The Tennessee Surrogate Parenting Agreement, also known as a Surrogacy Agreement, is a legally binding contract that establishes the terms and conditions between intended parents and a surrogate mother who agrees to carry and deliver a child for them. A Tennessee Surrogate Parenting Agreement outlines the roles, responsibilities, and expectations of all parties involved in the surrogacy process. It covers various aspects such as the surrogate mother's compensation, medical procedures, legal rights and obligations, decision-making authority, and the intended parents' acceptance and care of the child. The agreement ensures that all parties are fully informed and consenting to their respective roles throughout the surrogacy journey. It provides a clear understanding of the surrogate's commitment to maintain a healthy pregnancy, follow medical guidelines, and relinquish parental rights upon the child's birth. In Tennessee, there are two types of Surrogate Parenting Agreements recognized: 1. Traditional Surrogacy Agreement: This type involves a surrogate mother who contributes her own genetic material and carries a child conceived using the intended father's sperm or donated sperm. In this arrangement, the surrogate mother is both the biological and gestational parent. 2. Gestational Surrogacy Agreement: This type involves a surrogate mother who carries a child conceived through in vitro fertilization (IVF) using the intended parents' genetic material or donated gametes. In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate mother has no genetic relationship to the child. Tennessee's law requires all Surrogate Parenting Agreements to be approved by the court to ensure that the rights and obligations of the parties involved are protected. The court reviews the agreement to ensure that it is in compliance with state regulations and statutes. The Tennessee Surrogate Parenting Agreement is a comprehensive document that safeguards the interests of both the intended parents and the surrogate mother. It provides a framework that allows individuals or couples struggling with fertility issues to fulfill their dreams of becoming parents with the help of a willing and compassionate surrogate.