How Surrogacy Has Evolved Over the Past Three Decades

How Surrogacy Has Evolved Over the Past Three Decades

As we celebrate our 35th anniversary at SPS, it’s amazing to reflect on how far surrogacy has come since our founding in 1990. Today, surrogacy is more hopeful, supportive, and successful for intended parents and surrogates alike. Read on to learn about the remarkable changes we’ve witnessed over the past three and a half decades! Improved […]

Navigating Health Insurance for Surrogacy in California

Navigating Health Insurance for Surrogacy in California

For intended parents, getting health insurance coverage for your gestational surrogate is one of the most important parts of the journey. However, as with anything insurance related, it can be complicated. Insurance companies aren’t required to cover a surrogacy pregnancy, and surrogacy policies vary from company to company.  Many intended parents and prospective surrogates have questions about […]

How to Become a Surrogate Mother in 2022

how to become a surrogate mother in 2022

It’s the start of a new year, and the perfect time to begin a joyful and fulfilling journey. Are you considering becoming a surrogate mother in 2022? If so, we want to make sure you have the information you need to make your experience as safe, smooth, and rewarding as possible. Read on to find […]

The COVID-19 Vaccine for Surrogates: What You Need to Know

COVID-19 Vaccine for Surrogates

Whether you are a surrogate mother or intended parent … or whether you are currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you probably have questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccination. Here at SPS, some of the questions we’re received are: Do surrogacy agencies require surrogates to be vaccinated? Is the vaccine safe for the […]

A Comprehensive Guide to Surrogacy Laws by State

A comprehensive guide to surrogacy laws by state

If you’re considering surrogacy (whether you’re a surrogate or an intended parent), it’s important to understand the surrogacy laws in your state. There are currently no federal laws in the U.S. regulating surrogacy, and surrogacy laws vary state by state. And to make things even more complicated, state surrogacy laws are constantly evolving and changing. […]

The Real Cost of IVF – Your Questions Answered

What is the real cost of IVF

As if infertility isn’t stressful enough, many people have to deal with the high cost of IVF treatments. Unfortunately, many insurance companies don’t cover infertility treatments—at least fully. And paying a huge sum of money out of pocket just isn’t feasible for many people. However, there are some things you can do to prepare for […]

Zika Virus Precautions Every Surrogate Needs to Consider

Zika Virus Precautions - Woman Hiking

Whether you’re looking to become a surrogate or you’re looking to expand your family using a surrogate, the Zika virus is a growing concern because it can have a tragic impact on a pregnancy.  Unfortunately, this particular virus is scary for surrogates and intended parents, but this post isn’t intended to scare you.  Instead, our […]

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