March 17, 2015
Is a Doula Right for You and Your IPs?
Are you considering having a doula attend your labor and delivery? Do you and your IPs know everything a certified, experienced doula can offer gestational surrogates and new parents? Here are just a few of the services a doula can offer: What Can You Expect From a Doula? A doula can serve as your birthing […]
February 13, 2015
Should You Become a Gestational Surrogate?
Thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate? Here’s why it may (or may not) be a great idea for you. Surrogacy can be very rewarding but comes with a great deal of personal sacrifice. Read these tips to decide if it’s the right choice for you. Guidelines You can read the entire list of Surrogate Solutions’ […]
January 16, 2015
How to Pick a Gestational Surrogacy Agency
The decision to become a gestational surrogate is a stressful one. Make it a little easier by working with an agency you can trust. Taking a little time to perform some due diligence can ensure that you choose an agency that will look out for your best interests so that you can relax and enjoy […]
December 12, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy: How to Make it a Good Experience for IPs and Surrogates
Your surrogacy journey is a rewarding, but emotional time. Keeping in mind a few best practices can ensure that it is a wonderful experience for everyone involved from first contact to the birth of a healthy baby and beyond. Here are a few points to remember: Choose the right agency. Whether you are an intended […]
November 12, 2014
5 Things to Not Do During Your Surrogacy Journey
Once you have decided to create your family with a surrogate, it’s challenging to know how to proceed. Chances are, you don’t have family or friends who have been through the process and can walk you through it. It’s up to you, the surrogate and your agency to get through it all together. Common Pitfalls […]
October 31, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy and Your Mental Health
In preparing to be a gestational surrogate, you probably put a lot of time into getting yourself in top physical form, but are you in prime mental shape for all of the emotional ups and down that accompany each step in the surrogacy process? If you have been diagnosed with a mental illness, it is […]
September 30, 2014
What to Expect When Matching With IPs Doesn’t Go as Planned
Matching with Intended Parents is an exciting and emotional time. As a surrogate, you have probably been eager to begin your journey since the day you decided to help create families. But it’s important to be patient and guard your feelings. There are so many little ways that things can get off track, most of […]
September 15, 2014
Gestational Surrogacy Rockets to the Front Pages, and With It, Misunderstandings
Recent articles about gestational surrogacy have brought the topic and concerns about it to the forefront. Much of what has been discussed in the media are misconceptions. Here are a few facts that may help to clear up any misunderstandings. Surrogates Care Only About Money It varies from state to state, but most surrogates can […]
July 30, 2014
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 […]
July 3, 2014
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 […]