November 9, 2024
Should You Become a Gestational Surrogate?
Thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate? Here’s why it may (or may not) be a great idea for you. Surrogacy can be very rewarding but comes with a great deal of personal sacrifice. Read these tips to decide if it’s the right choice for you. Guidelines You can read the entire list of Surrogate Solutions’ […]
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
Finding Support on Your Gestational Surrogacy Journey
Being a gestational surrogate or working with one can be stressful and emotional. You have all the stresses of a typical pregnancy, plus the relationship between the surrogates and intended parents. As you know, it’s best for all involved (including the baby!) if you can keep your stress level to a minimum. That’s what makes […]
November 9, 2024
Why Do Women Become Surrogates?
The reasons women choose to become surrogates are as varied as the women themselves and the families they help to create. Each surrogate has children of her own. They love their children and feel deep empathy for couples who are unable to conceive on their own. Specific reasons surrogates have shared include: They have experienced […]
November 9, 2024
Signs You Would Be a Great Gestational Surrogate
Ever wonder if you’d make a great surrogate? Has a friend remarked how easy your pregnancies were or do you simply feel blessed you were able to carry your children to term successfully? Have you thought about what it’s like for women who are not so fortunate? You may have what it takes to be […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogacy and Managing Gestational Diabetes
Just like any other pregnancy, it’s possible for a surrogate to have to contend with pregnancy complications, one of the most common of which is gestational diabetes. This condition is manageable, but steps should be taken to recognize the symptoms, work with your doctor to manage your condition, and keep your surrogacy agency and the […]
November 9, 2024
Growing Your Family Through Surrogacy: Bonding With Your Baby
Forming a bond with your baby is a precious and important time in any parent’s life. While bonding is a natural process, many questions arise when it comes to bonding with a baby born from gestational surrogacy versus a traditional pregnancy. Will our baby still be able to form a bond with us? How will […]
