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A woman who bears a child on behalf of a couple unable to have a child, either by artificial insemination from the man or implantation of an embryo from the woman. - SURROGATE MOTHER This is when you perform in vitro fertilization and then implant the fertilized egg in the uterus of another woman, who will carry and deliver the baby and allow the baby to be adopted by the couple who supplied the egg and sperm. - SURROGATE MOTHER • Issues can arise in situations where an agreement is made, but when the child is born, the parents intending to adopt do not wish to anymore, leaving the surrogate with a child that they may not want. • Laws need to be made more clear to mitigate these issues. - Responsibility for the Child • Consideration must be given to the surrogate. If the surrogate decides they do not wish to give up the child, the issue of blackmail or coercion can arise in an attempt to get surrogate to give up the child. • Laws need to exists to protect the surrogate in this case. - RIGHTS OF THE SURROGATE There is a wide variety of success rates. A couple has the right to the accurate information about the success rate of the institution and physician whom they are dealing with. - RATES OF SUCCESS • Risks to the mother include risks with hormone treatment, risks with the surgery, anesthesia, damage to the uterus, etc