The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Surrogate: What is the medical screening process like?
Gestational surrogacy is on the rise as hopeful parents who are unable to carry a pregnancy themselves seek out this option to complete their families. Gestational surrogacy is not new. What was once deemed an option only for the wealthy, changes in law, regulation, and insurance have made gestational surrogacy more accessible than ever before. […]
Being a Surrogate For a Friend: What You Need to Know
Every journey of parenthood is unique, and not everyone’s path to it is straightforward. Some face challenges that make conceiving or carrying a pregnancy difficult and, sometimes, impossible or even life-threatening. In these situations, the support of friends can be an incredible source of strength. In this blog post, we’ll explore what it truly means […]
Escrow Payment Milestones: When Will I Get Paid During My Surrogacy Journey?
Recently, we shared insight into the importance of utilizing escrow accounts in the gestational surrogacy journey. To complement the post, we put together a high-level infographic that goes over the most common payment milestones that surrogates can expect to receive from intended parents via escrow throughout the surrogacy journey.
Navigating Gestational Surrogate Pay: The Role of an Escrow Account
Parenthood is a dream come true for many, but the path to it is rarely a smooth, straight line. For those facing fertility issues, health concerns, or even choosing to become a parent much later in life, gestational surrogacy can be a ray of hope and possibility. The cost to embark on this journey is […]
The Ultimate Guide to Becoming a Surrogate: Exploring Gestational Surrogacy Disqualifiers
Gestational surrogacy has emerged as a transformative option for intended parents struggling with infertility or other medical conditions that prevent pregnancy. However, like any complex process, gestational surrogacy comes with certain eligibility criteria and disqualifiers to ensure the safety and well-being of surrogates, intended parents, and the baby. In this blog post, we’ll dive into […]
Top 8 Surrogacy Myths, Debunked
Gestational surrogacy is rising as many people and partners look to build their families in non-traditional ways. Many intended parents find that while they have the desire, the means, and the motivation, they land on a waiting list because there are far fewer qualified surrogates than intended parents. Some of this is due to nationwide […]
The Ultimate Gift: A Look Inside Surrogacy
Surrogacy is a concept that has been gaining popularity in recent years, as many people who struggle with infertility turn to gestational carriers to help them start a family. It’s a beautiful journey that requires a selfless woman to carry a child for nine months and give the ultimate gift of parenthood. Here, we’ll take […]
How Does Surrogate Pregnancy Work?
As an intended parent or potential gestational carrier, deciding to pursue surrogacy can feel overwhelming. It’s natural to wonder about the similarities and differences between the types of surrogate pregnancies, the legalities, obligations, and the actual process of growing a baby or having someone grow a baby for you. Join us for Surrogate Pregnancy 101. […]
Key Factors to Consider: Does Insurance Cover Surrogacy?
Ah, insurance. Everyone’s favorite topic. Finding providers, clinics, and sometimes, a live person for the most routine of procedures can feel like your sanity is being tested. So when you begin your surrogacy journey, and you consider the price tag, financial risk, and health risk of the surrogate, it’s natural to wonder what kind of […]
From Start to Finish: Understanding the Surrogacy Timeline
Maybe you, your partner, or someone you know is considering surrogacy, and you want to know how long the process takes from beginning to baby. Before laying out a general timeline, starting this process with realistic expectations is vital. It’s a surrogacy journey for both the intended parents and the surrogate. SO, HOW LONG DOES THE SURROGACY PROCESS […]