The short answer is no–never.
Rest assured, there is no need to be concerned about this. Here’s why:
First, gestational surrogacy is now much more common than traditional surrogacy, meaning there’s no biological relationship between the surrogate and the child, and no basis for claiming parental rights.
Second, both parties have legally binding agreements, including a parentage order that establishes parental rights. Often, the intended parents’ names are placed on the birth certificate at the hospital.
Third, it’s incredibly rare for a surrogate to want to keep the baby. Surrogacy is a partnership, and surrogates are thrilled for the intended parents when the baby arrives.
With over 35 years of experience and more than 1000 babies brought into the world, this has never been an issue once.
