August 11, 2017
How to Connect With Intended Parents When You’re an Introvert
As a surrogate, you are probably nervous about meeting your intended parents. Starting a relationship and getting to know them over the course of the surrogacy journey can be daunting. When you’re an introvert, it’s even harder. But with a little bit of extra effort and a willingness to get out of your comfort zone, […]
July 28, 2017
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 […]
July 21, 2017
Common Legal Concerns About Being a Gestational Surrogate
If you’re considering becoming a gestational surrogate, you may have some questions. You’re probably worried about the impact on your family and your health, but you may also have some legal concerns. Here are a few legal questions surrogates commonly ask. Do you know whether gestational surrogacy is legal where you live? As long as […]
July 7, 2017
Grieving as a Surrogate: Dealing With Failed Transfers and Miscarriage
Anyone who has experienced a failed pregnancy understands the sadness and sense of loss you feel. For a surrogate, those feelings are compounded by the guilt you may feel for disappointing your intended parents. It’s important not to blame yourself. There are so many things that can go wrong in transfer and early pregnancy. The […]
June 16, 2017
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 […]
May 26, 2017
Requirements to Become a Gestational Carrier in Oklahoma
Making the decision to become a Gestational Surrogate means you are giving the gift of a child to a couple who otherwise may never know the joy of becoming parents. With infertility statistics in the United States on the rise, caring and compassionate women are needed more than ever to help others achieve their dream […]
April 28, 2017
Gestational Surrogacy Books to Add to Your Library
For many parents-to-be, reading is an important part of nesting. This sentiment rings even louder for many Intended Parents considering Gestational Surrogacy as the answer to creating the family of their dreams. If you are looking to add some of the most helpful and informational books on Gestational Surrogacy to your personal library, begin by […]
April 14, 2017
What is Gestational Surrogacy?
Pregnancy is a very special time for many women. Even after one’s family is complete, it is not uncommon for some women to express how much they enjoyed being pregnant in the past and even miss it. For women who have had healthy, enjoyable pregnancies, yet recognize they are finished having children of their own, […]
March 31, 2017
Gestational Surrogacy in Oklahoma: 5 Signs of a Great Agency
For Intended Parents and Surrogates alike, one common requirement is necessary before beginning the journey of surrogacy: locating and working with a great, reputable surrogacy agency. While many couples and individuals come to the conclusion that surrogacy is the right solution for them, the medical, legal, and matching details can be overwhelming or slip through […]
February 24, 2017
Gestational Surrogacy and Filing Your Taxes
As the post-holiday excitement comes to a close and we steady our footing in the new year, many of us begin to look toward the next yearly milestone: tax season! While filing taxes is typically a standard annual routine, this is not the case for everyone, especially following a year with a major life change […]