January 30, 2015
4 Myths About Gestational Surrogacy – Busted!
There are many myths surrounding gestational surrogacy – most of them with little basis in reality. Here are responses to just a few you may have heard. Myth #1: Women Choose Surrogacy To Avoid Pregnancy And Preserve Their Figures. To anyone who has experienced the heartbreak of infertility, this myth is absurd. Intended parents who […]
January 16, 2015
How to Pick a Gestational Surrogacy Agency
The decision to become a gestational surrogate is a stressful one. Make it a little easier by working with an agency you can trust. Taking a little time to perform some due diligence can ensure that you choose an agency that will look out for your best interests so that you can relax and enjoy […]
December 12, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy: How to Make it a Good Experience for IPs and Surrogates
Your surrogacy journey is a rewarding, but emotional time. Keeping in mind a few best practices can ensure that it is a wonderful experience for everyone involved from first contact to the birth of a healthy baby and beyond. Here are a few points to remember: Choose the right agency. Whether you are an intended […]
November 26, 2014
Talking About Your Expected Child
As an intended parent you are as excited about your new arrival as any other parent. But many factors can cause you hesitate about talking openly about your growing family. Who can you talk to About the Pregnancy? You probably want to shout the news about your expected child from the rooftops, especially if you […]
November 12, 2014
5 Things to Not Do During Your Surrogacy Journey
Once you have decided to create your family with a surrogate, it’s challenging to know how to proceed. Chances are, you don’t have family or friends who have been through the process and can walk you through it. It’s up to you, the surrogate and your agency to get through it all together. Common Pitfalls […]
October 31, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy and Your Mental Health
In preparing to be a gestational surrogate, you probably put a lot of time into getting yourself in top physical form, but are you in prime mental shape for all of the emotional ups and down that accompany each step in the surrogacy process? If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, it is […]
October 16, 2014
Understanding Egg Donor Agreements
If you are considering donating eggs or are an intended parent contemplating the use of donor eggs, it’s important to understand the legalities and regulations that surround the process. Burdensome as egg donor agreements may seem, they are in place to protect the rights of the donor, the IPs and any future children. Do You […]
September 30, 2014
What to Expect When Matching With IPs Doesn’t Go as Planned
Matching with Intended Parents is an exciting and emotional time. As a surrogate, you have probably been eager to begin your journey since the day you decided to help create families. But it’s important to be patient and guard your feelings. There are so many little ways that things can get off track, most of […]
September 15, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy Rockets to the Front Pages, and With It, Misunderstandings
Recent articles about gestational surrogacy have brought the topic and concerns about it to the forefront. Much of what has been discussed in the media are misconceptions. Here are a few facts that may help to clear up any misunderstandings. Surrogates Care Only About Money It varies from state to state, but most surrogates can […]
August 29, 2014
Transfer Day! Should Intended Parents Attend?
Transfer day – the day that your embryos are transferred to your surrogate – is a big day. It’s full of emotion for the intended parents and the surrogate (whose emotions are likely hormonally enhanced). Is it best for you to be with your surrogate or for her to go it on her own or […]