June 12, 2015
Surrogacy and Embryos: The Ins and Outs of Custody
With recent celebrity news shining a spotlight on the topic of embryo custody, we wanted to take a few moments to discuss options for embryos that are generated during the surrogacy process. Embryos that are not implanted initially are frozen and stored until they are needed.
April 24, 2015
What are the Legal Concerns of Surrogacy?
Intended parents or gestational surrogates may be so excited about finding the right match and creating a new family that they don’t think about potential legal issues. But there are legal factors that must be taken into consideration to ensure that all parties are protected. What Legal Factors Must Be Considered?
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
