March 22, 2013
Do’s and Don’ts for First Time IPs
Trusting another woman, as well as her family and your agency, with carrying your baby can be stressful. No matter how close you keep contact, you won’t be able to be involved with every step every single day throughout the entire duration of the pregnancy. If this is your first time being IPs, we suggest […]
March 15, 2013
Prenatal Care as an Older Surrogate
Oftentimes, surrogates will wait until they are finished having their own families before making the decision to become a surrogate. Because of this, it is not uncommon for surrogates to begin their surrogacy journey in the later years of child-bearing age. While medical standards consider a woman who becomes pregnant after the age of 35 […]
March 8, 2013
Making “Cents” of Surrogacy
Although it can be a dream come true, surrogacy can also be highly expensive for intended parents. From agency fees, to insurance, IVF procedures, attorneys, and financially supporting the surrogate, costs can add up very quickly. While many intended parents view surrogacy as a miracle, they also often face concerns and doubts regarding the financial […]
February 22, 2013
Does Surrogacy Impact Your Taxes?
It’s that time of year when everyone begins filing or preparing to file their taxes. For many, tax filing is just a routine part of the year, but for surrogate mothers and intended parents, it can become a somewhat complicated task. Reading through tax documents can be daunting and many surrogates are left wondering if […]
February 15, 2013
Texas Surrogate, Angela, Shares Her Surrogate Journey
For many women, pregnancy is an enjoyable and happy experience. Angela from Frisco, Texas, is one of these women. Angela loved being pregnant so much that when she and her husband had made the decision to not have any more children of their own, she found herself feeling sad each month because she missed being […]
February 8, 2013
Understanding Embryo Grading
Embryo grading is often one of the most complicated pieces to understand during the surrogacy process. The quality of the embryo is one of several important components involved in the success of an IVF pregnancy. Various pieces of information are used to determine the health of embryos, such as the number of cells present and […]
January 24, 2013
Contract Inclusions to Keep In Mind
Next to finding your perfect match, your surrogacy contract is one of the most important preliminary steps on your surrogacy journey; it is also one of the most serious. Surrogacy contracts help protect all parties involved and ensure that the pregnancy will go smoothly. While most agencies and lawyers help guide you through the contract […]
January 17, 2013
Pregnancy No-No’s
Although your gestational surrogate pregnancy won’t be your first pregnancy, it never hurts to have a refresher course. Of course things like alcohol are completely off limits, but what about home and daily hazards that seem to lurk everywhere? Consult our list below of special aspects to keep in mind throughout your pregnancy. Excessive caffeine […]