November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy Screening: What You Need to Know
If you’re considering becoming a gestational surrogate, you may wonder what to expect. Of course, you understand there will be a screening process, but what will they ask? What tests will they perform? Here’s an overview of the process a typical surrogate will undergo. First, you will be asked some broad questions about your health, […]
November 9, 2024
What are the Top Mistakes Women Make as a First-Time Surrogate?
This month, we’re continuing our series of conversations with Surrogate Solutions founder and Surrogacy Program Director, Gayle Garrett. Gayle has worked with many gestational surrogates and has even served as a surrogate herself. Some of her staff members have been surrogates as many as three or four times. Gayle is a registered nurse with a […]
November 9, 2024
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 9, 2024
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 […]
November 9, 2024
Yes, You Do Need a Surrogacy Agency. Here’s Why.
Surrogacy may seem simple. Someone wants to have a baby, but any number of factors prevent them from getting or staying pregnant. You’ve had a least one baby, you don’t mind (or even LOVE) being pregnant and your body seems to handle it well. Sounds like a match made in heaven, right? Not so fast! […]
November 9, 2024
Are All Surrogacy Agencies Created Equal?
Surrogacy agencies are supposed to assist infertile couples in having a baby through third-party reproduction. Unfortunately, not all surrogacy agencies are created equal. The fact is, the costs can run anywhere from $75,000 to $120,000, and there are people out there who want to take advantage of intended parents in a very vulnerable state. From […]
November 9, 2024
Congrats – You’re Having Multiples! (Don’t Panic)
There are endless books, blogs, and videos for expectant parents that talk about what to expect when one new baby arrives. But what happens when you find out your gestational surrogate is carrying twins, triplets, or more? Multiples are not uncommon in surrogacy, and it’s natural to freak out when you hear the news. But […]
