Surrogacy
Gestational Carriers, Intended Parent Support, and Reproductive Options in Vermont
Surrogacy is a deeply meaningful path to growing a family. In this process, a surrogate or gestational carrier carries and gives birth to a baby for the intended parent(s). People choose surrogacy for many different reasons, but no matter the circumstances, the journey can feel emotional, hopeful, and complex.
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Frequently Asked Questions
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A gestational carrier becomes pregnant using an embryo that is not genetically related to them. This is the most common form of surrogacy today. “Surrogate” is sometimes used informally, but traditionally referred to someone who used their own egg — a practice that is now rare and more legally complicated.
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Most journeys include medical screening, legal agreements, matching with a gestational carrier (either independently or through an agency), fertility treatment and embryo transfer, prenatal care, and postpartum planning. Each step includes support for both the carrier and intended parents.
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Coverage varies widely. Some insurance plans cover certain medical procedures related to IVF or pregnancy care, while others exclude surrogacy-related costs. Intended parents and gestational carriers usually review insurance policies carefully with a legal expert or agency.
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