Posts tagged ethical surrogacy
What procedures are involved in the medical screening process?
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Should I get my intended parents a gift for the holidays?
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Can I qualify as a surrogate even though I'm 40 years old?
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Do LGBTQ intended parents have a longer wait time to match?
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How often do both IPs want to be in the delivery room? Do they ever ask for others to be there too?
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I keep hearing your agency can be anywhere. It doesn't matter, because you will never actually go there. Is this true? Is there a benefit to having a local agency?
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What services does your agency provide to intended parents?
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What are some out of the box, unforeseen reasons you could be disqualified?
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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?
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What happens if my surrogate is in breach of contract?
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What if we don't get along during the pregnancy?
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I hate needles. Do I have to have injectable medication to be a surrogate?
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Can you be a surrogate if you got your tubes tied?
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How do you feel after the embryo transfer?
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What is the role of a doula in a surrogacy setting?
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What does the surrogate clearing process look like, and will I need a lot of childcare for it?
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What requirements do surrogates have to meet?
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Where does our surrogate give birth?
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Do I get to choose my care provider once I'm pregnant?
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How long do I have to wait after I have a baby before I can become a surrogate?
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