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Is Being a Surrogate Hard? What to Expect Emotionally and Physically

November 26, 2025

Surrogacy can be a deeply rewarding experience, but it’s important to be realistic about the physical, emotional, and logistical demands involved. While what qualifies as “hard” varies from person to person, anyone considering this journey should spend time considering all the factors and asking questions. With careful preparation, the right support system, and an agency ......

Why Are Repeat & Experienced Surrogates Paid More?

November 25, 2025

Every surrogacy journey begins with a remarkable choice — the decision to carry a baby for someone else and help them create a family. For many women, that first experience is so meaningful, empowering, and positive that they choose to do it again. When a surrogate returns for a second or third journey, she brings ......

Can You Be a Surrogate? Understanding Requirements and Common Disqualifiers

October 28, 2025

Surrogacy is a life-changing journey, one that requires compassion, commitment, and a strong desire to help others. If you’re considering becoming a surrogate, you probably have a big heart and a deep sense of purpose. To ensure the health and well-being of everyone involved, there are some important requirements in place. And even if surrogacy ......

Traditional vs. Gestational Surrogacy: What’s the Difference and Why It Matters

October 28, 2025

Surrogacy has come a long way over the past few decades. What was once a legally murky and emotionally complex process has evolved into a clearer, more secure path to parenthood, thanks in large part to the rise of gestational surrogacy. While traditional surrogacy played a role in the early history of assisted reproduction, it’s ......

How to Become a Surrogate Mother: A Supportive Guide to Starting Your Journey

October 8, 2025

Every surrogacy journey starts with a feeling — the desire to make a difference in someone else’s life. That spark of interest often brings both inspiration and questions: Am I ready for this? How does the process work? What does the commitment truly involve? These questions are natural, and they are exactly where your journey ......

Understanding Second-Time Surrogate Compensation

May 30, 2025

For those who have already walked the beautiful path of surrogate pregnancy once, the second surrogacy journey often feels a little like coming home. With their experience, these amazing women bring something truly priceless to the surrogacy process – confidence, wisdom, and a calm that only comes from having done it before. Intended parents and ......

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 ......

The Benefits Of Being A Surrogate

July 6, 2023

As a surrogate, you are making an incredible sacrifice for the benefit of others, but there are also advantages for you. Surrogacy is a unique journey for everyone involved, including you, your family, and other members of your support system. Although it takes a lot of time and commitment, you also gain the experience of ......

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