Every year, the number of surrogacy arrangements increases in the United States. Surrogacy uses reproductive medical technology to obtain sperm and/or eggs from an infertile couple, which will then be delivered by a consenting woman, known as a surrogate mother. Complex ethical and legal concerns are associated with the use of surrogacy due to the unnatural nature of the process. Many disputes between the intended parents and the surrogate mother will end up in court, usually involving custody of the child, but there is little guidance for deciding how to resolve these issues. With little regulation currently available regarding surrogacy in the United States, policy must be defined to avoid these ethical and legal complications. Collecting data on surrogacy arrangements can go a long way in shaping the policy that should be implemented. The policy should ultimately aim to protect all parties involved in a surrogacy arrangement.Surrogacy Policy in the United StatesWith advances in science and technology, surrogacy has become a viable option for couples who are unable to conceive and desire a genetic link to their child. There are two types of surrogacy options that couples can consider: traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. With the technological opportunity of traditional or gestational surrogacy, many ethical and legal issues arise, including harm to the surrogate mother and baby, the right to procreate, and the enforceability of contracts. Due to the controversy, it is not surprising that no resolution has been recognized by the states. Surrogacy should be the choice of those involved, however, it should be highly regulated to minimize the ethical potential...... middle of document ......o not completely ignore the rights of the surrogate mother on the child in the event that the future parents do not respect the end of the contract. These guidelines are all intended to limit legal disputes and protect all parties involved. By having a system that will provide a policy to enforce these guidelines, there will be fewer legal disputes due to legal clarity. Every individual has the right to decide whether they wish to conceive, as well as the right to privacy, which makes surrogacy a viable option for couples, as the growth in its use year after year shows. Surrogacy allows couples to have a child with a genetic connection to at least one parent, and with a consenting surrogate, the result can be considered miraculous. As long as the parties involved are protected by policy, surrogacy is an amazing use of medical technology..