November 9, 2024
Hate Needles? How to Survive Fertility Injections as a Surrogate
If you’ve done your research, spoken to your surrogacy agency, and talked to some other surro moms, you probably feel well prepared for your surrogacy journey. One thing you may have not given a lot of thought to, however, is there are a lot of needles involved. It can be pretty daunting. Why so many […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogacy in Washington: What Intended Parents Need to Know
If you are intended parents in Washington State, you have recently heard the good news. The Uniform Parentage Act was recently passed. The law will take effect on January 1, 2019. This legislation makes Gestational Surrogacy legal statewide. “Altruistic surrogacy” was already permitted in Washington, but surrogates could not be compensated as they are in […]
November 9, 2024
Overwhelmed by Egg Donation and Surrogacy? Here’s What to Do.
The entire surrogacy journey can be intimidating for the novice Intended Parent. If you also need to use donor eggs, the process is even more complex. Where do you even start? Working with an egg donation agency or a surrogacy agency can smooth the way for you. They will walk you through the entire process […]
November 9, 2024
Five Things to Look for When Picking Intended Parents
If you’re considering becoming a gestational surrogate, one of the most crucial factors is selecting the intended parents you will be carrying a child for. This is an intimate and complex relationship, so making the right connection is vital. Of course, your surrogacy agency will be able to guide you along the way, but here […]
November 9, 2024
Writing a Birth Plan? What You Need to Know About C-Sections
Just because you previously delivered vaginally, doesn’t mean you shouldn’t prepare for a c-section just in case this time. A variety of factors can make a cesarean necessary, including those you can anticipate like placenta previa or breech positioning. There is also any number of conditions or events that can require an emergency C-section such […]
November 9, 2024
The Quick-Read Guide to Surrogacy Terms and Abbreviations
When you first begin to investigate surrogacy, you may be overwhelmed by the number of terms and abbreviations you might have never heard before. Whether you’re considering creating your family through surrogacy or thinking about becoming a surrogate yourself, there’s a lot to learn. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common terms: […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy Compensation and Taxes
As a surrogate, your compensation is not considered a salary or fee for services. The purpose is to balance the scales for the discomfort and expense you experience during your surrogacy journey. It’s important to track all your expenses and the compensation you receive carefully, for tax purposes and so you know you’re being compensated […]
November 9, 2024
Should You Freeze Your Eggs?
Technology for harvesting, freezing, and storing eggs has advanced in recent years. Is it something you should consider? Are you a good candidate? Freezing your eggs can give you options from extending your reproductive lifespan to protecting your eggs from diseases or treatments. While woman of any age can freeze their eggs, the highest success […]
November 9, 2024
Before Deciding to Be a Surrogate, You Need to Ask Yourself THESE Questions
This month, we’re speaking to the founder and Surrogacy Program Director of Surrogate Solutions, Gayle Garrett. Gayle is not only experienced in bringing surrogates together with couples and individuals hoping to build a family of their own, she is also the mother of two and has served as a surrogate herself. Gayle is a registered […]
