Surrogacy offers a transformative path to parenthood for individuals and couples unable to conceive or carry a child. However, the world of surrogacy is far from simple. It involves a variety of legal, emotional, and logistical considerations, with each type of...
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Pros and Cons of Being an Egg Donor (+ Legal Insights)
Deciding to become an egg donor is a deeply personal journey. For many, it’s a chance to help others build a family while earning financial support. But it’s not a simple choice—it involves medical procedures, legal agreements, and emotional questions about what it...
What Is Altruistic Surrogacy? A Beginner’s Guide
Altruistic surrogacy isn’t just a medical process—it’s a heartfelt act of generosity that helps dreams of parenthood come true. For intended parents, it’s a path to welcoming a child through the selflessness of a volunteer surrogate mother. For surrogates, it’s an...
Understanding the Alabama Supreme Court decision on IVF
Much of the nation was recently shocked by the February 16, 2024 decision of the Alabama Supreme Court holding that embryos created by in vitro fertilization (IVF) were in fact human beings. Media outlets were quick to pick selected quotes from the court’s majority...
How parental rights are established in California
Understanding how parental rights are established in California can be a point of concern for parents going through fertility treatments or surrogacy. While the most common way of establishing parental rights in California is by giving birth to a child or by...