November 9, 2024
Birth Orders: Protecting the Parents, Gestational Carriers, and Child
The journey of using a surrogate isn’t without legal hurdles for both the surrogates and intended parents. Legal agreements are important and offer a layer of protection for the surrogate, the intended parents, and most importantly, the child. It is vital for the intended parents to obtain a birth order so that all parties are protected. What is a birth order? A birth order is used in most gestational surrogacy pregnancies in […]
November 9, 2024
The (Important) Questions to Ask When Choosing a Surrogacy Agency
If you are a new intended parent who has just begun to explore surrogacy for the first time, you may be feeling overwhelmed. After all, a surrogacy journey is complex. There are many things to consider – from finding a qualified surrogate to executing the necessary legal documents to keeping up with all the medical […]
November 9, 2024
What Are the Requirements to be a Surrogate?
The requirements to be a surrogate vary from agency to agency. Being a surrogate means you are giving the gift of life to intended parents and also helping them to have a biological child of their own. This is a huge decision that comes with huge rewards. Everyone involved in this process feels blessed in […]
November 9, 2024
Parent’s Involvement in a Surrogate Pregnancy
There are so many decisions that intended parents face once they decide to travel down the road of surrogacy. It is no surprise that the decision to turn to a surrogate to have the baby of your dreams is not one without concerns about how the pregnancy itself (and the relationship with the surrogate) will […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogacy Communities for Intended Parents and Surrogates
Choosing surrogacy is a life changing decision. Although many are blessed with the love and support of their friends and families, couples often find themselves struggling without the presence of someone who has embarked on the same journey and truly understands the bumps and excitement that happens along the way. Sometimes, you just need to […]
November 9, 2024
Pregnancy No-No’s
Although your gestational surrogate pregnancy won’t be your first pregnancy, it never hurts to have a refresher course. Of course things like alcohol are completely off limits, but what about home and daily hazards that seem to lurk everywhere? Consult our list below of special aspects to keep in mind throughout your pregnancy. Excessive caffeine […]
November 9, 2024
Understanding Embryo Grading
Embryo grading is often one of the most complicated pieces to understand during the surrogacy process. The quality of the embryo is one of several important components involved in the success of an IVF pregnancy. Various pieces of information are used to determine the health of embryos, such as the number of cells present and […]
November 9, 2024
Texas Surrogate, Angela, Shares Her Surrogate Journey
For many women, pregnancy is an enjoyable and happy experience. Angela from Frisco, Texas, is one of these women. Angela loved being pregnant so much that when she and her husband had made the decision to not have any more children of their own, she found herself feeling sad each month because she missed being […]
