Surrogate motherhood - Proposed legislation eagerly awaited

Abstract

The inability to bear a child by natural means is a common phenomenon in modern times. Surrogacy has become an acceptable option for many. The surrogate mother can be the recipient of a fertilised embryo, o, she ,oi be impregnated by the sperm of the childless couple's male partner. A surrogacy agreement can pose many ethical and legal questions, making clear guidelines essential. The proposed Act on Surrogate Motherhood of t 994 contains these guidelines within which surrogace agreements can function, but has yet to materialise.