How Do Surrogate Mothers Become Pregnant?
Thanks to advances in technology, gestational surrogacy is becoming more common every year. But you may wonder: how exactly do surrogates get pregnant? We wanted to shed some light on the process for you. Traditional surrogacy vs. gestational surrogacy Before we dive into the pregnancy process for surrogates, let’s begin with the basics. There are […]
How IVF Surrogacy Works
At Surrogate Parenting Services, we help our clients fulfill their dreams—whether that means growing their own family or helping another family in a very special way. Aside from an amazing team of professionals—and lots of love—an integral part of making these dreams come true is in vitro fertilization (IVF). First introduced in the 1970s, IVF […]
Surrogacy Agencies: 5 Red Flags To Look For When Choosing
If you are considering becoming a surrogate, one of the most critical choices you will make is choosing the right surrogacy agency for you. You need to find an agency that makes you feel like you are important, valued, and taken care of at all times. You will be on a journey with this agency […]
Being a Surrogate: Your Rights During Pregnancy
Being a Surrogate: Your Rights During Pregnancy Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS) offers support for those who have decided to take the next steps toward being a surrogate. Before you embark on the process, it’s important to understand more about being a surrogate and your rights during pregnancy. In California, you will receive quality care and […]
5 Surrogate-Friendly Cold-Busting Remedies
You already know that being in optimum health while pregnant is crucial. Carrying a child is no small task, and as a surrogate, you have an especially important responsibility. Because your immune system changes a bit to accommodate childbearing, you are that much more susceptible to catching the common cold. When prevention isn’t enough to keep […]
5 Simple Yet Revealing Questions to Ask Your Surrogate
At SPS, we take the time to get to know every surrogate before we even begin the process of matching her with any intended parents. We look at all sorts of things, from her health, to lifestyle, and things that may have influenced her decision. We do this because we want to be absolutely certain […]
3 Lessons Learned from the California Surrogate Triplet Case
A recent story involving a California surrogate is getting its happy ending, but it’s making headline news for other reasons. At its start, a single man decided to go forward with his dream of becoming a father, even though it meant going through the process alone. He contacted what news outlets are referring to as […]
Becoming a Surrogate Mother: Birth Myths Revealed
Becoming a surrogate mother, just like becoming a traditional mother, can be very emotional towards the end of pregnancy. After waiting for nine excruciating, hormone filled, long months, the time has almost arrived—however, some things still irk you. You should be feeling complete joy at this most special stage in your life, but because of […]
Epidurals: Facts, After-Effects and Alternatives for Your California Surrogacy
If you are considering a California surrogacy with Surrogate Parenting Services, whether or not you get an epidural may have crossed your mind. Some gestational surrogates pledge to have an epidural upon arrival at the hospital, while others hope to experience labor and birth without using this method of pain relief. Regardless of which camp […]
The Gestational Surrogacy Process: What Carriers Should Expect
Surrogacy can seem complex and confusing at first glance, but if and when you decide to work with Surrogate Parenting Services, you’ll learn a great deal more about the gestational surrogacy process, and the range of medical information available. In the meantime, however, here are just a few “up front” items that you should be […]
