April 20, 2018
Surrogacy in Washington State: How the New Law Impacts You
Good news for potential gestational surrogates in Washington state and those who would like to work with a surrogate from Washington to create their families. Washington passed the Uniform Parentage Act, signing it into law in March. The law will take effect on January 1, 2019. The new state law gives individuals who are struggling […]
March 23, 2018
Baby Born Through Surrogacy: Advice for New Moms
When you first hold your new baby, you will experience a rush of emotions. You probably expect to feel love, warmth, and joy, but you may be surprised you also feel afraid or overwhelmed. If you think you would be less nervous if you had carried the baby yourself, that is not the case. All […]
February 16, 2018
Should You Be a Surrogate for a Family Member? The Pros and Cons
Surrogacy is both rewarding and emotional for everyone involved – even more so when the surrogate is a family member. For many families, a family member acting as a surrogate can complicate relationships and your surrogacy journey. There are both good and bad factors to consider about being a surrogate for a family member. The […]
February 9, 2018
Tips for New Dads: How to Bond With Your Baby Born Through Surrogacy
You’re finally going to reach your goal of being a dad. You and your partner have suffered together through infertility or other obstacles to creating a family, but the day is here at last. Stuff’s about to get real. Soon you will have that tiny baby in your arms. Your first thought may be, “Now […]
February 7, 2018
Having Children Through Surrogacy: Information for Parents
Gayle Garrett has a lot of insights to share. As the founder and Surrogacy Program Director of Surrogate Solutions, she understands the perspectives of both gestational surrogates and intended parents. Here she discusses a few things parents need to know that they might not consider. Research thoroughly Read reviews of agencies and clinics online and […]
January 5, 2018
Common Finance and Tax FAQs About Surrogacy
We recently spoke to Gayle East-Garrett, founder and CEO of Surrogate Solutions about concerns common to gestational surrogates and intended parents. Topics that come up frequently, according to Gayle, are finance and tax issues and associated costs in general. Gestational Surrogates “Let me begin by saying that there is never a cost to the gestational […]
November 24, 2017
Gestational Surrogacy Stats in the United States
Gestational Surrogacy is on the rise in the U.S. for a variety of reasons. It’s become more widely accepted nationwide. There is a greater understanding of what is involved. Medical technology has improved, offering surrogacy as an option to greater numbers of couples and individuals wishing to have families. Here are a few recent statistics […]
November 3, 2017
Transferring Multiple Embryos in Surrogate Pregnancy: Do the Benefits Outweigh the Risks?
Whenever you decide to transfer multiple embryos to a surrogate, you obviously risk having a multiple pregnancies. But you also improve the chances that at least one embryo will make it to term. How do you know the ideal number of embryos to transfer to ensure you end up with a healthy baby at the […]
October 20, 2017
Gestational Surrogacy: Strategies for Intended Mothers on Bonding with Your Baby
As an intended mother, you’ve been dreaming of meeting your baby for a very long time. But now that the time is near, you may be worried about bonding with your new child. This is a very common fear, but there are steps you can take to make this transition a smooth and happy one. […]
