Dramatic Change to New Jersey’s Surrogacy Laws
Pearl Surrogacy
by Stephanie Sgambati
5y ago
  30 years ago, the New Jersey Supreme Court decided the infamous Baby M case and determined that surrogacy contracts were void and unenforceable.  Baby M involved a traditional surrogacy – the surrogate was the genetic mother of the child.  This key fact was central to the court’s decision but does not reflect the reality of the vast majority of surrogacy arrangements done today. Most states do not permit traditional surrogacy arrangements, which are often fraught with psychological and legal issues.  Those states that do permit them generally do so within the framework of adoption laws. Howe ..read more
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Screening Process for Potential Surrogates
Pearl Surrogacy
by Stephanie Sgambati
5y ago
If you’ve been researching becoming a surrogate, you know that the screening process is extensive.  This is a review of Pearl Surrogacy’s screening process for potential surrogates, so you know what to expect. I also want to address why our screening process is so thorough.  The safety standards for a surrogate pregnancy are much higher than for your own pregnancy.  Every pregnancy is unique and no one can guarantee that your surrogate pregnancy will be without complication.  However, the best way we can evaluate whether a surrogate pregnancy is likely to have complications is to review your m ..read more
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Requirements for Becoming a Surrogate
Pearl Surrogacy
by Payal
5y ago
You’re thinking about becoming a surrogate- that’s awesome!  You are probably wondering whether you will be eligible. Many eligibility criteria are discussed and explained here, but you should always reach out to Pearl Surrogacy directly if you have specific questions about your circumstances.   Where do you live? Surrogacy is regulated state by state.  Pearl Surrogacy only works with surrogates who live in states where surrogacy contracts are enforceable.  There are some states where compensated surrogacy is not permitted and we cannot work with surrogates that live in those states.   How o ..read more
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Planning a Surrogacy Journey: Timeline and Costs
Pearl Surrogacy
by Stephanie Sgambati
5y ago
Planning for a surrogate pregnancy can be overwhelming. When do you start?  How long will it take?  How much will it cost?  These are some of the most common questions!  Below are estimated timelines and costs, as well as some things to consider as you begin to think about a surrogacy journey.   Timeline to locate a surrogate. Pearl Surrogacy estimates it will take 6-9 months to match intended parents with a surrogate.  However, this number is just an estimate and depends on many factors.  Your search may be longer or shorter.  One of the most important factors is what states your surrogate ca ..read more
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Traveling as a Surrogate
Pearl Surrogacy
by Stephanie Sgambati
5y ago
Women considering surrogacy often have concerns about how much travel is required.  It makes sense- you have little kids!  Here are some common questions and answers about traveling.   If my intended parents are international, will I have to travel to their home county?  More than likely, no.  Compensated surrogacy is not permitted in most countries.  Your intended parents are probably seeking the benefits of United States law and the law of your home state for the surrogate pregnancy.  They will travel to their clinic in the U.S. for treatment and then to you for the birth of the baby.  If yo ..read more
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Planning for Your Baby via Surrogacy: Benefits and Time Off
Pearl Surrogacy
by Stephanie Sgambati
5y ago
If you are planning a surrogacy journey or are expecting a baby via surrogacy, you will want to determine what funds and/or parental leave policies are available for your family.  Scheduling an appointment with your benefits manager can be very helpful in understanding your employer’s policies and planning how to best utilize the available options.  If you have a spouse or partner, you should both evaluate what options are available to maximize your family’s benefits. While every employer will have their own policies, below are some general topics you can address. Benefits Through Your Employe ..read more
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Gestational Surrogate versus Traditional Surrogate
Pearl Surrogacy
by Stephanie Sgambati
5y ago
When I am talking to surrogates about the type of intended parents they would want to work with, they commonly ask “but if I work with a single mom, would we use my egg?”  The answer is no.  Pearl Surrogacy only facilitates gestational surrogacy arrangements, which means the surrogate has no genetic relationship to the baby she carries- it’s not her egg.   There are lots of terms floating around to describe surrogacy – gestational surrogacy, gestational carrier, traditional surrogacy.  These terms more precisely describe different types of surrogacy arrangements.   Traditional surrogacy is whe ..read more
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