November 9, 2024
Talking to Children About Gestational Surrogacy
Gestational surrogacy can be a challenge for many adults to understand. Explaining it to children can be even trickier. But children who are surprisingly observant have many questions. And you need to prepare them for the questions and criticisms they may hear outside your home as well. What you share with your children depends on […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogacy and Embryos: The Ins and Outs of Custody
With recent celebrity news shining a spotlight on the topic of embryo custody, we wanted to take a few moments to discuss options for embryos that are generated during the surrogacy process. Embryos that are not implanted initially are frozen and stored until they are needed.
November 9, 2024
How to Write a Birth Plan for Surrogate Pregnancies: Tips for IPs and Surrogates
Writing a comprehensive birth plan can ensure that the birthing process goes as smoothly as possible. Labor and delivery can be unpredictable and it’s tough to make decisions in the moment, especially because so many people can be involved in a surrogate birth. Committing your plans to paper well in advance of the surrogate’s due […]
November 9, 2024
What Are the Qualifications to be a Gestational Surrogate?
Are you thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate? Intended parents hoping to build families through surrogacy are grateful that you would even consider it. Helping to create families is a noble calling, but there are some qualifications that must be met to ensure that the journey goes smoothly for everyone involved.
November 9, 2024
A Beginner’s Guide to Gestational Surrogacy in Texas
Are you thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate or working with a surrogacy agency to create your family in Texas? You’ve come to the right state. Texas is friendlier to gestational surrogates and intended parents than many states are. It’s not just the lower cost of living and lack of income tax that makes Texas […]
November 9, 2024
Understanding Gestational Surrogacy: A Guide for Families
When you consider surrogacy, there is a lot to learn – for you and your family. Here is a short guide on everything you need to know and some links where you can explore the topic further. It all begins with the Intended Parents (IP) and Gestational Surrogates. Most of the surrogates we work with […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy and Your Mental Health
In preparing to be a gestational surrogate, you probably put a lot of time into getting yourself in top physical form, but are you in prime mental shape for all of the emotional ups and down that accompany each step in the surrogacy process? If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, it is […]
November 9, 2024
5 Things to Not Do During Your Surrogacy Journey
Once you have decided to create your family with a surrogate, it’s challenging to know how to proceed. Chances are, you don’t have family or friends who have been through the process and can walk you through it. It’s up to you, the surrogate and your agency to get through it all together. Common Pitfalls […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy: How to Make it a Good Experience for IPs and Surrogates
Your surrogacy journey is a rewarding, but emotional time. Keeping in mind a few best practices can ensure that it is a wonderful experience for everyone involved from first contact to the birth of a healthy baby and beyond. Here are a few points to remember: Choose the right agency. Whether you are an intended […]
November 9, 2024
How to Pick a Gestational Surrogacy Agency
The decision to become a gestational surrogate is a stressful one. Make it a little easier by working with an agency you can trust. Taking a little time to perform some due diligence can ensure that you choose an agency that will look out for your best interests so that you can relax and enjoy […]
