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 […]
Whose egg is used in surrogacy depends on a number of factors. It could be the surrogate’s egg (though this is very rare today), the intended mothers, or donors. Let’s explore!
When growing one’s family through surrogacy, one of the first and most important decisions the intended parents will have to make is what type of surrogacy to pursue. This article explores the two main types of surrogacy, gestational and traditional as well as a few subcategories.
In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate is NOT the biological mother of the child they carry and deliver. Because of this, gestational surrogacy is widely regarded as the most ethical form of surrogacy and is by far the most common form of surrogacy practiced today.
Gestational surrogacy, traditional surrogacy, altruistic surrogacy. . . so many different types of surrogacy!!! Let’s explore them all.
Traditional surrogacy is the process when a woman carries and delivers a baby for another individual or couple AND is the biological mother of the child they carry. Due to serious ethical concerns, emotional trauma, legal challenges, and viable other options, traditional surrogacy is rarely practiced today. But is it right for you? Let’s explore
Surrogates play an important and honorable role in carrying a child for another couple or individual in need. As such, they are compensated generously. This article breaks down everything you need to know about surrogate pay.
If you’re considering surrogacy to grow your family, you may wonder if your baby will look like the surrogate mother. It’s a fair question to ask, but interestingly, not so simple to answer. Let’s explore.
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.
