October 16, 2014
Understanding Egg Donor Agreements
If you are considering donating eggs or are an intended parent contemplating the use of donor eggs, it’s important to understand the legalities and regulations that surround the process. Burdensome as egg donor agreements may seem, they are in place to protect the rights of the donor, the IPs and any future children. Do You […]
September 30, 2014
What to Expect When Matching With IPs Doesn’t Go as Planned
Matching with Intended Parents is an exciting and emotional time. As a surrogate, you have probably been eager to begin your journey since the day you decided to help create families. But it’s important to be patient and guard your feelings. There are so many little ways that things can get off track, most of […]
September 15, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy Rockets to the Front Pages, and With It, Misunderstandings
Recent articles about gestational surrogacy have brought the topic and concerns about it to the forefront. Much of what has been discussed in the media are misconceptions. Here are a few facts that may help to clear up any misunderstandings. Surrogates Care Only About Money It varies from state to state, but most surrogates can […]
August 29, 2014
Transfer Day! Should Intended Parents Attend?
Transfer day – the day that your embryos are transferred to your surrogate – is a big day. It’s full of emotion for the intended parents and the surrogate (whose emotions are likely hormonally enhanced). Is it best for you to be with your surrogate or for her to go it on her own or […]
August 15, 2014
Five Essential Traits to Look for in Your Surrogate
utting the health of your baby in the hands of a virtual stranger can be stressful. When you’re interviewing surrogates you probably have very high standards. But no one is perfect. Choose the traits that are the real deal breakers for you and try not to stress about the others. Ultimately your goal and your […]
July 30, 2014
Surrogacy Across State Lines – Is It Possible?
When it comes to surrogacy, it is of utmost importance to have a great match between the Surrogate and Intended Parents. Because of the intimate and sensitive nature of surrogacy, it is critical for both parties to share the same values, preferences, and expectations for their surrogacy journey. When you choose to work with an […]
July 3, 2014
Explaining Gestational Surrogacy to Your Kids
Deciding to become a gestational surrogate is one of the most selfless yet rewarding choices a woman can make. As joyous and fulfilling as the experience is, surrogacy is also a very challenging and trying journey to embark upon; this is why the support of family is so imperative. Your spouse will be your single […]
June 30, 2014
It’s Time to Talk About Conflict…
Due to the serious, life-changing nature of building a family, gestational surrogacy can become complicated very quickly. Whether the issue is big or small, your relationship with your surrogate will most likely be tested at some point. That’s why it’s so important to enter into a relationship with someone you’re compatible with. Here are several […]
June 13, 2014
The Pros and Cons of Independent Gestational Surrogacy
When first considering the path of gestational surrogacy, some intended parents attempt to make surrogacy arrangements on their own by seeking out a surrogate and individually coordinating all travel, medical, and legal details without the help of a professional surrogacy agency. Although intended parents opting for an independent gestational surrogacy is nothing new, it is […]
May 30, 2014
Surrogacy and Social Media
It’s increasingly difficult to remain a private person in a connected world. Make the wrong social media decisions and you can adversely impact your ability to become a surrogate and erode intended parents’ confidence in you as a caring and reliable carrier for their child. Choosing a surrogate is a difficult decision for IPs, so […]
