Surrogacy

Originally Posted April 19, 2023

A Guide to Surrogacy Medications

March 20, 2025

Before you start your surrogacy journey, it’s a good idea to learn more about the medications you will need to take throughout the process. Surrogacy medications help to prepare your body for the pregnancy and make a successful pregnancy more likely. They’re just one part of keeping you and the baby healthy throughout the IVF ......

Surrogate Mother Costs & Other Expenses Involved In A Surrogacy Journey

February 1, 2024

Becoming a surrogate involves your dedication of your body and mind to help others create a family. The process also has a number of surrogate mother costs, that is, the costs to be a surrogate. Although surrogates receive compensation to help handle these costs, you should know what you can expect for your own expenses ......

What Are The BMI Requirements For Surrogacy?

October 5, 2023

When you decide to become a surrogate, you’ll need to go through a health screening to prove that you are healthy enough to support a pregnancy. Determining your BMI is a part of this process. An ideal BMI is associated with a better chance of having a healthy, successful pregnancy. With this information, you can ......

Can I Have A Child After Being A Surrogate Mother?

October 5, 2023

Because many surrogates decide to take this path out of a love of pregnancy and helping others, it’s natural to wonder if you can continue to build your family after being a surrogate. Every person is unique, so the risks and limitations that might affect some surrogates may not affect you, and vice versa. If ......

Emotional Effects of Surrogacy & The Importance Of A Support System

August 11, 2023

Although surrogacy provides many benefits for surrogates, the process also takes a toll on your mind and body. Even if you love being pregnant, you can still anticipate emotional effects of the surrogacy journey. Pregnancy pushes your body to the limit at times, and surrogacy may be a new experience for you. Building an excellent ......

Traditional Vs. Gestational Surrogacy

June 12, 2023

If you’re contemplating surrogacy, you should know that there are different kinds. In most cases, a surrogate carries a pregnancy created from an egg that isn’t hers. This process is known as gestational surrogacy. Some surrogacy journeys call for a surrogate to provide the egg, usually called traditional surrogacy. Surrogates and intended parents may have ......

How To Become A Surrogate Mother

May 24, 2023

Being a surrogate is a wonderful gift to intended parents. Once you make the choice to help others on the path to parenthood, it’s common to wonder what it takes to get your body, mind and life ready for the journey. If you’re researching how to become a surrogate mother, you should know that the ......

Maternity Leave for Surrogate Mothers

November 21, 2022

Surrogacy And Maternity Leave In the United States, when a mom welcomes their new baby into the world, they are often thrilled to enjoy maternity leave—protected time off work—to enjoy their little one and bond as a family through the postpartum phase. But what about maternity leave in case of surrogacy? For the women who ......

Surrogates Using An Agency vs. Independent Surrogacy

November 16, 2022

Surrogacy can be complex and no two journeys are the same. Between the location of the intended parents and where you live, whether the parents are using an egg or sperm donor, multiple third-party professionals to juggle (lawyers, doctors, insurance agents, etc.) and laws that vary by state, the process can certainly get a bit ......

How To Find A Surrogacy Agency

November 7, 2022

Finding the right surrogacy agency can be complicated. With so many to choose from, you need to know you’ve found one that will cater to your needs, explain the process thoroughly and support you through all the ins and outs of the journey. To help make your search easier, we’ve put together a few guidelines ......

Is Being A Surrogate Hard?

September 21, 2022

Many women who are considering surrogacy ask, “is it hard to be a surrogate mother?” That isn’t an easy question to answer as it certainly varies for every woman who has been willing to give her time, energy, and body to a baby that isn’t her own. You may be asking yourself, “is it hard ......

Is Being A Surrogate Worth It?

September 9, 2022

Becoming a surrogate is a deeply personal choice. Each experience is different and comes with its own rewards and risks. It’s no wonder many women stop and question, “Is being a surrogate mother worth it?” Here at International Surrogacy Center, we want every potential surrogate to fully understand her decision. To help, here is a ......