Understanding Financial Assistance in the Surrogacy Journey
Affording surrogacy may seem overwhelming, but grants, financing options, and employer fertility benefits can help make family building through surrogacy possible.
read moreSAFE KIDS Act Explained: How the New Federal Bill Could Impact U.S. Surrogacy
A new federal proposal called the SAFE KIDS Act could affect international surrogacy in the United States. Learn what the bill proposes, why lawmakers introduced it, and what intended parents and surrogates should know as the legislation moves through Congress.
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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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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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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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The Benefits of Gestational Surrogacy for Intended Parents
A surrogate is a woman who has agreed to carry a child for an individual or couple, known as the intended parents. It can offer many advantages over other family-building methods.
The most common agreement is gestational surrogacy, where the intended parents are biologically related to the baby. Intended parents can either ask someone they know to serve as a surrogate or work with an agency.
For those thinking of surrogacy to conceive a child, this blog shares some unique advantages.
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