May 28, 2013
Ready to Match with Intended Parents? Make Sure it is a Good Fit
One of the most exciting and essential early milestones in any surrogate’s journey is matching with intended parents. Surrogates and intended parents share a special, emotional, and joyous experience unlike any other over the course of roughly a year. The surrogate-intended parents’ relationship is the key foundation to a successful and happy pregnancy for both […]
March 29, 2013
Gestational Diabetes and Surrogacy: What This Means For You
Just like traditional pregnancies, surrogate pregnancies run the risk of developing gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar or glucose levels that happen for the first time when a woman is pregnant and goes away after the baby is born. Almost all women have some degree of impaired glucose intolerance […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
October 19, 2012
What Role Does My Family Play in the Surrogacy Decision?
Becoming a surrogate is a monumental experience to embark upon, both for you individually, as well as your family as a whole. Your spouse will be your strongest source of physical and emotional support during your surrogacy, so it is important to make this big decision together. Begin by engaging in an honest and open […]
September 28, 2012
What Are Some Risks of Being a Gestational Surrogate?
Although joyous, the gestational surrogacy journey is not without potential risks. While many surrogates will agree that the desire to give back outweighs the possible risks, it is important to understand what the risks are, and how to manage them if they do appear. When discussing prospective risks with your agency and Intended Parents, consider […]
August 31, 2012
What Types of Medications Does a Surrogate Take During the Pregnancy?
As with any pregnancy, it is of utmost importance to stay healthy with the help of prenatal medications. Where surrogacy is concerned, there are several special medications exclusive to the needs of the surrogate and intended mother. We know that it is important to surrogates to know what medications they may encounter, but we also […]
August 1, 2012
What Are the Requirements to be a Surrogate?
The requirements to be a surrogate vary from agency to agency. Being a surrogate means you are giving the gift of life to intended parents and also helping them to have a biological child of their own. This is a huge decision that comes with huge rewards. Everyone involved in this process feels blessed in […]
