November 9, 2024
What Types of Medications Does a Surrogate Take During the Pregnancy?
As with any pregnancy, it is of utmost importance to stay healthy with the help of prenatal medications. Where surrogacy is concerned, there are several special medications exclusive to the needs of the surrogate and intended mother. We know that it is important to surrogates to know what medications they may encounter, but we also […]
November 9, 2024
What Are Some Risks of Being a Gestational Surrogate?
Although joyous, the gestational surrogacy journey is not without potential risks. While many surrogates will agree that the desire to give back outweighs the possible risks, it is important to understand what the risks are, and how to manage them if they do appear. When discussing prospective risks with your agency and Intended Parents, consider […]
November 9, 2024
What Role Does My Family Play in the Surrogacy Decision?
Becoming a surrogate is a monumental experience to embark upon, both for you individually, as well as your family as a whole. Your spouse will be your strongest source of physical and emotional support during your surrogacy, so it is important to make this big decision together. Begin by engaging in an honest and open […]
November 9, 2024
Are They “The One?” Knowing if potential IPs will be a good fit for you.
Finding the right Intended Parents is just as important for the Surrogate as finding the right Surrogate is for the Intended Parents. In fact, finding the right couple is absolutely vital to having a successful and healthy pregnancy. Although your agency will play a large part in finding IPs who will match your lifestyle and […]
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
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
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
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 […]
