“How much are you being paid for this?” As a 2x surrogate, this is the one question that would infuriate me the most when asked by strangers, friends, or family. Even typing that out now, makes me cringe. When I would hear that question it made me feel like my...
Gestational Surrogate Articles
But Will She Take My Baby?
All the Lifetime movies and the few bad examples of how surrogacy should go have led to the one question we hear time and time again. How do I know the surrogate won’t try to take my baby?! I can give you a handful of reasons that will provide you with understanding,...
Children’s Books about Surrogacy
The idea of being a surrogate can sometimes be an idea that is hard for children to understand. One of the best ways to help a child understand a topic is by reading books that are fun and exciting! There are a lot of children's books about surrogacy available and...
Prospective Gestational Surrogates and Health Insurance
*This article was written in 2020. For up-to-date information on surrogacy and health insurance, click HERE. Controlling Costs in Surrogacy and Health Insurance Surrogacy is expensive for intended parents. The costs quickly add up when you consider medical...
Why should I be done growing my family to be a surrogate?
One of the basic requirements (or strong suggestions) most agencies have for gestational surrogate candidates is that their families are complete. Many times this answer can be complicated. You are most likely going to be in one of the following categories: 1) 100%...
Family Choice Surrogacy Expands Surrogate Program
We are so excited to welcome Kristie Thielka to our team as Surrogate Coordinator. Please read our press release below. [Fishers, Indiana, October 1st, 2017—] Family Choice Surrogacy (FCS), one of the leading gestational surrogacy agencies in the Midwest,...
How long does it take to become a gestational surrogate?
One of the most frequently asked questions we get is how long does the surrogacy process take? There are so many variables and every journey is different.
What are the different types of surrogacy?
There are two primary types of Surrogacy – traditional and gestational. Traditional Surrogacy In traditional surrogacy arrangements, the woman carrying the child(ren), the surrogate, is also the biological mother. The woman uses her egg and donor sperm (either from...
The Pros and Cons of Becoming a Gestational Surrogate
The Pros and Cons of Surrogacy If you are considering giving the gift of parenthood to another couple or individual, there are many emotional and physical aspects to consider. Becoming a gestational surrogate is a selfless gift that can be incredibly rewarding. It...