February 15, 2013
Texas Surrogate, Angela, Shares Her Surrogate Journey
For many women, pregnancy is an enjoyable and happy experience. Angela from Frisco, Texas, is one of these women. Angela loved being pregnant so much that when she and her husband had made the decision to not have any more children of their own, she found herself feeling sad each month because she missed being […]
February 8, 2013
Understanding Embryo Grading
Embryo grading is often one of the most complicated pieces to understand during the surrogacy process. The quality of the embryo is one of several important components involved in the success of an IVF pregnancy. Various pieces of information are used to determine the health of embryos, such as the number of cells present and […]
January 24, 2013
Contract Inclusions to Keep In Mind
Next to finding your perfect match, your surrogacy contract is one of the most important preliminary steps on your surrogacy journey; it is also one of the most serious. Surrogacy contracts help protect all parties involved and ensure that the pregnancy will go smoothly. While most agencies and lawyers help guide you through the contract […]
January 17, 2013
Pregnancy No-No’s
Although your gestational surrogate pregnancy won’t be your first pregnancy, it never hurts to have a refresher course. Of course things like alcohol are completely off limits, but what about home and daily hazards that seem to lurk everywhere? Consult our list below of special aspects to keep in mind throughout your pregnancy. Excessive caffeine […]
January 10, 2013
Advice for Intended Mothers: IVF Cycling
In gestational surrogacy, the Surrogate mother undergoes in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer to become pregnant with the Intended Parents’ child. In order to maximize IVF success rate, it is important to retrieve a good number of high quality eggs from the Intended Mother; however, anytime an Intended mother is able to use her […]
December 28, 2012
Should You Consider a Family Member for Your Surrogate?
Although many factors need to be considered when choosing who will be “the one” to carry your baby, the decision will ultimately come down to what feels right for you. Many Intended Parents begin their journeys as strangers with their Surrogates, while others feel more comfortable having a family member carry their child. Neither option […]
December 21, 2012
Are They “The One?” Knowing if potential IPs will be a good fit for you.
Finding the right Intended Parents is just as important for the Surrogate as finding the right Surrogate is for the Intended Parents. In fact, finding the right couple is absolutely vital to having a successful and healthy pregnancy. Although your agency will play a large part in finding IPs who will match your lifestyle and […]
December 7, 2012
[Patiently] Waiting for Your Baby’s Delivery
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but because Intended Parents are not carrying the baby, some parents can feel disconnected or impatient. Sharing the exciting news with friends and family, and building a strong bond with your Surrogate are great ways to play an active role during the pregnancy. However, preparing your home and life for […]
