I co-parent with my ex-husband. Does this count as raising my own child for surrogacy purposes?
I co-parent with my ex-husband. Does this count as raising my own child for surrogacy purposes?
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How to use your agency as your advocate
How to use your agency as your advocate

How can your agency advocate for you?

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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?
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 does the Texas abortion law mean for Texas surrogates and intended parents?
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?
Why can't I leave my state in the third trimester of my surrogacy pregnancy?
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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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What are some out of the box, unforeseen reasons you could be disqualified?
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?
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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Inducing Lactation
Inducing Lactation

inducing lactation

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What happens if my surrogate is in breach of contract?
What happens if my surrogate is in breach of contract?
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What if we don't get along during the pregnancy?
What if we don't get along during the pregnancy?
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What happens if our match doesn't work?
What happens if our match doesn't work?
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How can a doula help me? Doesn't only the gestational carrier (GC) need one?
How can a doula help me? Doesn't only the gestational carrier (GC) need one?
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Can I still exercise while I'm a surrogate?
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?
After the birth, will I, as a surrogate, have a hard time giving the baby to the intended parents?
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