Being a surrogate is one of the most meaningful and rewarding experiences. As a surrogate, you will have the profound responsibility of carrying a child into the world for the intended parents. The American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) sets forth medical and psychosocial guidelines most surrogate agencies use to build their surrogate requirements. With strict requirements and so much […]
At its root, surrogacy is the process whereby a woman (the surrogate) carries and delivers a child for another individual or couple (the intended parents). Interestingly, there are a few different types of surrogacy with important distinctions and implications. While the original practice of surrogacy has been around for thousands of years, with references in biblical texts and ancient Babylonian […]
In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate’s own eggs are used to achieve the surrogate pregnancy. This means the surrogate is the biological mother to the surrogate baby. In modern times, a traditional surrogacy pregnancy is achieved using an IUI (intrauterine insemination – aka artificial insemination) with the intended father or donor sperm. That said, traditional surrogacy is far less common than […]
Being a surrogate mother is a life-changing and rewarding experience in which you carry a pregnancy for a loving family in waiting. Many say there is no greater gift to give. Indeed, most surrogates report surrogacy as a top 3-lifetime experience. If you recently came across the idea, you’re probably wondering exactly how to become a surrogate. In this article, […]
How much a surrogate makes depends on many variables. These variables include whether or not they are working with an agency, how experienced they are as a surrogate, the number of embryo transfers it takes to establish the pregnancy if any complications occur, and many other potential events throughout the surrogate process. Because of this, surrogates can be paid anywhere […]
Becoming a surrogate is a big deal. It’s an enriching, emotional, and rewarding experience. Not surprisingly, many are overwhelmed by the complexities of the process when they begin to learn what it takes to be a surrogate mother. That said, with the right knowledge and team helping you throughout the journey, you’ll clearly understand what to expect throughout the surrogate […]
Prospective surrogates come from many places and can be found through various avenues. While an incredibly important step in any intended parent’s surrogacy journey, finding the right surrogate or even knowing where to start can be challenging. Some choose to have someone they already know, such as a close friend or family member, act as their surrogate. Others will turn […]
There are several factors influence the physical appearance of offspring and determine whether the baby will look like the intended mother, surrogate, or someone else entirely. As with all babies, a surrogate baby’s looks are determined by the biological parents genes so whether you are using traditional or gestational surrogacy makes a huge difference.
The surrogacy process involves a series of administrative, legal, and medical measures filled with emotional considerations that require careful planning and execution. It is a complex and personal process that can overwhelm many intended parents, especially when one is just beginning to recognize that they may need a surrogate mother to have the family of their dreams. As such, it’s […]
People often want to know if a surrogate mother (the woman carrying the pregnancy for the intended parent(s)) shares DNA with the baby they carry. It’s a common and valid question for both intended parents and gestational carriers, as issues surrounding DNA, genetics, and parenthood are very important for all parties in surrogacy.
