The Surrogacy Journey: Getting Started with Confidence

Surrogacy is a compassionate and powerful way to grow a family. At Heart of Surrogacy, LLC, we specialize in ethical gestational surrogacy in Florida, providing intended parents and gestational carriers with expert guidance, legal clarity, and emotional support. We want you to get started with confidence. Founded by reproductive and adoption attorney Jeanne T. Tate, […]

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Surrogacy Support Resources for Intended Parents

Intended Parents may wish to consider these options: Our Intended Parent services include: ·         Obtaining background screening of gestational surrogate candidates ·         Obtaining medical records of gestational surrogate candidates ·         Educating gestational surrogate candidates about the surrogacy landscape ·         Providing informational and educational resources to the gestational surrogate candidates ·         Providing informational and educational resources […]

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Surrogacy Professionals are Unregulated and Unlicensed

Surrogacy agencies and professionals are unregulated and unlicensed, making it critical clients do their homework and ensure they are working with ethical and experienced entities.   Heart of Surrogacy, LLC was founded by Board Certified Adoption attorney Jeanne T. Tate, who has the highest ethical rating possible as determined by the credentialed Martindale Hubbell organization.  Heart of Surrogacy, LLC advocates for regulation and oversight!  Read this poignant article about why the surrogacy industry is […]

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Intended Parents Q&A’s  

Building a family through surrogacy can be a very exciting but very emotional process at the same time. We had the opportunity to go over some questions with one of our intended parents to understand their surrogacy journey and to learn more from their perspective. When you found out Autumn was going to be your […]

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Donation Contracts: Why Undergo Evaluations and Why Should Each Party Be Represented by Counsel?

In general, donation contracts seem straight forward – the donors and recipients are matched, often through an agency or clinic, and agree generally to the anticipated terms of the contract. So, why should they undergo psychological evaluations, and should all parties be represented by counsel? Regardless of whether the parties know one another or the […]

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Surrogacy Myths & the Truth Behind Them

Surrogacy is often misunderstood, leading to confusion and stereotypes about the process and those involved. From misconceptions and myths about the motivations of surrogates to misunderstandings about the legal and emotional complexities of surrogacy, it’s essential to separate fact from fiction when it comes to this important aspect of family building. Addressing surrogacy myths and […]

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March Is Surrogacy Awareness Month

March is Surrogacy Awareness Month.  Intended Parents may wish to consider these options: Educate yourself about the surrogacy process. There are many resources to help understand the process including surrogacy agencies, surrogacy attorneys and support groups.   Consider your family formation options in the surrogacy space. There are gestational surrogacy options, as well as traditional ones. […]

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Facebook Group vs. Surrogacy Agency:  Where Should I Find My Gestational Carrier?

With online platforms growing, finding a gestational surrogate has never been easier. The internet has allowed intended parents to choose between group forums, like Facebook groups or surrogacy agencies, to start their families. But which path is right for you? Is one option safer than the other? If you’ve been asking, “Where Should I Find […]

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Eating For Surrogacy Fertility: Foods To Eat & Avoid

Would you like to become a surrogate? Are you thinking of preparing for a surrogate pregnancy? You should know you can increase your chances of successful embryo implantation, pregnancy, and live birth just by following a pro-fertility diet. We can get you started by sharing the best foods to eat for fertility health.

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DEFRAYING THE COST OF SURROGACY- Proposed Federal Tax Relief 

Surrogacy has become an increasingly popular family formation option, from celebrities who adorn the news to the average American household. However, there is nothing average about the costs of surrogacy, which can range upwards of $150,000 depending on medical costs, surrogate compensation, legal and agency fees. Most often insurance does not cover surrogate-related medical expenses, […]

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