Surrogacy: How to Start the Conversation
While many intended parents are single, and therefore enter into their journey with the support of their surrogacy agency and team, others have spouses, domestic partners, or significant others who may be involved in the decision to go forward and who will ultimately become part of the team as well. With some couples, both people […]
Becoming a Surrogate: How to Explain the Baby Isn’t Yours
Becoming a surrogate is a wonderful and selfless choice that changes lives, and a healthy pregnancy is certainly cause for celebration As your belly expands to accommodate the life growing inside of you, even strangers on the street will stop to share in your joy. However, this can also cause some awkward social moments because […]
Becoming a Surrogate Mother: How Much Do Surrogates Make?
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4 Things That Change When You Become a Surrogate
Becoming a surrogate is an extremely rewarding experience. For intended parents all around the world who long for a family but can’t conceive, surrogate mothers are often the answers to their prayers. Because of this, providing the gift of a child to deserving people is a feeling that many surrogates say is unmatched by any […]
Becoming a Surrogate: Meeting with Fertility Specialists
Becoming a surrogate is a rewarding experience full of new decisions and opportunities. Each step along the way is a crucial part of ensuring a healthy pregnancy and being able to fulfill a family’s dream for children. From the agency interview to a psychological evaluation to finding the best match in intended parents, having the […]
Why BMI Matters When You’re Going to Be a Surrogate
The decision to be a surrogate is huge and wonderful. Gestational surrogates forever change the lives of the families they help and will always have a special place in their hearts. It truly takes a very special kind of woman to choose to be a surrogate, as the kindness, generosity, and compassion these women have […]
Becoming a Surrogate? 5 Ways You’ll Know When Baby’s on Board
When a woman has decided on becoming a surrogate, it’s generally all systems go. By the time she even makes the call to a surrogacy agency, she’s already had a lengthy journey that brought her there. It’s common for these women to have infertility to have touched their lives in some way, be it a […]
3 Heartwarming Stories Every Woman Becoming a Surrogate Should Read
Becoming a surrogate is a huge and wonderful decision. Women who choose this path are incredibly selfless and compassionate people. By making this choice, they give someone the ultimate gift and enrich countless lives in the process. Even still, it’s a very emotional journey, for intended parents and surrogates alike. However, like any pregnancy, no […]
The Secret to Becoming a Surrogate in California
If you’re interested in becoming a surrogate in California, it may seem like an overwhelming process, but if you’re here reading this, you’re halfway there. One of the biggest factors in becoming a surrogate is having the heart and the willingness to do something huge for another person. This kind of selflessness is rare in […]
4 Things the Media Gets Wrong About Becoming a Surrogate
If you read the news, the media makes it seem like becoming a surrogate is an easy process. Any time an issue comes up, it becomes national news with journalists often spinning stories using biased or inaccurate information. The sad thing is, people routinely take what the media says as fact, when important details are […]
