How Do Surrogates Prepare For a Successful Surrogacy Journey?
Preparing for a surrogate pregnancy differs from a personal pregnancy. Learn how surrogates can prepare physically and emotionally for a successful journey.
Preparing for a surrogate pregnancy differs from a personal pregnancy. Learn how surrogates can prepare physically and emotionally for a successful journey.
As Dr. Anate Brauer of Shady Grove Fertility shares, a surrogacy journey has many complexities. Working with professionals that have the …
What You Need To Know About COVID-19 and Pregnancy Pregnancy and the COVID-19 vaccination is a hot topic in our fertility world today. The …
Creating an IVF Calendar
2021-09-01
Once you’ve made the decision to move forward as a surrogate and help intended parents to grow your family, it may seem as if there are a …
Becoming a surrogate is one of the most courageous and life changing decisions you can make. We know it is a big decision and we value your …
Our surrogates tell you in their own words why they became a surrogate. And, if you have been thinking about becoming a surrogate, today …
COVID-19 Vaccines, Pregnancy and Surrogacy
2021-01-12
By now, we’re all aware that COVID-19 vaccines are being actively administered to priority groups throughout the United States. While this …
Going through in vitro fertilization (IVF) can be overwhelming. Understanding the process, the medications, potential side effects, and …
Which Surrogacy Expenses are Tax Deductible?
2019-11-04
While in our hearts the gift of surrogacy is priceless, it can hit our savings account hard. It is wise to look for any possible avenues to …
Miscarriage During a Surrogate Pregnancy
2019-09-25
Did you know that approximately 10% of pregnancies end in miscarriage? Even if you have never experienced a miscarriage yourself, it’s …
As a woman interested in becoming a surrogate, also known as a gestational carrier, you have likely seen mentions of “selective reduction” …
Pregnancy is an exciting time where you feel the baby grow, kick, stretch, and move around. In the final month of pregnancy, as the baby …
Before signing the dotted line on your surrogacy agreement, it’s important to take a deep dive into all of the factors and outliers to …
The Importance of Prenatal Care
2019-03-06
Whether you're pregnant with your own child or carrying for another family as a gestational surrogate, your goal over those nine months is …
Surrogate Rights
2019-02-22
One of the most important aspects of a surrogacy match is the team that works together to accomplish the surrogacy journey. As Dr. Eve …
Why Surrogate’s Partners Need Support, Too
2018-09-28
We talk a lot about support during surrogacy journeys. It’s an inherently complicated process that is made exponentially easier with a …
RhoGAM Injection During Pregnancy
2018-09-25
As a surrogate, you’re prepared for a wide variety of medical screenings, medications and, yes, injections. But one shot in particular is …
The Most Common Signs Labor is Imminent
2018-09-11
It’s the final countdown – after months of prep and planning, you’re finally in the home stretch of the pregnancy. And while these final …
As a surrogate, raising your own children can be challenging enough, but explaining surrogacy to them presents a different challenge. They …
3 Tips for Healthy Juicing During Pregnancy
2018-08-24
One of the most universal concerns during pregnancy is “am I eating well?” That's understandable! It’s a time when cravings often kick into …
6 Do’s and Don’ts of Pregnancy
2018-08-03
Eat this, but don’t even touch that. Exercise, but not too much. Do make sure you’re taking prenatal vitamins, but don’t take cough …