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      What are the legal implications of surrogacy?

      Surrogates are the legal mother at birth, with parenthood transferred to the intended parents through a parental order.

      In the UK, the surrogate is considered the legal mother at birth. Legal parenthood is transferred to the intended parents through a parental order, which is applied for after the baby is born.