November 9, 2024
Writing a Gestational Surrogacy Birth Plan
Like all pregnancies, gestational surrogates (and intended parents/physicians) go into the delivery with a game plan. Highlight things to consider (like whether the IPs will be in the room) and different approaches to birth (natural, etc.). Thinking your birth plan through ahead of time and committing it to paper is the best way to ensure […]
November 9, 2024
6 Signs You Haven’t Found the Right Surrogacy Agency Yet
When you consider becoming a gestational surrogate, one of the most important things is choosing the right surrogacy agency. You need an agency that makes you feel valued and appreciated. One you can trust to guide you through the journey from start to finish with your best interests in mind. Consider these six signs that […]
November 9, 2024
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. […]
November 9, 2024
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 9, 2024
Surrogacy and Managing Gestational Diabetes
Just like any other pregnancy, it’s possible for a surrogate to have to contend with pregnancy complications, one of the most common of which is gestational diabetes. This condition is manageable, but steps should be taken to recognize the symptoms, work with your doctor to manage your condition, and keep your surrogacy agency and the […]
November 9, 2024
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 […]
November 9, 2024
Great Podcasts for Surrogates
Whether you want something interesting to listen to on your morning walk or when you put your feet up at the end of a long day, podcasts can be entertaining and informative. Here are some favorites we’ve gathered that cover the pregnancy experience, surrogacy, and even some tips that can help you in parenting your […]
November 9, 2024
Should You Be a Gestational Surrogate for a Family Member?
When you watch a family member struggle with infertility, you may wonder how you can help. If you’ve had successful pregnancies of your own, you might consider offering to be a surrogate. Is that a good idea or something to be avoided? Surrogacy brings complicated emotions. Think hard about the implications, commitment, and the impact […]
November 9, 2024
IVF Cycling: Advice for Gestational Carriers
As a gestational carrier, there are many factors to consider to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for your surrogacy journey. You and the intended parents will work with a physician to keep you healthy and on track throughout. You will typically begin in a physician’s office where your reproductive health will be assessed. Assuming […]
