November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy and the Big Decisions around Selective Reduction and Termination
Perhaps one of the heaviest topics every surrogate and IP will need to address when considering surrogacy is how they feel about termination and selective reduction in pregnancy. Although an unpleasant discussion to have, termination in the case of genetic or medical defects is a topic in which most IPs and surrogates are at least […]
November 9, 2024
How to Pick an Egg Donor
As discussed in an earlier article, egg donation can prove to be the perfect solution for families who are capable of carrying a baby, but are unable to conceive with their own eggs. For many Intended Parents, making the decision to work with an egg donor is easy; selecting an egg donor is the hard […]
November 9, 2024
Do’s and Don’ts for First Time IPs
Trusting another woman, as well as her family and your agency, with carrying your baby can be stressful. No matter how close you keep contact, you won’t be able to be involved with every step every single day throughout the entire duration of the pregnancy. If this is your first time being IPs, we suggest […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Diabetes and Surrogacy: What This Means For You
Just like traditional pregnancies, surrogate pregnancies run the risk of developing gestational diabetes. Gestational diabetes is a condition characterized by high blood sugar or glucose levels that happen for the first time when a woman is pregnant and goes away after the baby is born. Almost all women have some degree of impaired glucose intolerance […]
November 9, 2024
Preparing to Become an Intended Mother: Cycling to Freeze
Many fertile women who are unable to carry a child to term may choose to freeze their embryos so they will be ready when they find their surrogate. Because it can be challenging to coordinate an intended mother and surrogate on the same cycle, embryo freezing provides a great deal of convenience. Perhaps one of […]
November 9, 2024
What to Expect After a Surrogate Birth
After carrying a baby through three trimesters and then giving birth, many surrogates find themselves facing a “now what?” feeling. This feeling is especially common among first-time surrogates and is important for both surrogates and IPs to understand when they decide to enter this journey together. Feeling the after-baby blues does not mean the surrogate […]
November 9, 2024
Finding the Right Reproductive Attorney
Finding the right reproductive attorney to work with is equally as important as finding the right surrogate. While an attorney does not carry your child, they ensure that the pregnancy will go as smoothly as possible. Your reproductive attorney will look out for both you and your future child by making sure all proper provisions […]
November 9, 2024
Texas Family Overcome Challenges of Gestational Surrogacy
Although Ed and Anthony’s surrogacy journey led to a joyous ending with a happy and healthy baby girl, no path is without its own unique set of challenges. Being a nontraditional couple, Ed and Anthony experienced unique situations that are not always present for traditional couples. They needed to find a gestational surrogate as well […]
November 9, 2024
What Costs are Associated with Surrogacy?
While surrogacy is often a long-awaited answer of hope for many intended parents, it’s no secret that it can also be very expensive. Although most intended parents expect to pay the required surrogacy fee, they do not always anticipate the associated costs, including agency fees, attorneys, medical costs, insurance, IVF procedures, and additional financial support […]
