Travel rules are a standard part of a gestational carrier contract. These limits help keep the GC and baby safe, and they help avoid legal complications around where parentage orders can be filed. Here’s what to expect — and why these guidelines are in place.

Thinking about becoming a surrogate but not currently in a relationship? Here’s what agencies and clinics look for — and how strong support is the key, no matter your relationship status.

Curious how often you’ll be traveling as a surrogate? Here’s what you can expect — and what usually stays local.

Confused about PBO filing? Here’s how your legal team determines the right state to establish parentage before delivery, and when during the journey it is done.

Unsure if both attorneys must be local? Here’s how legal representation works when lawyers are licensed in different states — and why GC-state knowledge matters.

Delays happen during the surrogacy process — and that’s okay. Here’s what might pause progress from the intended parents’ side and how to navigate the process smoothly.

Delays can happen — but understanding what may slow things down helps everyone stay prepared. Here’s what can pause progress from the GC side and how it’s managed.

Can you share an attorney in surrogacy to cut costs? In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, we break down why each party needs their own legal advocate — and how it benefits the entire journey.

Not sure what to do with leftover frozen embryos? You’re not alone. In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, we explain your options and help you navigate this important decision with confidence and care.

In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, Bright Futures Families team member Janelle shares some of the strangest dietary restrictions intended parents have requested that their surrogate follow.

In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, Jenn explains how long legal contracts typically take during a surrogacy journey, when changes can be made, and the agency’s role in those conversations.

Learn how surrogates and intended parents decide on breast milk arrangements, what’s typically expected, and the options available for feeding the baby after birth.

Amanda explains why some IPs or medical professionals may require their surrogate to avoid caffeine during a surrogacy pregnancy.

Learn how surrogacy within families can be a beautiful gift—when handled with care, communication, and clear boundaries.

Find out what’s safe to take for a cold during a surrogate pregnancy and why checking with your care team is always the first step.

In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, Jenn explains what typically happens after birth in a surrogacy journey—whether surrogates breastfeed, pump milk, or if babies are bottle-fed right away.

In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, Bright Futures Families team member Janelle discusses what intended parents typically look for in a surrogate—from communication and reliability to shared values and compassion—and how these connections help create strong, successful matches.

Jenn explains why gestational carriers can’t be on Medicaid or other government assistance programs. Learn what every surrogate and intended parent should know about insurance for a surrogacy journey before getting started.

While you can apply to become a gestational carrier if you're still breastfeeding your own child, you'll need to be completely finished weaning before starting your surrogacy journey.

Legal documents will ensure that gestational carriers are not responsible for the intended parent's baby in the event of their death during their surrogacy journey.