More couples in California than you might think deal with infertility issues. Sometimes, one partner is affected, but the problem might lie with both. Surrogacy is a good option for such couples to start families. It’s important to know what to expect with a surrogacy...
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How do surrogates and gestational carriers differ?
Many couples in California may need fertility assistance to have children. Those who need a woman to carry a baby for them need to know the difference between a surrogate and a gestational carrier. What is a surrogate? The term “surrogate” has long been a source of...
Actress opens up about using surrogacy to start her family
Many California couples who choose surrogacy to start their families have fertility issues. However, some do it for other personal reasons. Actress Jamie Chung recently opened up about relying on surrogacy to start her family. What is surrogacy? There are two types of...
What you need to know about using a surrogate mother
Many California couples have infertility issues. As a result, it might be necessary to use a surrogate mother. It’s important to understand what this means. What is a surrogate mother? A surrogate mother is a woman who carries a baby for couples or individuals....
Be wary of these surrogacy arrangement issues in California
A major reason why so many of the issues relating to children in surrogacy situations are overlooked is that such a strong emphasis is generally placed upon any problems that might arise with the egg providers, surrogates, and intended parents. But the evidence...
How do surrogates and gestational carriers differ?
Couples and individuals in California have various options when they need help starting a family. Two of those include surrogacy and gestational carriers. What is a surrogate? A surrogate is a woman who agrees to have a child for another person or couple. Her egg is...
New bill would allow unwed Utah couples to use surrogacy
Unmarried couples in California have the right to explore fertility options when they want to start a family. Recently, a new bill was introduced in another state that would allow for surrogacy among unwed couples. What is the new bill? Bill HB51 of Utah is sponsored...
Surrogacy-friendly states make the process easier
If you and your spouse or partner have tried to start a family without success, surrogacy is often an option for couples looking to have a biological child. Not all areas of the United States are favorable toward surrogacy. However, California has the friendliest...
Does the IRS allow deductions for fertility or surrogacy?
Many issues that spouses in San Diego face are covered under special IRS rules. This especially concerns issues related to childbirth. However, certain areas related to fertility or surrogacy treatments remain nondeductible. These are areas that are...
Questions to ask your surrogate and attorney
Surrogacy agreements are put in place when a woman carries a baby for the parents who intend to raise the child as their own. The two types of surrogacy and donation agreements are traditional surrogacy and gestational surrogacy. Gestational surrogacy involves IVF...

