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Artificial Conception: Artificial Insemination and In Vitro Fertilization<\/h1>\n
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\n By Eric Harvey, J.D.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Aviana Cooper, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Assisted reproductive technology offers persons and couples new pathways to parenthood through artificial conceptions.  Artificial Insemination and In Vitro Fertilization are two forms of artificial conception that include direct implantation into a surrogate’s womb.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Modern medicine and science have given hope to those who could not conceive children. The following is an overview of artificial conception’s science and legal implications.<\/span><\/p>\r\n

Assisted Reproduction<\/h2>\r\n

People use assisted reproduction for various reasons, where traditional reproduction is not working for conception. A variety of laws affect assisted reproduction. Assisted reproduction can involve traditional surrogacy or non-traditional varieties of surrogacy where gestational surrogates or gestational carriers are used.<\/p>\r\n

Reproductive medicine, via assisted reproduction, gives options to people who cannot have children on their own. People wishing to have children but who use assisted reproduction will opt to do so for various reasons. Struggles with infertility are a common example. Or perhaps someone has had a hysterectomy and cannot carry a fetus on their own.<\/p>\r\n

Surrogacy arrangements are a good way to handle these situations. But it is important that you consult with an attorney to help prevent disputes over parentage after the birth of the child.<\/p>\r\n

Gestational Surrogacy<\/h3>\r\n

Gestational surrogacies are often used as an alternative. In these processes, many of the procedures involved happen at fertility clinics. In cases where prospective parents use gestational surrogacies, all parties must agree to a well-drafted surrogacy agreement.<\/p>\r\n

The parties include a gestational mother, a gestational father, and the intended parents. Parties can also include the surrogate mother, as well as the intended parents, too. After the surrogacy, The intended mother, father, and intended parents will take on legal and physical custody of the resulting child under most circumstances.<\/p>\r\n

Egg and Sperm Donation<\/h3>\r\n

Under many of these circumstances, parents must use either a sperm donor or an egg donor. Egg donation typically occurs at fertility clinics. Donated eggs may be purchased. But sometimes, family members or friends donate eggs. A fertility clinic can also provide donated sperm. But it is, <\/i>of course,<\/i> required that the egg and sperm donors not be related to each other.<\/p>\r\n

Sperm donation may occur at fertility clinics, as well. It is also possible that these processes involve embryo transfers. In any assisted reproduction process, procreation happens by a variety of means. But keep in mind that it’s important to consult an attorney to prevent possible disputes over the parentage of the resulting child. It’s important to have a well-drafted surrogacy contract.<\/p>\r\n

What Is Artificial Insemination?<\/h2>\r\n

Artificial insemination is a technique that can help treat certain kinds of infertility in both men and women<\/a>. In this procedure, a clinician inserts sperm directly into a woman’s uterus. Ideally, it makes pregnancy possible where it wasn’t before.<\/p>\r\n

But there are a few factors that can reduce your chance of successful artificial insemination, including:<\/p>\r\n