Fertility problems are a major issue for many California citizens. Many of the most pressing health worries related to this issue stem from hypertension. This is a condition that results from abnormally high blood pressure. It can lead to a wide variety of health...
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How in vitro fertilization works and what to expect
California couples and individuals who struggle with infertility should know that there are options available to them. When you’re having trouble starting a family, fertility assistance can help. In vitro fertilization (IVF) is one of them. Understanding in vitro...
Superfetation in surrogates, and what it means
Many California couples and individuals with fertility challenges choose surrogacy to have families. This is the right option for some people, especially if there might be potential complications or the inability to carry a baby to term. In some cases, superfetation...
Potential expenses involved in same-sex surrogacy
In California, LGBTQ+ individuals can achieve the goal of becoming a parent through same-sex surrogacy. However, this critical journey comes with financial aspects that may prevent the dream from becoming a reality for many people. Understanding the costs of same-sex...
Single-parent surrogacy process and challenges
A portion of single people in California dream of becoming parents. If you are in this group, you can become a parent through surrogacy as a single person. You do not have to put your parenthood goals on hold as you hope to find a compatible partner. With surrogacy,...
Questions to ask when choosing a gestational carrier
California residents with fertility struggles have different options for having a family. Depending on the situation, some forms of fertility assistance might make more sense than others. Surrogacy is one of those options; these are some questions to ask when choosing...
Woman agrees to be her best friend’s surrogate
There are many reasons why California residents might deal with infertility. One Canadian woman experienced her own issue but was able to realize her dream of becoming a mother thanks to an unexpected source; her best friend stepped up and chose to be her surrogate....
Minimize legal complications when using a surrogate
Many people in California are interested in adding to their families but cannot for various reasons, including fertility and other health-related reasons. Turning to a surrogate sounds ideal for some couples and individuals to solve their problems. But although the...
How cannabis use affects male and female fertility
California was one of the first states to allow cannabis to be used both medicinally and recreationally. However, those hoping to start a family may want to think twice about doing so. Some studies have shown that cannabis use can affect both male and female...
What are the biggest risks of international surrogacy?
People in California who wish to have a child but have fertility issues might turn to surrogacy. It involves finding a gestational carrier who has in vitro fertilization (IVF) carrying the baby to term for the couple or individual and can be done locally or even...