Recent legal debates over surrogacy and LBGQ+ community members using surrogates to grow their families have heated up in Italy. Unlike in California, surrogacy has been labeled illegal, even if the surrogacy and birth of the child was in a location where surrogacy is...
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Gestational surrogacy: Are you prepared to become an intended parent?
Many happy families are proud to call California home. With advancements in modern medicine, people or couples from all walks of life can experience the joy of parenthood. Before choosing a birthing method, it’s beneficial to understand what gestational surrogacy...
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...
Discussing surrogacy with your children
While surrogacy can be a wonderful option for those struggling with infertility or other medical conditions, it can be a difficult topic to discuss with children. Whether you’re a California parent who has used a surrogate or are considering surrogacy as an option,...
What happens during the medical surrogacy process?
California residents who have fertility issues have several options for assistance in starting a family. Using a gestational carrier is one of them for many good reasons. If you choose this route to have a baby, this is what to expect with the medical surrogacy...