ASRM Today: Gestational Carriers and the Law with Rachel Loftspring

It's National Adoption Month, and in this episode, we talk about the legal considerations of gestational surrogacy with Rachel Loftspring, an attorney with Essig & Evans, LLP, who works exclusively in fertility law. Rachel discusses important things doctors should know about surrogacy, such medical and legal clearance. She also explains why doctor affidavits are needed, best practices with them, and what she includes in her letter of legal clearance. This episode provides essential information for hopeful parents and surrogates considering collaborative reproduction to build their families.  More information on these topics is at www.asrm.org Fertility Law Website: Surrogacy | Fertility Law Attorney | United States Questions for Rachel Loftspring on Instagram? Ask @FertiltyLawAttorney Tell us your thoughts on the show by e-mailing asrm@asrm.org Please subscribe and rate the show on Apple podcasts, Google Play, or wherever you get your podcasts. ASRM Today Series Podcasts are supported in part by the ASRM Corporate Member Council