November 9, 2024
Is it Better to Work With a Local Surrogacy Agency? Or One With Larger Reach?
If you’re thinking about becoming a surrogate, there are a lot of things to consider. You’ll have plenty of questions and need advice and support. Your best resource for both is your surrogacy agency. But you may wonder, does it matter if you use a local agency or a national one with a wide reach? […]
November 9, 2024
Should You Be a Surrogate for a Family Member? The Pros and Cons
Surrogacy is both rewarding and emotional for everyone involved – even more so when the surrogate is a family member. For many families, a family member acting as a surrogate can complicate relationships and your surrogacy journey. There are both good and bad factors to consider about being a surrogate for a family member. The […]
November 9, 2024
Navigating the World of Multiples in Surrogacy
While today’s IVF procedures typically take a more conservative approach when deciding the number of embryos to be implanted, it’s still possible for a surrogate to carry as many as two or three babies. This can occur because more embryos thrive than anticipated or because the intended parents choose to have multiples. As a […]
November 9, 2024
Gaining Support: Getting Your Family on Board With Your Surrogacy Journey
When you undergo your initial screening with a surrogacy agency, you may be surprised they have so many questions about the support you get at home. That’s because your surrogacy journey can go much more smoothly when you know your friends, family, and spouse have your back. You may think this journey is yours alone, […]
November 9, 2024
What Surrogates Can Expect on IVF Transfer Day
You’ve gone through all the screenings and preparation, both physical and emotional. You’ve taken all the medications and supplements, passed all the tests, lined up your support system and now it’s here—the big day. Here’s what to expect. Get some rest. If you are traveling to the fertility clinic, you will probably stay overnight in […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogacy in Washington State: How the New Law Impacts You
Good news for potential gestational surrogates in Washington state and those who would like to work with a surrogate from Washington to create their families. Washington passed the Uniform Parentage Act, signing it into law in March. The law will take effect on January 1, 2019. The new state law gives individuals who are struggling […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogate in Washington? Here’s How to Find a Great Agency
With the passing of the new state law, women in Washington are now able to serve as surrogates for compensation, as they can in many other states. If you are considering becoming a gestational surrogate, you now have options. What you may not know is you are not limited to working with an agency within […]
November 9, 2024
Hate Needles? How to Survive Fertility Injections as a Surrogate
If you’ve done your research, spoken to your surrogacy agency, and talked to some other surro moms, you probably feel well prepared for your surrogacy journey. One thing you may have not given a lot of thought to, however, is there are a lot of needles involved. It can be pretty daunting. Why so many […]
November 9, 2024
Is Your Spouse Considering Becoming a Gestational Surrogate? Here’s What You Need to Know
If your spouse or significant other is thinking about being a gestational surrogate, they are going to need a lot of support from family, friends, and especially you. Are you ready? Here’s what you need to know. Your support isn’t optional Many surrogacy agencies require you to sign off on the surrogacy agreement […]
