November 9, 2024
Does Surrogacy Impact Your Taxes?
It’s that time of year when everyone begins filing or preparing to file their taxes. For many, tax filing is just a routine part of the year, but for surrogate mothers and intended parents, it can become a somewhat complicated task. Reading through tax documents can be daunting and many surrogates are left wondering if […]
November 9, 2024
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 […]
November 9, 2024
Prenatal Care as an Older Surrogate
Oftentimes, surrogates will wait until they are finished having their own families before making the decision to become a surrogate. Because of this, it is not uncommon for surrogates to begin their surrogacy journey in the later years of child-bearing age. While medical standards consider a woman who becomes pregnant after the age of 35 […]
November 9, 2024
What Are All These Surrogacy Acronyms You Keep Mentioning?
Due to its close-knit ties with the medical community, gestational surrogacy has its own set of acronyms that are used frequently among those working with or pursuing gestational surrogacy. For individuals who are new to the community or simply researching available options with gestational surrogacy, these acronyms can seem foreign and confusing at first. If […]
November 9, 2024
Fresh vs. Frozen Embryos: Which is Better?
After you have made the decision to officially embark upon your surrogacy journey, have been matched with your ideal surrogate, and have read and signed your contract together, you can begin planning and preparing for the next big milestone for surrogates and intended parents: the IVF transfer. When educating yourself about IVF transfers through speaking […]
November 9, 2024
Everyone Needs a Helping Hand – The Benefits of Working with an Agency
Dealing with infertility can feel isolating, so seeking expert help is one of the kindest things that you can do for yourself and your partner. If you’re thinking about gestational surrogacy as an option to become parents, a surrogacy agency can help guide you through every aspect of the process. Here are some benefits to […]
November 9, 2024
You’ve Found an Agency, and a Surrogate, but What About the Fertility Clinic?
A fertility clinic deals with the big-picture issues related to your fertility journey, so it’s important that you find one that’s right for you and your surrogate. Like all big decisions, it’s best to look at different options and ask a lot of questions before you make your selection. When comparing fertility clinics, a good […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogacy Across State Lines – Is It Possible?
When it comes to surrogacy, it is of utmost importance to have a great match between the Surrogate and Intended Parents. Because of the intimate and sensitive nature of surrogacy, it is critical for both parties to share the same values, preferences, and expectations for their surrogacy journey. When you choose to work with an […]
November 9, 2024
Explaining Gestational Surrogacy to Your Kids
Deciding to become a gestational surrogate is one of the most selfless yet rewarding choices a woman can make. As joyous and fulfilling as the experience is, surrogacy is also a very challenging and trying journey to embark upon; this is why the support of family is so imperative. Your spouse will be your single […]