February 23, 2018
Why Women Decide to Become Gestational Surrogates
We recently spoke to founder and CEO of Surrogate Solutions, Gayle Garrett about the reasons women choose to become surrogates. She shared that for most women, the reasons are very personal. For the most part it’s some variation of feeling fortunate they were able to become pregnant and blessed to have a family of their […]
December 22, 2017
Should You Freeze Your Eggs?
Technology for harvesting, freezing and storing eggs has advanced in recent years. Is it something you should consider? Are you a good candidate? Freezing your eggs can give you options from extending your reproductive lifespan to protecting your eggs from diseases or treatments. While woman of any age can freeze their eggs, the highest success […]
September 8, 2017
What is Gestational Surrogacy? And Why Should Your Family Consider It?
Couples who are unable to become pregnant or sustain a pregnancy to term sometimes find gestational surrogacy to be their best option for creating their own families. What is gestational surrogacy? Let’s start with what it’s not. It’s not the same as traditional surrogacy, in which the surrogate mother both gestates the pregnancy and provides […]
June 30, 2017
Egg Donation and Sibling Registry: What You Need to Know
If you decide to create your family through surrogacy or IVF, you may be able to use your own eggs; however, it is more common to use donor eggs. You may be unable to use your own because of injury or illness, such as cancer and subsequent chemotherapy. You may be menopausal or have undergone […]
March 17, 2017
Making a Difference Through Egg Donation
Becoming a Gestational Surrogate is a wonderful and selfless way to help Intended Parents create the family of their dreams; however, Surrogacy is not for everyone and it is not the only way to help those wishing for a family of their own! Many healthy women who are unable or uncomfortable committing to a Surrogacy […]
May 27, 2016
Understanding the Impact Your Egg Donation Could Mean
Infertility is a heartbreaking challenge faced by many couples every day. Thanks to medical and technological breakthroughs, facing infertility does not mean dreams of having a family cannot come true. For many couples struggling with infertility, the long-awaited first step towards becoming a family begins with finding the right egg donor; and for many women […]
November 13, 2015
Egg Donation – What Can You Expect Before, During, and After?
Wondering if you could be an egg donor? Your decision to donate eggs could help to create at least one new family and earn you the lifetime gratitude of an infertile couple. But it’s important to consider what’s right for you when making your decision. Here’s an overview of what to expect, but don’t hesitate […]
July 9, 2015
Helping Build Families through Your Egg Donation
If you’ve never struggled with infertility, it’s easy to take your own fertility for granted, but for some couples, the lack of viable eggs prevents them from building their own families. Your willingness to donate eggs could make all the difference for a childless couple. Being an egg donor allows you to help couples to […]
February 27, 2015
Egg Donor? Understanding How to Use Your 1099
The legalities regarding whether or not egg donation fees are taxable income have historically been a bit muddy. The standard was that since the donor was not being compensated for the genetic material itself, but rather the pain and suffering necessary to retrieve the eggs, any financial gain should be non-taxable. Recent Rulings That changed […]
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 […]