Intended Parent Psychological Evaluation: What to Expect
An intended parent psychological evaluation has one main purpose. It prepares you for a complex, shared path to parenthood. It is not a personality contest.…
Category Surrogacy Process
Step-by-step explanations of the surrogacy journey, from the first consultation and screening through matching, legal and medical clearance, pregnancy, delivery, and postpartum.
How Long From a Surrogate Match to Embryo Transfer?
When embryos are ready and no new issue appears, a practical working plan is about 8 to 16 weeks from a confirmed surrogate match to a first transfer…
Can a Surrogate Change Her Mind? What Intended Parents Should Understand
Yes—but “change her mind” can mean several different things. A gestational carrier always keeps authority over medical care involving her body. A properly…
Can Two Dads Use Sperm From Both Partners? Embryo Options Explained
Can two dads use sperm from both partners? Yes, they may provide sperm to create separate groups of embryos if the clinic approves the plan. One embryo is made…
What Is a Surrogacy Parentage Order—and When Is It Filed?
A surrogacy parentage order is a court order used in many U.S. journeys to confirm who the child's legal parent or parents are. Its name, timing, and required…
Do You Need Embryos Before Finding a Surrogate?
Do you need embryos before finding a surrogate? Not to begin learning, speak with an agency, or prepare your budget. But an active match should be timed around…
How Are Surrogates Screened? What Intended Parents Should Verify
How are surrogates screened? There is no single test or one person's approval. Screening is a set of reviews, and each review asks a different question.
12 Questions Intended Parents Should Ask a Surrogacy Agency
The right questions to ask a surrogacy agency reveal more than a warm first call. Kind, experienced, and organized people matter, but those qualities alone are…
Surrogacy Agency vs. Independent Surrogacy: Which Path Fits Your Family?
The choice between a surrogacy agency vs independent surrogacy is mainly a choice about who manages the work. You can use an agency. You can also manage the…
How Long Does It Take to Find a Surrogate? A Realistic Planning Timeline
How long does it take to find a surrogate? There is no fixed answer, and the waiting can feel personal. A week without a profile may feel like something is…