How do I know if my attorney is experienced with surrogacy?
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Why are there so many surrogacy requirements?
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What does the Texas abortion law mean for Texas surrogates and intended parents?
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Why can't I leave my state in the third trimester of my surrogacy pregnancy?
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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 can intended parents do with their leftover frozen embryos?
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A psych screening seems scary. What's involved in that?
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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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What happens if our match doesn't work?
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Can I still exercise while I'm a surrogate?
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After the birth, will I, as a surrogate, have a hard time giving the baby to the intended parents?
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What happens if there's a complication during the surrogate pregnancy or birth?
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Do intended parents pick a surrogate, or does the surrogate pick the intended parents?
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After the birth, can I, as a surrogate, stay in contact with the intended parents and the baby?
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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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Is the surrogate the biological mother of the child?
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