November 9, 2024
IVF Cycling: Advice for Gestational Carriers
As a gestational carrier, there are many factors to consider to prepare yourself both mentally and physically for your surrogacy journey. You and the intended parents will work with a physician to keep you healthy and on track throughout. You will typically begin in a physician’s office where your reproductive health will be assessed. Assuming […]
November 9, 2024
What Are Surrogacy Agreements and How Are They Used in Surrogacy?
As a gestational surrogate or intended parent, one of the first issues that will be discussed is surrogacy agreements. These agreements are put into place to protect the interests of the gestational carrier and the intended parents throughout the surrogacy process and afterward. The difficulty is that laws vary from state to state, so there […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy and Filing Your Taxes
As the post-holiday excitement comes to a close and we steady our footing in the new year, many of us begin to look toward the next yearly milestone: tax season! While filing taxes is typically a standard annual routine, this is not the case for everyone, especially following a year with a major life change […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy in Oklahoma: 5 Signs of a Great Agency
For Intended Parents and Surrogates alike, one common requirement is necessary before beginning the journey of surrogacy: locating and working with a great, reputable surrogacy agency. While many couples and individuals come to the conclusion that surrogacy is the right solution for them, the medical, legal, and matching details can be overwhelming or slip through […]
November 9, 2024
What is Gestational Surrogacy?
Pregnancy is a very special time for many women. Even after one’s family is complete, it is not uncommon for some women to express how much they enjoyed being pregnant in the past and even miss it. For women who have had healthy, enjoyable pregnancies, yet recognize they are finished having children of their own, […]
November 9, 2024
Gestational Surrogacy Books to Add to Your Library
For many parents-to-be, reading is an important part of nesting. This sentiment rings even louder for many Intended Parents considering Gestational Surrogacy as the answer to creating the family of their dreams. If you are looking to add some of the most helpful and informational books on Gestational Surrogacy to your personal library, begin by […]
November 9, 2024
Zika Virus and Gestational Surrogacy
As the Zika virus continues to spread through the United States, many Intended Parents find themselves facing new concerns in regard to starting or expanding a family safely. Although no treatment or vaccine for the Zika virus currently exists, recent updates from the CDC suggest that women in countries affected by the Zika virus do […]
November 9, 2024
Breaking Through Misconceptions of Gestational Surrogacy
Although Gestational Surrogacy has been in practice for more than three decades, its common recognition is still fairly new in mainstream society. As with most topics that are not completely understood, many misconceptions still surround the Gestational Surrogacy journey, specifically regarding the compensation piece. Just this past year, a researcher from the University of Texas […]
November 9, 2024
Postpartum Process: What First-Time Surrogates Can Expect
Deciding to become a surrogate is a special choice that is unique to each surrogate. Many surrogates express enjoyment in being pregnant and miss the journey after their own families are complete. Some have stated seeing others struggle with something that came easily to their families makes them want to help others achieve the joy […]
November 9, 2024
Understanding Surrogacy and the Risks to You
Surrogacy is undoubtedly a rewarding and noble journey unlike any other. It truly takes a special person to help a family achieve their dreams of becoming parents. While the role of the surrogate is invaluable, it is important to recognize the potential risks associated with gestational surrogacy. If you are considering becoming a surrogate, consider […]
