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, […]
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.
Many surrogates throughout history have attempted to keep the baby. Fortunately, there are a number of steps that can be taken during your surrogate journey that virtually eliminate this risk.
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.
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. Here we explore exactly how you can find the best surrogate for your journey.
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, for good reason, can overwhelm many intended parents. Here we explore the surrogacy process in detail.
