreme Court decision in Dobbs v. Jackson* was a seismic shift in reproductive rights. In curtailing...
Common issues with anonymous sperm donation
For couples in California and around the country who are having trouble conceiving, using an anonymous sperm donor could be a viable option to have a baby. However, this choice could have serious emotional and physical consequences for the children of unknown fathers....
Surrogacy and Donation Agreements
Many California residents seek options to improve their chances of becoming parents. They can receive donations from other family members, friends, or each other; the important thing is that the contractual agreement is explicit and that all parties comply. Surrogacy...
Common questions about egg donation
California couples and individuals with fertility issues can turn to fertility assistance to have children. One of the best options is egg donation. These are some common questions and answers about donor eggs. Who benefits from donor eggs? There are many factors that...
