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How does being a surrogate impact my kids?
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What risks come with being a surrogate?
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How do I know if I'm a good fit for surrogacy?
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Can my spouse become a surrogate without my consent?
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What are the requirements to become a surrogate?
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Can I work with intended parents I already know?
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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?
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What is the average time that it takes as a GC, from submitting my application to transfer of the embryo?
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How common are natural cycles compared to medicated transfer cycles?
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What is your best advice for the matching process? Is it more the intended parents' choice, the surrogate's, or both?
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Once you become cleared to become a surrogate, where is your profile posted and who can view it? Is there a database of available surrogates?
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How many embryos should be transferred? What happens when an embryo splits, and why should it affect how many embryos you transfer?
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What happens if a surrogate changes jobs or loses a job and insurance during the surrogacy journey?
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Are the risks for a surrogate pregnancy higher or different than a regular pregnancy?
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How quickly can our surrogate be pregnant after matching?
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How does surrogacy work with being active duty military?
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How do I explain surrogacy to friends and family?
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Can I go on a cruise as a surrogate with ports in Zika areas if I don't get off the ship?
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Can I be a surrogate with a BMI under 19?
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What procedures are involved in the medical screening process?
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