October 31, 2013
The Integral Role of Your Nursery: Bonding With Baby before Birth
Many Intended Parents worry about bonding with their baby during surrogacy. How is it possible to bond if you are not carrying your baby through pregnancy yourself? While this is a common concern amongst many Intended Parents, rest assured that bonding with your baby will come very naturally once he or she is in your […]
October 16, 2013
Your Agency Contact’s Role in the Pregnancy
Surrogacy is a wonderful and exciting journey that has made dreams come true for countless couples as well as women looking to give others the gift of having a family of their own. While surrogacy has proven to be the right path for many Intended Parents and Surrogates alike, it is not a course that […]
September 30, 2013
Handling Emergencies During Gestational Surrogacy
At various points throughout your life, emergencies will arise. They will not wait for it to become convenient for you or fit into your schedule; rather, they seem to occur during the most inconvenient times. From a family crisis or the death of a loved one, changes in employment, or even a medical emergency while […]
September 13, 2013
Building Your Bond with Your Baby
Surrogacy can be a dream come true for many couples wishing to have a family of their own. Although the baby is genetically the child of the Intended Parents, many couples find themselves struggling with fears of being unable to bond and connect with their baby due to not being able to carry him or […]
August 10, 2013
Domestic? Or International? Which Surrogacy Option is Better?
Surrogacy is an exciting and new journey that tends to come with numerous questions. One topic many potential surrogates read about when they first look down the road of surrogacy is the differences that arise when working with domestic versus international intended parents. As with many important life choices, each option contains its own set […]
July 18, 2013
Out of Town IPs? Three Great Ways to Make Sure They are Included in Your Pregnancy
Surrogates and Intended Parents will not always find their perfect match in close geographic proximity to each other. In fact, many Surrogates find themselves working with Intended Parents who do live out of town. While this is not a make or break factor when it comes to clicking and finding the right couple to work […]
June 28, 2013
Strategies for Helping Your Surrogate During (and Right After) Transfer
The time during and immediately following an embryo transfer is critical for both the Surrogate and Intended Parents alike. The embryo transfer is one of the last steps on the journey to becoming pregnant, so it is often a time of both excitement and nervous anticipation for all parties. While there is nothing during the […]