4 Adorable Stories for Kids that Explain the Surrogacy Process
As you begin the surrogacy process, you’ll be faced with many questions. Perhaps the most difficult ones to field will be those from your own children, whether you’re a gestational surrogate or intended parents adding to your family. It’s not always easy to explain big concepts in a way that kids can understand, but choosing […]
How to Know if You’re Ready To Become an Intended Parent
The decision to start the surrogacy process isn’t always an easy one. Intended parents often weigh the pros and cons for quite some time to make sure they’re doing the best thing for their families, and it’s a good thing that they do. If you’re in this position, wondering if now is the right time […]
Starting the Surrogacy Process: 4 Things to Know About California Laws
When you’re starting the surrogacy process, there are a whole lot of bases to cover. At SPS, Cristie Montgomery and her team guide intended parents and gestational surrogates through every step to ensure that nothing important is ever overlooked and that everyone has a positive experience. However, it’s always wise to be familiar with the […]
4 Mantras to Remember when You’re Starting the Surrogacy Process
As you start the surrogacy process, you’re probably filled with emotions. There’s the difficult times of coming to terms with not being able to carry a baby on your own, the excitement that you might be able to complete your family with the help of a gestational surrogate, and there’s also the natural concerns that […]
Surrogacy Process: Tips for Coping When Everyone Else is Pregnant
By the time you begin the surrogacy process, you’ve likely been struggling with infertility or have wanted a family for a long time. Hearing friends and coworkers announce their joyous news can put a lump in your throat and watching the people in your life coo at their little ones can be twice as painful. […]
4 Things You Should Do Before Beginning the Surrogacy Process
Beginning the surrogacy process is not something anyone takes lightly. If you’re an intended parent who wants to add to your family, you’ve no doubt had a lengthy journey to arrive at this decision. If you’re considering beginning the surrogacy process as a gestational surrogate, you likely have a story of your own that has […]
2 Biggest Tips for Women Considering Surrogacy
If you’re considering surrogacy, no doubt you’ve been mulling it over for quite some time. It’s not a decision anyone comes to easily, though sometimes it’s the only way a family can be made complete. Intended parents often choose this path after a long struggle with infertility or health issues, which can make the journey […]
How Long Does the Surrogacy Process Take?
One of the biggest questions people have is how long the surrogacy process will take and how does surrogacy work. It generally lasts somewhere between 15 and 18 months from the moment an application is submitted until the intended parents are holding their newborn. However, there are no firm answers, as everyone’s situation is a […]
Advice From A Surrogate Agency: Address Your Emotions About Infertility
As a surrogate agency, we’ve worked with many women experiencing infertility and understand the myriad emotions it causes. In general, there are eight shades of emotions researchers have identified as being affected by infertility: loss of self-esteem, status, important relationships, health or an acceptable body image, control security, important fantasies and someone or something of […]
California Surrogacy: Keys to Forming a Successful Relationship with Your Surrogate
Surrogate Parenting Service (SPS) encourages intended parents going through California surrogacy to have a positive relationship with their surrogate because they believe it is essential to success and to the overall health of the child. The kind relationship you wish to establish is totally dependent on the intended parent’s expectations, so SPS will work diligently […]
