May 19, 2022
Intended Parent’s Involvement in a Surrogate Pregnancy
Intended Parents face many decisions once they commit to the journey down the road of surrogacy. The decision to partner with a Surrogate comes with concerns about how the pregnancy itself (and the relationship with the surrogate) will be handled. This can feel extremely personal and might be the hardest part of the journey. Once […]
May 6, 2022
Mother’s Day Reflections
Mother’s Day is always bittersweet for our team at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions. We are excited for our former intended moms who are celebrating their very first Mother’s Day, yet we also know that it’s a difficult day for intended parents (IPs) who are still on the journey to creating their happy family. If […]
April 29, 2022
Welcoming a Child After Infertility; Brenda and Ricky’s Surrogacy Story
National Infertility Awareness Week recognizes 1 in 8 couples who struggle with infertility. This describes many of the intended parents (IPs) who turn to Surrogate Solutions for help in creating their families. Once IPs are expecting a child via a gestational carrier, they may experience dual emotions – joy for the impending arrival of their […]
January 5, 2018
Common Finance and Tax FAQs About Surrogacy
We recently spoke to Gayle East-Garrett, founder and CEO of Surrogate Solutions about concerns common to gestational surrogates and intended parents. Topics that come up frequently, according to Gayle, are finance and tax issues and associated costs in general. Gestational Surrogates “Let me begin by saying that there is never a cost to the gestational […]
March 8, 2013
Making “Cents” of Surrogacy
Although it can be a dream come true, surrogacy can also be highly expensive for intended parents. From agency fees, to insurance, IVF procedures, attorneys, and financially supporting the surrogate, costs can add up very quickly. While many intended parents view surrogacy as a miracle, they also often face concerns and doubts regarding the financial […]