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
“And then Our Family Grew by Not 1, but 2 (or 3!)” – Advice for Surrogate Pregnancy with Multiples
In Vitro Fertilization technology has evolved so much over the years that pregnancies with four, five, six or more babies have become increasingly rare. But twin and triplet pregnancies are still pretty common. Doctors are reluctant to transfer several embryos to the surrogate because multiple child pregnancies bring risks to both the surrogate mother and […]
November 9, 2024
A Surrogacy Journey
Our Journey By Katy Encalade This story is near and dear to my heart because, for the first time, I did not watch from afar the light in a family’s eyes as their son was born, but rather I was blessed to watch it first hand as their gestational carrier. Day in and day out […]
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
The Boom of Babymoons – and Why You Might Consider Going on One
Babymoon: it’s a popular buzzword that has been making its rounds on Internet forums and in parenting magazines, especially over the past several years. While this term has historically referred to the first few weeks after the birth of child, the term babymoon in its current popularity revolves around a special vacation taken by partners […]
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
The Quirky Impact Birth Order Has on Personalities
Have you ever looked at children and wondered how it could be possible they have such different personalities, despite being raised in the exact same environment? Chances are, you may even have the same experience with your own siblings. Believe it or not, psychological studies dating back nearly four decades show that birth order plays […]
