November 9, 2024
Why Do Women Become Surrogates?
The reasons women choose to become surrogates are as varied as the women themselves and the families they help to create. Each surrogate has children of her own. They love their children and feel deep empathy for couples who are unable to conceive on their own. Specific reasons surrogates have shared include: They have experienced […]
November 9, 2024
How to Find an Amazing Gestational Surrogate
If you have made the decision to work with a surrogacy agency to create your family, or are still in the exploratory stages, you may wonder how exactly you go about finding the right surrogate. You want someone who is physically and mentally healthy, and ideally, it will be someone you like. After all, this […]
November 9, 2024
How to Find an Amazing Gestational Surrogate
If you have made the decision to work with a surrogacy agency to create your family, or are still in the exploratory stages, you may wonder how to go about finding the right surrogate. You want someone who is physically and mentally healthy, and ideally, it will be someone you like. After all, this is […]
November 9, 2024
How to Connect With Intended Parents When You’re an Introvert
As a surrogate, you are probably nervous about meeting your intended parents. Starting a relationship and getting to know them over the course of the surrogacy journey can be daunting. When you’re an introvert, it’s even harder. But with a little bit of extra effort and a willingness to get out of your comfort zone, […]
November 9, 2024
Embryo Grading and Gestational Surrogacy: What You Need to Know
There is a lot of planning and research that goes into gestational surrogacy. Many thoughts about surrogacy revolve around emotions and relationships such as the heartbreak of infertility and the importance of trust and a connection between the surrogate, the agency, and the intended parents. But one of the most essential factors to understand is […]
November 9, 2024
What is Gestational Surrogacy? And Why Should Your Family Consider It?
Couples who are unable to become pregnant or sustain a pregnancy to term sometimes find gestational surrogacy to be their best option for creating their own families. What is gestational surrogacy? Let’s start with what it’s not. It’s not the same as traditional surrogacy, in which the surrogate mother both gestates the pregnancy and provides […]
November 9, 2024
The Risks of Being a Surrogate
While most surrogacy journeys proceed smoothly, there are risks any woman considering becoming a gestational surrogate should be aware of. It is important to understand those risks to make an informed decision. Here is an overview of some possible risks. Your agency will be able to tell you more about what you need to know. […]
November 9, 2024
The Secrets to Building a Great Surrogacy Team: A Guide for Intended Parents
Building your family through surrogacy is a complex but ultimately rewarding journey. That journey is likely to proceed more smoothly with the right players on your team. While you’re probably eager to get on your way to having your baby in your arms, it’s important to research your potential team to be sure that you […]
November 9, 2024
Signs You Would Be a Great Gestational Surrogate
Ever wonder if you’d make a great surrogate? Has a friend remarked how easy your pregnancies were or do you simply feel blessed you were able to carry your children to term successfully? Have you thought about what it’s like for women who are not so fortunate? You may have what it takes to be […]
