November 9, 2024
So, Surrogacy Isn’t for You…
But you can still make a huge impact on a family through egg donation. Oftentimes, women want to give the gift of a baby to others but are either unable to, or uncomfortable with becoming a gestational surrogate. Even where surrogacy is not an option for the woman, she can still be a part of […]
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
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
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
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
Egg Donor? Understanding How to Use Your 1099
The legalities regarding whether or not egg donation fees are taxable income have historically been a bit muddy. The standard was that since the donor was not being compensated for the genetic material itself, but rather the pain and suffering necessary to retrieve the eggs, any financial gain should be non-taxable. Recent Rulings That changed […]
November 9, 2024
Helping Build Families through Your Egg Donation
If you’ve never struggled with infertility, it’s easy to take your own fertility for granted, but for some couples, the lack of viable eggs prevents them from building their own families. Your willingness to donate eggs could make all the difference for a childless couple. Being an egg donor allows you to help couples to […]
November 9, 2024
Egg Donation Isn’t Just for Surrogacy
Although egg donation is a big part of surrogacy, it is not solely exclusive to surrogates. Egg donation has also proven to be a wonderful option for families who are capable of carrying a baby, but are unable to conceive with their own eggs. For many intended parents, working with an egg donor may be […]
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 […]
