May 15, 2014
Afraid to Get Excited About Your Surrogate’s Pregnancy? You’re Not Alone.
After years of infertility and loss, it’s understandable when intended parents focus on worst case scenarios. But being excessively guarded with your emotions can rob you of the pleasure of following the surrogate’s pregnancy and fully enjoying the anticipation of your child’s birth. Even birth or adoptive parents have their share of anxiety before the […]
April 30, 2014
You’ve Found an Agency, and a Surrogate, but What About the Fertility Clinic?
A fertility clinic deals with the big-picture issues related to your fertility journey, so it’s important that you find one that’s right for you and your surrogate. Like all big decisions, it’s best to look at different options and ask a lot of questions before you make your selection. When comparing fertility clinics, a good […]
April 15, 2014
Everyone Needs a Helping Hand – The Benefits of Working with an Agency
Dealing with infertility can feel isolating, so seeking expert help is one of the kindest things that you can do for yourself and your partner. If you’re thinking about gestational surrogacy as an option to become parents, a surrogacy agency can help guide you through every aspect of the process. Here are some benefits to […]
March 30, 2014
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryos: Which is Better?
After you have made the decision to officially embark upon your surrogacy journey, have been matched with your ideal surrogate, and have read and signed your contract together, you can begin planning and preparing for the next big milestone for surrogates and intended parents: the IVF transfer. When educating yourself about IVF transfers through speaking […]
March 15, 2014
What Are All These Surrogacy Acronyms You Keep Mentioning?
Due to its close-knit ties with the medical community, gestational surrogacy has its own set of acronyms that are used frequently among those working with or pursuing gestational surrogacy. For individuals who are new to the community or simply researching available options with gestational surrogacy, these acronyms can seem foreign and confusing at first. If […]
February 28, 2014
Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room
For many surrogates and intended parents alike, surrogacy is a dream come true. While the excitement, joy, and anticipation of building a family all take precedence during this momentous journey, it is important to acknowledge and discuss the elephant in the room before even beginning your surrogacy path: compensation. Although the reward is invaluable, it […]
February 14, 2014
Surrogacy: Touching the Lives of More People than You May Realize
Over the course of the past decade, surrogate pregnancies have become increasingly more common throughout the United States. Although it may not have been even a possibility in the past, the gift of becoming a parent is now a reality for all different families as a direct result of gestational surrogacy. Whether you are a […]
January 31, 2014
Failed Transfer – Now What?
The experience of a failed embryo transfer is a disheartening, yet realistic possibility for Intended Parents beginning their surrogacy journey. In most cases, the IVF transfer’s success will be known within 10 days of the transfer. Although the IVF process is not 100% successful, hearing the news that the transfer did not result in a […]
January 19, 2014
It Takes a Team to be a Gestational Surrogate – The Importance of Your Spouse’s Support
Making the decision to become a gestational surrogate is an extremely rewarding, yet life changing experience not only for the surrogate herself, but also for her spouse. Although you will have the support of your agency, friends, and family, your spouse will be your greatest source of physical and emotional support before, during, and after […]
December 31, 2013
How to Pick an Egg Donor
As discussed in an earlier article, egg donation can prove to be the perfect solution for families who are capable of carrying a baby, but are unable to conceive with their own eggs. For many Intended Parents, making the decision to work with an egg donor is easy; selecting an egg donor is the hard […]
