Surrogacy may be a viable alternative if you can’t get pregnant yourself and don’t want to adopt or foster a child. Surrogates may choose to give birth in a California hospital or anywhere else a surrogacy or gestational carrier agreement is recognized. Although a...
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Walmart will provide employees coverage for fertility assistance
California residents who work at Walmart and have infertility issues will soon have coverage for fertility services. The retailer has announced that it will be offering the option to employees, making it easier to start families. This comes thanks to a partnership...
Gestational surrogates share their experiences
Becoming a surrogate for a California couple struggling with infertility is one of the most selfless things a woman can do. This option is not for everyone, but if you are considering becoming a gestational carrier, you should know what to expect. Stories from those...
Surrogacy is a great option in certain circumstances
When considering starting a family, some California prospective parents may feel that they are not able to carry a child themselves or may not want to. In these cases, working with a surrogate can be a great option. Following are some reasons that they may choose to...
The protocols of working with a surrogate
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...
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...
What can you expect from a surrogacy agreement?
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...
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...