March 31, 2015
Coping with the Stress of Gestational Surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy can be stressful for both the surrogate and the IPs. For the surrogate, she must balance her desire to achieve and maintain a healthy pregnancy with the challenges of managing her daily life and relationship with her intended parent partners. For IPs, surrogacy can just be one more step in a long road […]
March 17, 2015
Is a Doula Right for You and Your IPs?
Are you considering having a doula attend your labor and delivery? Do you and your IPs know everything a certified, experienced doula can offer gestational surrogates and new parents? Here are just a few of the services a doula can offer: What Can You Expect From a Doula? A doula can serve as your birthing […]
February 27, 2015
Egg Donor? Understanding How to Use Your 1099
The legalities regarding whether or not egg donation fees are taxable income have historically been a bit muddy. The standard was that since the donor was not being compensated for the genetic material itself, but rather the pain and suffering necessary to retrieve the eggs, any financial gain should be non-taxable. Recent Rulings That changed […]
February 13, 2015
Should You Become a Gestational Surrogate?
Thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate? Here’s why it may (or may not) be a great idea for you. Surrogacy can be very rewarding but comes with a great deal of personal sacrifice. Read these tips to decide if it’s the right choice for you. Guidelines You can read the entire list of Surrogate Solutions’ […]
January 30, 2015
4 Myths About Gestational Surrogacy – Busted!
There are many myths surrounding gestational surrogacy – most of them with little basis in reality. Here are responses to just a few you may have heard. Myth #1: Women Choose Surrogacy To Avoid Pregnancy And Preserve Their Figures. To anyone who has experienced the heartbreak of infertility, this myth is absurd. Intended parents who […]
January 16, 2015
How to Pick a Gestational Surrogacy Agency
The decision to become a gestational surrogate is a stressful one. Make it a little easier by working with an agency you can trust. Taking a little time to perform some due diligence can ensure that you choose an agency that will look out for your best interests so that you can relax and enjoy […]
December 12, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy: How to Make it a Good Experience for IPs and Surrogates
Your surrogacy journey is a rewarding, but emotional time. Keeping in mind a few best practices can ensure that it is a wonderful experience for everyone involved from first contact to the birth of a healthy baby and beyond. Here are a few points to remember: Choose the right agency. Whether you are an intended […]
November 26, 2014
Talking About Your Expected Child
As an intended parent you are as excited about your new arrival as any other parent. But many factors can cause you hesitate about talking openly about your growing family. Who can you talk to About the Pregnancy? You probably want to shout the news about your expected child from the rooftops, especially if you […]
November 12, 2014
5 Things to Not Do During Your Surrogacy Journey
Once you have decided to create your family with a surrogate, it’s challenging to know how to proceed. Chances are, you don’t have family or friends who have been through the process and can walk you through it. It’s up to you, the surrogate and your agency to get through it all together. Common Pitfalls […]
October 31, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy and Your Mental Health
In preparing to be a gestational surrogate, you probably put a lot of time into getting yourself in top physical form, but are you in prime mental shape for all of the emotional ups and down that accompany each step in the surrogacy process? If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, it is […]
