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...
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Mom was a surrogate for her daughter
Many people long to have a family but learn that they have fertility issues. Some are able to conceive through IVF, but for others, it might not work. Gestational surrogacy is a wonderful option in California and around the country. Recently, one woman carried a baby...
The different types of surrogates and the surrogacy process
When Californians struggle with fertility and wish to start a family, they’re lucky enough to have options. One of them is surrogacy. If you’re interested in having a surrogate, you should know what it means and how the process works. What is surrogacy, and what are...
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...
What facts should you know about surrogacy?
Surrogacy is one fertility option for California couples who need help starting a family. With surrogacy, a woman carries a baby for a couple but has no genetic relation to that baby. How does surrogacy work? Depending on the couple’s circumstances, egg or sperm from...
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...
How does surrogacy work?
When people seriously consider surrogacy, the journey is motivated by the person or couple’s strong desire for parenthood. If you’re a California resident, here are some important things you should know about fertility and surrogacy. Gestational surrogacy When it...
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...