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How do you talk to your child about their surrogacy experience?
How do you talk to your child about their surrogacy experience?
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Gestational Surrogacy: A Glossary of Terms
Gestational Surrogacy: A Glossary of Terms
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Assisted Reproductive Technology for Gay Couples
Assisted Reproductive Technology for Gay Couples
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As a gay dad, how can I make sure my new baby gets the benefits of breast milk?
As a gay dad, how can I make sure my new baby gets the benefits of breast milk?
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If an intended parent asks their surrogate to be induced or have a cesarean that is not medically necessary, is she be obligated to do so?
If an intended parent asks their surrogate to be induced or have a cesarean that is not medically necessary, is she be obligated to do so?
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Looking Forward to Baby - 6 Baby Must-Haves
Looking Forward to Baby - 6 Baby Must-Haves
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Unusual Things Intended Parents Ask of Surrogates
Unusual Things Intended Parents Ask of Surrogates
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What if the embryo transfer isn't successful? Do IPs usually try a few times with the same surrogate?
What if the embryo transfer isn't successful? Do IPs usually try a few times with the same surrogate?
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How do surrogates get pregnant?
How do surrogates get pregnant?
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What happens if a surrogate changes jobs or loses a job and insurance during the surrogacy journey?
What happens if a surrogate changes jobs or loses a job and insurance during the surrogacy journey?
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Managing a Relationship with IPs in Another State
Managing a Relationship with IPs in Another State
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Someone offered to be your surrogate. How do you tell them no?
Someone offered to be your surrogate. How do you tell them no?
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What Intended Parents Need to Know About Insurance for Surrogacy
What Intended Parents Need to Know About Insurance for Surrogacy
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Can we pursue surrogacy if we only have one PGS tested embryo with no plans to make more if the one transfer doesn’t work?
Can we pursue surrogacy if we only have one PGS tested embryo with no plans to make more if the one transfer doesn’t work?
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A Glossary of Terms for a Surrogacy Journey
A Glossary of Terms for a Surrogacy Journey

Learn more about common terms used throughout the process!

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