Commercial Surrogacy vs. Altruistic Surrogacy There are two types of surrogacy - commercial and altruistic. In commercial surrogacy, the surrogate mother receives payment for carrying the pregnancy. Alternatively, altruistic surrogacy is done wit... Intended Parents Surrogates May 7, 2023
3 Ways to Announce You Are Expecting Through a Surrogate Announcing that you are expecting a child is a joyful experience that most couples cherish. However, for couples who have opted for surrogacy, the process of announcing their pregnancy to friends and ... Intended Parents May 7, 2023
5 Considerations for Gestational Surrogacy Discussions 1. Ethical Considerations Gestational surrogacy raises ethical questions around the potential exploitation of women's bodies. It is important to ensure that all parties involved are fully informed and... Intended Parents Apr 14, 2023
History of US Gestational Surrogacy 1976 - First Surrogacy Agreement Lawyer Noel Keane drafted and negotiated the first legal surrogacy agreement. The agreement was for traditional surrogacy and the surrogate was not compensated for her... Intended Parents Mar 25, 2023
Does a surrogate mother share DNA with the baby? The answer is no . In a compensated surrogacy arrangement with a gestational carrier, the baby's DNA comes from the intended mother's egg [or an egg donor] and from the intended father's sperm [or a s... Intended Parents Surrogates Mar 25, 2023
How long does it take to find a surrogate? The time spent waiting to be matched with a surrogate can be both and exciting and anxiety inducing. We understand. Once you have made the choice to use a surrogate the normal desire is to proceed at ... Intended Parents Mar 25, 2023
5 Common Surrogacy Misconceptions Misconception 1: Surrogacy is the same as adoption. Adoption is a legal process that involves taking on the parental rights of a child who is not biologically related to the adoptive parents. Surrogac... Intended Parents Surrogates Mar 25, 2023