November 9, 2024
Tips for Juggling Being a Gestational Surrogate and Having a Full-time Job
A surrogate pregnancy is both like and unlike any other pregnancy. What do you need to consider as it relates to your full time job? Surrogacy agreements normally compensate you for the expenses and inconvenience of carrying the pregnancy to term, so being a surrogate is no substitute for full-time work. Unless you have a […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy FAQ: Can I Be a Surrogate More Than Once?
Have you been a gestational surrogate before and are considering trying again? Or are you exploring surrogacy options and wondering how many surrogate pregnancies you could potentially have? If you are healthy, have at least one child of your own and meet certain parameters, you may be a candidate. Some families prefer to work with […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy – What Are the Risks?
Gestational surrogacy brings risks, many of them the same ones associated with any pregnancy, but a few unique to surrogacy. Knowing what to expect can help you to prepare and possibly avoid some of these risks. They can be physical, emotional or economic. We’ll explore risks before, during, and after the surrogacy.
November 9, 2024
Taxes and Gestational Surrogacy: A First-Timer’s Guide
If you are considering becoming a gestational surrogate, you may have questions about how to handle your taxes. Most expenses associated with surrogacy are incurred by the intended parents, so you probably won’t have many deductions. The major question to ask is whether or not the compensation you received as a surrogate is taxable income. […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy Informational Events – April 2016
Surrogate Solutions, LLC will be hosting events for ALL current surrogates and those interested in learning about becoming a surrogate mother. These events will be held on APRIL 25th and APRIL 26th from 6pm-8pm. APRIL 25th–Austin Brio Tuscan Grille 10000 Research Blvd. Austin, TX 78759 APRIL 26th–Dallas Watters Creek in Allen, TX Brio Tuscan Grille […]
November 9, 2024
Long Distance Gestational Surrogacy – Making It Work
Arguably the most important piece of the puzzle in any surrogacy journey is finding the right match between the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. Due to the intimate, sensitive climate of surrogacy, it is imperative for both parties involved to be on the same page in regards to preferences, values, and expectations throughout the journey […]
November 9, 2024
First Time Meeting Potential IPs? Here are Eight Questions to Ask
One of the most exciting moments for both parties in a surrogacy journey is when the Surrogate and Intended Parents are matched. Whether you are looking to foster an intimate bond or maintain a strictly professional relationship, you will be working closely with your Intended Parents for at least the better part of a year. […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy: IVF Transfer Failed…Now What?
After weeks or months of meetings, contracts and making sure everything is ready to officially begin your surrogacy journey, experiencing a failed embryo transfer can feel devastating for both Intended Parents and Surrogates alike. Although incredibly disheartening, it is important to keep in mind that IVF transfers do not always work on the first try; […]
November 9, 2024
Preparing for All Situations: Selective Reduction and Gestational Surrogacy
One of the heavier topics that Intended Parents and Surrogates need to discuss openly with each other, with their agency and in their contract is their thoughts and wishes when it comes to selective reduction. Although the topic is an unpleasant one, it is imperative to discuss these issues right from the beginning of the […]
