April 13, 2018
What Surrogates Can Expect on IVF Transfer Day
You’ve gone through all the screenings and preparation, both physical and emotional. You’ve taken all the medications and supplements, passed all the tests, lined up your support system and now it’s here—the big day. Here’s what to expect. Get some rest. If you are traveling to the fertility clinic, you will probably stay overnight in […]
April 6, 2018
Gaining Support: Getting Your Family on Board With Your Surrogacy Journey
When you undergo your initial screening with a surrogacy agency, you may be surprised they have so many questions about the support you get at home. That’s because your surrogacy journey can go much more smoothly when you know your friends, family, and spouse have your back. You may think this journey is yours alone, […]
March 30, 2018
Navigating the World of Multiples in Surrogacy
While today’s IVF procedures typically take a more conservative approach when deciding the number of embryos to be implanted, it’s still possible for a surrogate to carry as many as two or three babies. This can occur because more embryos thrive than anticipated or because the intended parents choose to have multiples. As a […]
March 23, 2018
Baby Born Through Surrogacy: Advice for New Moms
When you first hold your new baby, you will experience a rush of emotions. You probably expect to feel love, warmth, and joy, but you may be surprised you also feel afraid or overwhelmed. If you think you would be less nervous if you had carried the baby yourself, that is not the case. All […]
March 21, 2018
Phaedra’s Story
Phaedra is one of our Surrogacy Coordinators in Tampa, Florida. She first heard about surrogacy in her early 20s, well before she ever had children of her own. She vividly remembers seeing a news segment about the scientific process and being fascinated by how helpful this would be for those in need and a little […]
March 16, 2018
Is it Better to Work With a Local Surrogacy Agency? Or One With Larger Reach?
If you’re thinking about becoming a surrogate, there are a lot of things to consider. You’ll have plenty of questions and need advice and support. Your best resource for both is your surrogacy agency. But you may wonder, does it matter if you use a local agency or a national one with a wide reach? […]
March 9, 2018
Egg Donation and Your Health: What You Need to Know
If you’re considering egg donation, it’s important to go in with both eyes open. It’s essential to know what to expect every step along the way. Gaining a full understanding of any risks you should be aware of in the testing, preparation, retrieval, and recovery stages can help you begin your surrogacy journey with confidence. […]
March 7, 2018
Lauren’s Story
Lauren is our Senior Surrogacy Coordinator at Surrogate Solutions. Like all of our surrogacy coordinators, Lauren’s initial experience with surrogacy came first-hand through being a surrogate. She had read about it and thought “I could do that.” Lauren felt her pregnancies had been almost unfairly easy and the more people she talked to about this […]
February 23, 2018
Why Women Decide to Become Gestational Surrogates
We recently spoke to the founder and CEO of Surrogate Solutions, Gayle Garrett about the reasons women choose to become surrogates. She shared that for most women, the reasons are very personal. For the most part, it’s some variation of feeling fortunate they were able to become pregnant and blessed to have a family of […]
February 16, 2018
Should You Be a Surrogate for a Family Member? The Pros and Cons
Surrogacy is both rewarding and emotional for everyone involved – even more so when the surrogate is a family member. For many families, a family member acting as a surrogate can complicate relationships and your surrogacy journey. There are both good and bad factors to consider about being a surrogate for a family member. The […]
