Surrogacy is becoming an increasingly common family-building option that offers hope for people who are unable to carry a pregnancy on their own. But how does surrogacy work? It’s a great question and one most people thinking about surrogacy want to know. Interestingly, the answer depends on the type of surrogacy used, so we’ll start things there. Continue reading to […]
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Establishing a surrogacy contract (also known as a Gestational carrier agreement) is one of the most important aspects of any surrogacy journey. Whether you work with an agency or close friend the rights and responsibilities of each party to the pregnancy must be clear to ensure understanding of the arrangement and a smooth surrogacy. Below is a brief overview of […]
Surrogacy is a beautiful journey that allows intended parents to build their families with the help of another woman, the gestational carrier. It is also an expensive process costing on average around $120,000. With surrogacy being such a costly process, it’s no surprise most intended parents want to know if their insurance will cover their surrogacy. Due to the immense […]
Gestational Surrogacy, the process in which a woman not biologically related to the child being born acts as the carrier through pregnancy has become an ever-increasingly popular way for people to grow their family. Since the year 2000, there has been over a 1,000% increase in its use. And with the enactment of the Child-Parent Security Act in April 2020, […]
Surrogacy is a beacon of hope for intended parents longing to grow their families. However, surrogacy is also a costly endeavor and potentially the last effort through a long journey of infertility. Naturally, intended parents often seek clarity on the probabilities of success before starting the process. Understanding surrogacy success rates is pivotal in managing expectations and making informed decisions. […]
In the realm of assisted reproductive technologies, altruistic surrogacy stands out as a beacon of compassion and selflessness, above egg and embryo donation and all other types of surrogacy. Altruistic surrogacy is a process where a woman carries and delivers a child for another individual or couple (the intended parents) without any financial compensation beyond the likely reimbursement of medical […]
The appeal for finding a surrogate in Mexico is obvious. In the United States, surrogacy costs anywhere from $70,000 to over $200,000. In Mexico, it could be one-third to half that amount. That, coupled with the 2021 Mexican Supreme Court decision declaring surrogacy a protected medical procedure, makes it seem like Mexico could be a great place for foreigners to […]
A gestational surrogate (aka gestational carrier) is a woman who carries and delivers a child for another person(s) and is not the biological mother of the child they carry. In this article we’ll explore everything there is to know about gestational surrogates from how to find one, how to be one, how much they make/cost, and more.
