In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, Bright Futures Families team member Janelle shares whether potential gestational carriers can apply to become a surrogate through our surrogacy agency if they are currently breastfeeding their own children.

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.

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.

What does “Base Fee” or “Base Compensation” really mean in a surrogacy arrangement?