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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IVF Access and Affordability Act

The IVF Access and Affordability Act will create a tax credit – $20,000 for individuals and $40,000 for couples filing jointly. The more ways we can approach the issue of accessibility and affordability for individuals going through medical treatment, the better. Like any other medical treatment, the combination of insurance and tax credits and will be of […]

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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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Heart Disease and Surrogacy Options  

More than 60 million women in the United States are living with a heart condition. In fact, heart disease is the leading cause of death for women,  claiming the lives of one out of every five. Heart disease can be especially dangerous during pregnancy, and patients with a heart condition may want to explore surrogacy as a family formation option.   Heart of Surrogacy, LLC can help you explore your options and […]

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Embryo Donation

When couples undergo in vitro fertilization, their fertilized eggs (embryos) are often frozen for later use. When couples decide their family is complete but still have embryos remaining, there are a few options, including donating them to a couple who is unable to conceive or donating the embryos to research. Embryo donation, sometimes mistakenly called […]

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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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Talking to Your Kids About Being a Surrogate Mother

Being a surrogate mother is a fulfilling yet often emotional journey that profoundly impacts the entire family. It requires a great deal of love, sacrifice, and support from all involved, including your children. While understanding what surrogacy entails may vary drastically depending on the ages and comprehension levels of your children, it is important to […]

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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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