I am RETIRING at the end of this year from my Surr...
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
4M ago
I am RETIRING at the end of this year from my Surrogacy Consulting career, and I am happy to recommend Simplify Surrogacy to anyone needing a consultant to assist them through their surrogacy journey. Read more about Amber Deming and her surrogacy consulting business here: https://simplifysurrogacyconsulting.com I believe you will be very happy with the prices and services Amber has to offer ..read more
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Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Surrogates by Gad Lavy From the GOSTORK.COM Blog
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
2y ago
Addressing Vaccine Hesitancy in Surrogates Dr. Gad Lavy Medical Director and Founder of New England Fertility For a third-party reproduction specialist like myself, the sharp rise in surrogacy inquiries in the past year is gratifying. The demand for gestational carriers is so high it can hardly keep up with supply. Most of the intended parents who come to our clinic, however, want a vaccinated carrier — and therein lies the problem: A fair percentage of surrogates don’t want the COVID-19 vaccine. With the Delta variant of COVID-19 spreading rapidly and showing no signs of slowing down ..read more
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Young Survivors of Breast Cancer: Motherhood Options post Health Crisis Guest Post by Kristin Shadick
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
2y ago
We’ve just wrapped up Breast Cancer Awareness Month and have been reflecting on this topic extensively -  but it is of course a conversation that is important year round. At GoStork, we’re here to talk about the complexities that survivors can face after breast cancer while trying to build a family. Before we delve deeper, there are a number of unfortunate, yet important, statistics one should be aware of: > According to BreastCancer.org 1 in 8 women or 13% of women will be diagnosed with breast cancer. > According to Healthline 5% of all breast cancer cases happen in women under 4 ..read more
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Part 3 of Egg Donation 101: Choosing Between Frozen or Fresh Donor Eggs By Guest Blogger Eran Amir
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
3y ago
Choosing Between Frozen or Fresh Donor Eggs Both fresh donor eggs and frozen donor eggs have specific pros and cons which you should consider: Advantages of using fresh donor eggs Better odds of live birth – IVF with fresh donor eggs has been widely researched and found effective. A national study published in the journal Obstetrics and Gynecology found that the use of fresh donor eggs in IVF has a small advantage in birth outcomes. According to the study’s lead author, Jennifer L. Eaton, M.D., “the odds of a good birth outcome were less with frozen than with fresh, but it was a small differe ..read more
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Part 2 of Egg Donation 101: Factors to Consider When Selecting an Egg Donor By Guest Blogger Eran Amir
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
3y ago
Factors to consider when selecting an egg donor Choosing your specific egg donor is one of the most personal and important decisions you’ll make. Many intended parents choose to seek the services of an egg donor agency - however, choosing which agency to work with is a big decision in itself and many intended parents go to multiple agencies before they find their perfect donor. To make the process easier, GoStork provides the largest free online database of over 10,000 egg donors from various egg donor agencies all in one place, allows you to compare egg donors side-by-side, then connect direc ..read more
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Egg Donation 101 & What to Look for in an Egg Donor By Guest Blogger Eran Amir Part 1 A Quick Overview
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
3y ago
Egg donation can provide the missing link for those struggling to conceive, who want to avoid passing down a genetic disease, or for singles and gay couples who know they cannot conceive on their own. In this article, we’ll explain in more detail what the egg donation process looks like, how egg donors are screened, the factors to consider in your search for the ideal egg donor and the differences between fresh and frozen donor eggs. The egg donation process - a quick overview Through egg donation, a donor chosen by the intended parents provides her eggs to be transferred via IVF. Fertility cl ..read more
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6 Tips for Losing Your Surrogacy Weight a Guest Post by Samantha Giermek of Made in the USA Surrogacy
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
3y ago
No one wants to have a baby for another family and be left with over 40 lbs., sometimes closer to 100 lbs- however, as women, this is something that we must deal with! So what is the best way to make sure the baby weight will fall off and quickly? Here are 5 tips for losing your surrogacy pregnancy weight. #1 – Pump Your Breast Milk, and Regularly It’s no small secret that breast milk has many nutrients for babies- essentially all of the nutrients they need to grow and maintain their health through 6-12 months. However, if you are a surrogate mother or you would like to become a surrogate mom ..read more
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Comparing: Frozen Egg Bank vs Fresh Donor Cycle - From the Family Inceptions Blog
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
3y ago
Find your perfect Egg Donor at Family Inceptions! Making the choice between a frozen egg cycle and a fresh egg donor cyclecan feel confusing. On one hand, it would seem as though using an egg that hasn’t been frozen and thawed would have better results. But on the other hand, the doctors are telling you that frozen egg cycles are just as successful as fresh ones. So which choice is right for you? Here is a look at how these two methods differ. Fresh Donor Cycles  A fresh donor cycle is one that is completed in real time. Your donorwill not have her medical cycle or egg extraction until a ..read more
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Kids and Surrogacy, What Do They Need to Know?
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
3y ago
It's very important to talk to kids about surrogacy, whether it's as a surrogate mother or an intended parent, all children need to know the who, what, when and whys of surrogacy!  IP's may have a child of their own and wonder how to explain that another baby will be joining their family but Mom will not be pregnant.They may be looking ahead into the future and think about the day that they, the IP's, will talk to their child about how they came into this world and their own family. I will address this in a future blog with examples of how other IP's have approached this difficult topic ..read more
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The Surrogacy Process: A Timeline by Guest Blogger Eran Amir CEO and Founder of GoStork
Surrogacy 101 - SharonLaMothe
by Sharon LaMothe
3y ago
The Surrogacy Process: A Timeline Eran Amir CEO and Founder of GoStork   Every day can feel like an eternity when you’ve been trying to grow your family for quite some time. Now that you’re considering  surrogacy, asking “How long will the process take?” is completely normal. While specific timelines vary, a typical surrogacy journey lasts anywhere from 18 to 24 months.  The surrogacy process is this long because it involves various stages and requires input from multiple professionals. The process also depends on a number of factors that fall outside of one’s control, such ..read more
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