January 10, 2013
Advice for Intended Mothers: IVF Cycling
In gestational surrogacy, the Surrogate mother undergoes in vitro fertilization (IVF) and embryo transfer to become pregnant with the Intended Parents’ child. In order to maximize IVF success rate, it is important to retrieve a good number of high quality eggs from the Intended Mother; however, anytime an Intended mother is able to use her […]
December 28, 2012
Should You Consider a Family Member for Your Surrogate?
Although many factors need to be considered when choosing who will be “the one” to carry your baby, the decision will ultimately come down to what feels right for you. Many Intended Parents begin their journeys as strangers with their Surrogates, while others feel more comfortable having a family member carry their child. Neither option […]
December 21, 2012
Are They “The One?” Knowing if potential IPs will be a good fit for you.
Finding the right Intended Parents is just as important for the Surrogate as finding the right Surrogate is for the Intended Parents. In fact, finding the right couple is absolutely vital to having a successful and healthy pregnancy. Although your agency will play a large part in finding IPs who will match your lifestyle and […]
December 7, 2012
[Patiently] Waiting for Your Baby’s Delivery
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but because Intended Parents are not carrying the baby, some parents can feel disconnected or impatient. Sharing the exciting news with friends and family, and building a strong bond with your Surrogate are great ways to play an active role during the pregnancy. However, preparing your home and life for […]
November 29, 2012
Well, We’re Expecting Baby A… B… C?! Surrogate Pregnancies with Multiples
Due to the likelihood of many embryos being transferred during IVF, it is fairly common for many gestational surrogate pregnancies to result in twins or triplets. For some infertile couples, the possibility of having more than one child may seem like a dream come true. However, multiple child pregnancy is associated with an increased risk […]
November 5, 2012
So, Surrogacy Isn’t for You…
But you can still make a huge impact on a family through egg donation. Oftentimes, women want to give the gift of a baby to others but are either unable to, or uncomfortable with becoming a gestational surrogate. Even where surrogacy is not an option for the woman, she can still be a part of […]
October 26, 2012
How Will We Know She is “The One?”
As the old saying goes, when you find “the one,” you’ll know. Oftentimes, this saying will also ring true for Intended Parents finding their Surrogate. Many factors come into play when choosing a Surrogate, including personal views, history, and personality types. Finding the right Surrogate is one of the most important decisions of your life […]