December 17, 2013
Gestational Surrogacy and the Big Decisions around Selective Reduction and Termination
Perhaps one of the heaviest topics every surrogate and IP will need to address when considering surrogacy is how they feel about termination and selective reduction in pregnancy. Although an unpleasant discussion to have, termination in the case of genetic or medical defects is a topic in which most IPs and surrogates are at least […]
November 27, 2013
The Affordable Care Act and Gestational Surrogacy – Will it Have an Impact?
With the Affordable Care Act now in full effect, many United States citizens are learning firsthand how this new law will impact them; however, because of how new the Affordable Care Act still is, many individuals are still figuring out how the act will affect them personally. This sentiment rings especially true in special situations […]
November 15, 2013
Pregnancy Pictures – Should You Capture Your Family’s Moment?
Many parents- to- be wish to document their pregnancy experience for years to come through taking photographs. Likewise, it is not uncommon for Intended Parents to share the desire to capture memories during their experience with gestational surrogacy. While it is only natural to want to remember a joyous and exciting experience such as pregnancy, […]
October 31, 2013
The Integral Role of Your Nursery: Bonding With Baby before Birth
Many Intended Parents worry about bonding with their baby during surrogacy. How is it possible to bond if you are not carrying your baby through pregnancy yourself? While this is a common concern amongst many Intended Parents, rest assured that bonding with your baby will come very naturally once he or she is in your […]
October 16, 2013
Your Agency Contact’s Role in the Pregnancy
Surrogacy is a wonderful and exciting journey that has made dreams come true for countless couples as well as women looking to give others the gift of having a family of their own. While surrogacy has proven to be the right path for many Intended Parents and Surrogates alike, it is not a course that […]
September 30, 2013
Handling Emergencies During Gestational Surrogacy
At various points throughout your life, emergencies will arise. They will not wait for it to become convenient for you or fit into your schedule; rather, they seem to occur during the most inconvenient times. From a family crisis or the death of a loved one, changes in employment, or even a medical emergency while […]
September 13, 2013
Building Your Bond with Your Baby
Surrogacy can be a dream come true for many couples wishing to have a family of their own. Although the baby is genetically the child of the Intended Parents, many couples find themselves struggling with fears of being unable to bond and connect with their baby due to not being able to carry him or […]
August 10, 2013
Domestic? Or International? Which Surrogacy Option is Better?
Surrogacy is an exciting and new journey that tends to come with numerous questions. One topic many potential surrogates read about when they first look down the road of surrogacy is the differences that arise when working with domestic versus international intended parents. As with many important life choices, each option contains its own set […]
