November 23, 2018
Want to Become a Surrogate? Here’s Where to Start.
If you’ve ever considered becoming a gestational surrogate, you may wonder what to expect and how you can prepare yourself and your loved ones. You’re smart to take a thoughtful approach to such an important decision. It can affect many people for years to come. Here’s what you need to know to get started. Make […]
November 16, 2018
Meeting Potential Intended Parents? 8 Questions to Ask Them
Your surrogacy agency will match you with an individual or couple they feel would be a good mutual fit, but it’s up to you to decide if the match feels right to you. One of the best ways to find out if you and the intended parent(s) are the right match is to ask plenty […]
November 9, 2018
After a Miscarriage: Coping as a Surrogate
For any woman, a miscarriage can be a heart-wrenching experience, but for a gestational surrogate, there is the added worry she has let down the intended parents and the surrogacy agency. It’s important, however, not to blame yourself. Miscarriage is one of those things you simply can’t control and happens to almost every woman. Here […]
October 26, 2018
Fact or Fiction: The Truth About Gestational Surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy is growing more common each year, but persistent myths continue to swirl around the practice. Here are a few questions you may have heard, along with some answers that will help you separate the fact from the fiction. Do they use my egg? No, the egg will come from the intended mother or […]
October 19, 2018
Gestational Surrogacy and Cord Blood Banking
Before intended parents and gestational surrogates come to an agreement, there are many things to be discussed, from compensation,to insurance coverage, to birthing plans. One important item you may not have discussed is cord blood banking. What is cord blood banking? Cord blood banking is the process of collecting and storing the blood from the […]
October 12, 2018
Why Become an Egg Donor?
Thinking about donating eggs? You may be surprised at the impact you can have. Couples cannot always have children on their own without the help of donor eggs. Your decision to donate can play a significant role in the lives of intended parents, their family, and their friends, not to mention the child that will […]
October 5, 2018
First Time Parents? What to Expect in Your First Week
Not sure what to expect the first week after bringing your baby home? Welcome to parenthood! Rest assured that every first-time parent feels similarly unprepared. Let’s go over some of the surprises you can expect. Babies sleep a lot and cry a lot … and not much else. Your baby’s first few weeks are spent […]
September 28, 2018
Gestational Surrogacy and Medical Insurance: What You Need to Know
Thinking about becoming a surrogate? You probably have a lot of questions about what to expect. For example, you may wonder what is covered by insurance; whose insurance covers what; and what expenses you can expect. To begin with, as the gestational surrogate, you should have no out-of-pocket expenses. Your insurance or funds from the […]
September 21, 2018
Top Gifts to Give Your Surrogate
Your gestational surrogate is giving you the greatest gift of all, so it’s only natural to want to give her a gift in return. But what will she enjoy and find useful throughout her pregnancy or after? Most gifts fall into a few different categories such as comfort, special occasion, and thank you. Comfort and […]
September 14, 2018
6 Frequently Asked Questions From Gestational Surrogates
Becoming a gestational surrogate can be a rewarding experience; however, as with any new experience, it can be a little scary. You may have questions before you undertake your surrogacy journey, which the experts at Surrogate Solutions are happy to answer for you, but we wanted to share a few of the most common questions […]
