Reproductive Possibilities Blog

Raise Your Voice: Getting Involved in National Infertility Awareness Week

Every day, countless individuals and couples dealing with infertility or undergoing fertility treatments do so in silence and often feel alone in their struggle; speaking out about their experience can

Surrogacy vs. Adoption — What’s Best For My Family?

By Haley Longman If you’re a prospective parent trying to grow your family, you’ve undeniably asked yourself if surrogacy or adoption is a better option for you. Both surrogacy and adoption are

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The Breakdown of Payment and Compensation for Surrogates

By Haley Longman If you’re considering becoming a surrogate or a gestational carrier, there are many things you may be asking yourself, the biggest one likely being “is surrogacy right

Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas for Surrogate Mothers

Valentine’s Day is undeniably one of the most iconic gift-giving holidays celebrated in the US. Candy hearts, rose bouquets, extravagant jewelry, cute stuffed animals – there is no shortage of

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Reliable Recovery Tips After Surrogate Pregnancy

One of the most important requirements to become a surrogate is that the woman must have given birth before to at least 1 child. When these incredible women choose to

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The Language of Surrogacy for Surrogates

Navigating the surrogate process can be complicated, and it helps to understand the glossary of words and phrases involved in the journey. If you want to become a surrogate, we’ve

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What to Expect: Surrogate Home Visit Edition

A surrogate home visit is an important part of the screening process. If you’d like to know more about how the process works, check out our post!

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Surrogate Mother Requirements You May Not Know

Women who want to help other individuals or couples experience the joy of raising a child may consider becoming a gestational surrogate—carrying a baby who isn’t biologically related to the surrogate.

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Talking to Kids About Surrogacy

Talking to kids about surrogacy is an important part of the journey. Read more about how to start that conversation here!

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Building a Relationship with Your Intended Parents

There is no one size fits all approach for building a relationship with your intended parents, but we’ve got some tips on how to make the most of your journey!

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Should I Get a Gift for My IPs?

While being a surrogate is already an incredible gift, some surrogates want to get gifts for their IPs. We’ve provided some great options for gifts for IPs!

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When is the Best Time to Become a Surrogate?

The short answer to this question is whenever you are ready! Becoming a surrogate mother is a big commitment that requires a lot of thought, reflection, research, and time. Before

Questions About Becoming an Intended Parent or Surrogate?