In recent times, Texas has been at the center of national attention due to its highly controversial abortion law, Senate Bill 8 (SB8). This law, often referred to as the Texas abortion ban, has significant implications not only for reproductive rights but also for related practices such as surrogacy. In this blog, we aim to shed light on the key points of the Texas abortion ban and explore its potential impact on surrogacy in the state ..read more

As we learn more about the COVID-19 virus and its effects on surrogacy, we would like to share with you what we know and how we can help. Right now, groups like the American College of OB/GYN and the Society for Maternal Fetal Medicine are not recommending that pregnant women need to take precautions above and beyond those that are recommended for the entire population.  We are asking that Surrogates and Intended Parents look to their OB/GYNs and Reproductive Endocrinologists for guidance as it applies to their specific case.  Below are some other things to keep in mind as we naviga ..read more

  Some of the most often asked questions in surrogacy relate to insurance...How and when can we get it?  Can we use our (Intended Parents') insurance to cover the surrogate?  Can the surrogate use her own insurance?  What is a "lien policy"?  Can I get insurance outside of Open Enrollment?  This article is a detailed account of all insurance options open to both parents and surrogates.  As always, it is our recommendation that you also consult with a reputable insurance broker who specializes in third part reproduction.  We use ArtRisk (www.artrisksolut ..read more

On a regular Tuesday night, among the chaos of dinner, homework, swim, soccer, 4 kids, two full time jobs and an endless cycle of dirty and clean laundry, my husband and I chatted about an unrealistic but oh so needed vacation to Cabo San Lucas.  The thought of warm sandy beaches and lapping waves temporarily drown out the bickering pre-teens in the background.  An hour later, I am scrolling through social media and there are dozens of travel ads, time shares, all-inclusives, adult only resorts, all in Cabo San Lucas.   Brilliant marketing? Yes!  A little creepy?  ..read more

After a long wait for HCG beta results to confirm pregnancy and an eternal wait to hear that little heart beat, finally, the day has arrived!  Your surrogate is pregnant and completed her medication protocol.  She has now graduated from IVF and is moving on to OB care.  What now?  ..read more

If you have been living under a rock and do not know who Rachel Hollis is, welcome back.  Rachel is a NY Times best selling author, motivational speaker and media Empress.  She leads the personal development space, especially for women, and published an incredible book "Girl, Wash Your Face",  a no nonsense, tell it like it is, self help book that encourages women to take control of their lives.  Clearly, she is awesome!   ..read more

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Having children via surrogacy is an expensive endeavor.  In an effort to grow their family quickly and to save cost, Intended Parents often seek to explore a twin pregnancy (double embryo transfer) versus having to repeat the process twice with singleton pregnancies (single embryo transfers).  Additionally, Intended Parents are often attracted to the minimally higher success rate (pregnancy rate but not necessarily birth rate) per cycle for two embryos versus one embryo transfers.  This article intends to lay out the risk/cost analysis of double embryo transfers and subsequent ..read more

Before you sign with any agency, here are 20 questions to ask any agency before you commit to using them to guide your journey. In addition, the reasons behind these questions are attached below!  Good luck and sticky thoughts!  ..read more

You have overcome so much; the failed cycles, the waiting, the good news followed shortly by devastating news and the cost... oh, the cost! Like everything in life, this season has not been perfect but it has been a wonderful journey and the big day is coming.  ..read more