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Surrogate Pregancies That Require Bed Rest
During a surrogate pregnancy or right after going through IVF, the doctor may order bed rest. This may sound like a prison sentence to some, but you might find that the time spent in bed can actually be very productive. Here are some ideas. Learn a new computer...
Surrogates: Benefits of Pregnancy
Besides helping to create a family, any pregnancy including a surrogate pregnancy, brings about positive changes. Several of those changes are great benefits to your body. The following are some of the top benefits that you may not know. Fewer Cramps: Your menstrual...
Pregnancy Tests For Early Detection
Some intended parents prefer that the surrogate not take a home pregnancy test and wait for the blood tests which is usually administered 10-14 days after a transfer. However, for those who just can’t wait until the blood tests, here’s the scoop on home...
Surrogacy Matters: A Failed IVF
A failed IVF cycle takes a toll emotionally and physically. Dealing with these issues may come easier if the intended parents are fully aware of the risks and are prepared to deal with possible failure. The first thing that should happen after a failed IVF attempt is...
Egg Retrieval and Surrogacy
Starting the surrogacy process is an exciting time. Egg retrieval is a major part of the process and the intended mother should be prepared. Before beginning the process of egg retrieval several screenings are required. These include: Ovarian reserve testing (blood...
The Surrogacy Interview
As an employer, asking questions to potential employees is essential. However, what if you are searching for a surrogate? The following are a few essential things you must ask before selecting anyone: What made her want to be a surrogate? - This is a great way...
Surrogacy Contracts
It is a critical to have a contract no matter how close or agreeable intended parents and surrogates are. The following six topics are essential for a smoother surrogacy journey: Outline local laws: Make sure there is at least an overview of the surrogacy laws in the...
HIV Parents
States such as California are making new strides in making some people’s dreams come true. They are offering surrogacy to HIV positive intended parents. Participants in the HIV program go through the same process as other clients with the addition of an...
Preimplantation Tests
Recently, many intended parents have opted for expensive screening processes known as Preimplantation Genetics Diagnosis (PGD) or Preimplantation Genetics Screening (PGS). These two methods are similar in that the retrieved eggs must be fertilized with sperm in a...
Outsourcing Surrogacy
For many same-sex and single parents, choosing a surrogate mother outside the country is a popular route. However, new regulations in India may cause them to seek elsewhere. India’s Home Ministry circulated late last year to Indian missions abroad, and stipulated that...
Southern Surrogacy Hospitality
Texas is globally known to be one of the most surrogacy friendly regions for intended parents. Why you ask? Texas enacted a surrogacy statute, which specifically allows gestational surrogacy agreements to be validated by the court. Texas law only requires either the...
Fertility Trends
When parents determine they want to start or expand a family, they often seek certain methods to help expedite the conception process. Acupuncture, relaxation therapies, and diet are touted as an alternative to costly medical treatments. But do they really work?...
A Father's Wish: Single Man Opts For Surrogacy
A surge of single men, gay and straight, have recently opted for surrogacy to fulfill their paternal dreams. The Williams Institute, a think-tank on same-sex issues at the University of California - Los Angeles, finds there were more than one million...
How one surrogate mother deals with emotional attachment
One of my previous blog posts had to do with my utter contempt of the phrase “rent-a-womb.” You can read the blog here. One surrogate mom, Rachel M. had this response: “For some of us, myself included, we have to use terms like 'rent-a-womb' because it aids in...
What to do with remaining embryos?
Parents who have struggled with infertility and find themselves with a surplus of embryos, struggle with what do with them. When parents are going through the process, they usually want enough embryos in case it takes more than one try to get pregnant. They may also...
Low Cost Surrogacy Agencies – What to Look for in an Agency
As surrogacy continues to grow in popularity, surrogacy agencies will continue to pop up and that’s when you should heed the buyer beware philosophy. Just this week, the owner of the surrogacy agency in Modesto, CA was sentenced to federal prison for creating a...
ABC, XYZ Surrogacy Acronyms Explained
If you’re considering surrogacy you’ve probably run across a lot of acronyms. Some are easy to decipher, while others can leave you scratching your head. So we’ve compiled a list of the most common acronyms you’ll come across during your surrogacy journey. A...
Intended Mother’s Can Breast Feed Their Surrogate Born Babies
Numerous studies have shown that breast milk is best for babies. But if you’re an intended mother using a surrogate you may be wondering if your baby will be able to benefit from “mother’s milk.” The answer is yes. Moms, who had trouble conceiving, may have...