February 8, 2019
Single Embryo Transfer (SET) Explained
Is two better than one? Not when it comes to the number of embryos you transfer in your IVF cycle. What is SET? SET stands for Single ...
January 25, 2019
Do You Need an Intended Parent Profile?
The early stages of the surrogacy process can feel like swimming in a sea of paperwork. There are registration papers, release forms, and ...
December 28, 2018
Registering a Surrogacy Birth: 4 Things to Know
Documenting the birth of a child is a practice that dates back generations. While it was initially necessary for tax and military purposes, ...
December 18, 2018
Getting Pregnant with PCOS
With 5 million women affected, polycystic ovarian syndrome (PCOS) is one of the most common causes of female infertility. While the ...
November 9, 2018
Do Surrogate Mothers Get Attached to the Baby?
Will the surrogate mother develop an attachment with the child? It’s quite possibly the most common question surrounding ...
October 29, 2018
4 Things Intended Parents Should Know About Surrogacy
Even with all the research and resources online, you may still feel confused and overwhelmed as you begin your surrogacy journey. Here ...
October 9, 2018
Do I Need a Surrogacy Escrow?
If you’re in the midst of a surrogacy journey, you have plenty on your mind. Worrying about the financial aspect of things shouldn’t be ...
September 25, 2018
RhoGAM Injection During Pregnancy
As a surrogate, you’re prepared for a wide variety of medical screenings, medications and, yes, injections. But one shot in ...
August 21, 2018
What Does a Match Manager Do?
You may have come across the term “Match Manager” on our website or in our communications. But what does this mean in the surrogacy ...
August 10, 2018
Understanding the Different Types of Surrogacy Options
For generations, traditional surrogacy has been practiced in some capacity – it actually dates back to biblical times. But while this ...
July 24, 2018
Progesterone 101
Few things are more complex than a woman’s hormones just before and during pregnancy. It’s a time of intense fluctuation, requiring ...
July 17, 2018
The History of Surrogacy, Abridged
If you think surrogacy is a modern marvel, you’d be surprised – it’s been practiced in some capacity since biblical times. While it ...
July 13, 2018
All About Surrogate Support Groups
When the idea initially struck you to consider surrogacy, what was the very first thing you did? For most people, gestational carriers and ...
June 5, 2018
Psychological Aspects of Surrogacy
When considering gestational surrogacy, people often focus on the physical commitment – the medical testing and exams, undergoing IVF ...
May 18, 2018
Does a Surrogate Mother Share Blood (DNA) with the Baby?
Dr. Anate Brauer of Shady Grove Fertility addresses your questions around becoming a surrogate mother and if she shares ...
May 4, 2018
IVF: Where Does Fertilization Take Place?
Making a baby the traditional way is considered a fairly straightforward process. When it comes to building the modern family, however, the ...
April 13, 2018
What You Should Know About Surrogacy Medication
Any woman interested in becoming a surrogate understands that a major part of the process is the pregnancy – but what about the ...
December 15, 2017
The Risk Of Finding A Surrogate On Your Own
## Finding a Surrogate Mother So you have decided to pursue surrogacy and your next step is to find a surrogate.But where do all the ...
November 10, 2017
What Is A Surrogate?
Updated 2022-10-12 What is the definition of a surrogate? A surrogate is a woman who carries a child for someone who cannot. ...
April 15, 2017
Differences Between Surrogacy Pregnancy and Traditional Pregnancy
Doctor doing 3d ultrasound on belly of pregnant woman in clinic Surrogacy offers an alternative for couples who dream of raising ...