November 9, 2024
Does Surrogacy Impact Your Taxes?
It’s that time of year when everyone begins filing or preparing to file their taxes. For many, tax filing is just a routine part of the year, but for surrogate mothers and intended parents, it can become a somewhat complicated task. Reading through tax documents can be daunting and many surrogates are left wondering if […]
November 9, 2024
Texas Surrogate, Angela, Shares Her Surrogate Journey
For many women, pregnancy is an enjoyable and happy experience. Angela from Frisco, Texas, is one of these women. Angela loved being pregnant so much that when she and her husband had made the decision to not have any more children of their own, she found herself feeling sad each month because she missed being […]
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
Surrogacy Communities for Intended Parents and Surrogates
Choosing surrogacy is a life changing decision. Although many are blessed with the love and support of their friends and families, couples often find themselves struggling without the presence of someone who has embarked on the same journey and truly understands the bumps and excitement that happens along the way. Sometimes, you just need to […]
November 9, 2024
Failed Transfer – Now What?
The experience of a failed embryo transfer is a disheartening, yet realistic possibility for Intended Parents beginning their surrogacy journey. In most cases, the IVF transfer’s success will be known within 10 days of the transfer. Although the IVF process is not 100% successful, hearing the news that the transfer did not result in a […]
November 9, 2024
Acknowledging the Elephant in the Room
For many surrogates and intended parents alike, surrogacy is a dream come true. While the excitement, joy, and anticipation of building a family all take precedence during this momentous journey, it is important to acknowledge and discuss the elephant in the room before even beginning your surrogacy path: compensation. Although the reward is invaluable, it […]
November 9, 2024
Domestic? Or International? Which Surrogacy Option is Better?
Surrogacy is an exciting and new journey that tends to come with numerous questions. One topic many potential surrogates read about when they first look down the road of surrogacy is the differences that arise when working with domestic versus international intended parents. As with many important life choices, each option contains its own set […]
November 9, 2024
Handling Emergencies During Gestational Surrogacy
At various points throughout your life, emergencies will arise. They will not wait for it to become convenient for you or fit into your schedule; rather, they seem to occur during the most inconvenient times. From a family crisis or the death of a loved one, changes in employment, or even a medical emergency while […]
November 9, 2024
How to Find a Gestational Surrogacy Agency in Florida
Finding the right gestational surrogacy agency can make all the difference in the quality of your surrogacy journey experience. Working with a Florida surrogacy agency as either an intended surrogate or a potential gestational surrogate, can be simpler than in many other states because Florida has clear laws covering surrogacy. You won’t face the uncertainty […]
November 9, 2024
Parenting via Surrogacy – An Option for All Walks of Life
Parenthood should be within the reach of all, whether you are a traditionally married couple, single or an unmarried couple. But unmarried couples and singles face additional obstacles that married couples may not encounter.
