California residents often need fertility assistance to have children. Surrogacy is one of the best options. There are steps to both take and avoid when working with a surrogate. Do have open communication Being open and honest and communicating with your...
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What is fertility preservation?
California residents may want to do all they can to ensure they can start a family. Fertility preservation may be one of their best options. Understanding fertility preservation Fertility preservation involves options for people who have had cancer and received...
What you should know about using a surrogate to start a family
Individuals and couples who have fertility issues have options for having a child. In California and elsewhere, one of them involves using a surrogate mother. Surrogacy for having a baby Around 12 to 15% of couples are estimated to have infertility problems. Like...
What is third-party reproduction and why is it used?
Many California couples and individuals have fertility issues. To start families, they need to rely on fertility assistance. One type of such assistance is third-party reproduction. Third-party reproduction fertility assistance Third-party reproduction means that...
Understanding surrogacy contracts in California
When entering into a surrogacy arrangement in California, it is important to have a solid understanding of the legal contract between you and the surrogate mother. This document will outline the rights and responsibilities of both the surrogate mother and intended...
New bill could give LGBTQ couples equality in fertility services
Every California resident deserves the chance to have a family, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity. A proposed bill in Congress could lead to equality for all when it comes to fertility treatments. Current state of fertility treatments Although...
Differences between international and domestic surrogacy
Couples in California who have trouble conceiving naturally have options. Surrogacy is a good way to start or grow your family. You can compare the differences between international and domestic surrogacy to see which is better for you. Surrogacy process Whether you...
Custody of Embryos After Divorce: Legal Insights and Real Stories
California couples who have fertility issues often choose in vitro fertilization (IVF) to start families. However, if a couple ends up getting a divorce and has unused embryos left over, things might be complex. Who gets custody of those embryos? There are some real...
Can you deal with not having children?
For many, California is seen as an adequate place to raise children. However, just because you have a suitable place to start a family doesn’t necessarily mean that you’ll want to have kids. It’s also possible that you won’t be able to raise children of your own even...
CO bill would limit the number of families using the same donor
Many couples and individuals in California and throughout the country rely on donors to start families. A new bill in Colorado would allow children conceived through donors to learn the donor’s identity. It would also limit the number of families using any individual...