How to Build a Great Matching Profile
Do my pictures need to be professionally done? How much information do I need to share? Why do surrogates keep passing up our profile? There’s no such thing as an ideal matching profile, but here are some tips for building a strong profile that will give a clear impression to the right surrogate for you. […]
Understanding the Matching Process
A surrogacy journey is comprised of ten major steps and we take pride in carrying Intended Parents through to the finish line. Understandably, the matching process is often the main focus for most Intended Parents. Every agency does it differently. It is as much an art, as it is a structured process. Here is a […]
How to Apply to Be a Surrogate Mother
While trying to decide whether or not you want to serve as a surrogate mother, it might make the decision easier to make if you knew the application process is very easy. In fact, our surrogate application in Philadelphia is available online, which means you can start addressing how to become a surrogate right from […]
What You Need To Know About Becoming a Surrogate Mother
As a young woman on the verge of accepting a role as a surrogate mother, you are on the edge of giving the greatest gift that one person can give to another. Without the giving nature of people like you, there will always be far too many deserving parents being denied the opportunity to raise […]
The Costs Of IVF Surrogacy
The fact you may not be able to conceive and carry a child by natural means might be a bit disappointing for you and your partner. Most people can certainly understand that kind of disappointment. However, you should keep your head up because all is not lost if you really want a child who is […]
Preparing Your Finances
The average cost of a surrogacy journey is around $87,000. That is assuming you already have embryos ready to transfer into a gestational carrier. While we provided a comprehensive budget for you after an initial program consultation, most Intended Parents still need help putting together their finances for their journey. Did you know there are […]
Why is there a waitlist?
Finding a qualified surrogate is no easy feat. However, it seems to be taking longer than ever to get matched. Pre-pandemic, Intended Parents waited an average of six months to be matched in our program. Unfortunately, these timelines have extended to a year or more for some families. So why the wait? LESS APPLICANTS Since […]
What Is a Surrogate Mother?
In a perfect world, any woman who wants to have a baby by natural means would be able to have a baby by natural means. Unfortunately, we don’t live in a perfect world as evidenced by the fact that 12% to 15% of all reproductive-age women are facing some form of fertility issues. Fortunately, we […]
IVF Surrogacy: The Process and Success Rates
For a lot of people who want a child but can’t have one by natural means, surrogacy stands as an option worth considering. However, making the choice to go the surrogacy route opens the door to an even more important question: Which surrogacy option should the intended parents choose? IVF surrogacy is one of the […]
The Three Stages of Labor: What New Moms Need to Know
For some mothers, giving birth is over in hours. For others, it’s a real physical and emotional endurance test. The process of labor and delivery consists of three stages. Stage one: Contractions begin to help to thin and open your cervix Stage two: The birth Stage three: The delivery of your placenta So, here’s what to expect during the […]
What A Surrogate Can Expect From An Embryo Transfer
For the surrogate mother and the the scheduled day of the embryo transfer is a big day on the surrogacy calendar. Assuming all goes well, this is one of the most important surrogacy steps in the entire surrogacy process. Why? This is the date and time that will technically be designated as the point of conception. […]
Benefits of Gestational Surrogacy
Couples who plan to use the services of a gestational surrogate often wonder about the benefits of a gestational pregnancy to start a family. Likewise, women who consider becoming a gestational carrier typically have lots of questions about how they can get the most out of the process. Fortunately, becoming a surrogate mother in Philadelphia […]
