Sperm Donation Comparisons
Deciding to become a sperm donor is a generous step toward helping others grow their families. As you embark on this journey, it is essential to understand the different ways you can donate. While these paths share the same goal, they differ significantly in terms of identity, financial structure, and the medical process. 1. The Concepts: Defining […]
What Is a Surrogate? U.S. Surrogacy Guide in 2026
U.S. Surrogacy has become a widely accepted way for families to have children when carrying a pregnancy isn’t possible. Whether it’s due to medical conditions, absence of a uterus, or for same-sex couples, gestational carriers make it possible for intended parents to experience the joy of parenthood safely and legally. With awareness growing and medical techniques […]
How to Screen a Surrogate?
Choosing a surrogate is an exciting step toward parenthood, but it can also feel overwhelming. You want to be sure the woman carrying your baby is safe, responsible, and fully qualified. While checks can vary between agencies, there are key areas every intended parent should consider when selecting a surrogate. What Surrogate Background Checks Include A […]
Alysa Liu: Exploring Different Pathways of Surrogacy in USA
Since Eileen Gu won her championship at the Winter Olympics, many people have developed a strong interest in having “mixed-race babies.” Whether driven by admiration for strong genetics or an appreciation for multicultural backgrounds, more and more families are beginning to ask: Is it possible to have a healthy, exceptional mixed-race child? In fact, similar […]
Understanding your Transfer Calendar
Waiting for the arrival of your IVF transfer calendar is an exciting process. It’s the culmination of weeks, sometimes months, of medical and legal screenings and is, ultimately, the moment when the timeline is drawn up leading to the date of the embryo transfer. Also known as a Fetal Embryo Transfer (FET) calendar, it outlines […]
Being a Surrogate in a Different State
Unfortunately, gestational surrogacy agreements are not valid in all 50 states. Lawyers and agencies will only agree to work with a surrogate if she lives in a surrogacy-safe state to ensure her own safety, legally and physically. The intended parents do not have to live in a state that allows surrogacy. Both parties’ surrogacy attorneys […]
How GSHC Supports U.S. Surrogacy for International Parents
The United States is a popular destination for international parents looking to create families through surrogacy. We understand that there are many legal barriers and logistical challenges involved with this process. So, we’re sharing our insights on how GSHC Surrogacy Agency can help you navigate the often complicated U.S. surrogacy journey with ease and confidence. […]
Surrogacy In California: All You Need to Know
For current California residents who want to give the gift of life by becoming a gestational surrogate, here is the guide to everything you can expect in pursuing your surrogacy journey in California. Compensation for Gestational Carriers in California California is currently one of the highest compensated states to pursue surrogacy in. As a GSHC gestational […]
How to Tell Your Kids That Mommy’s a Surrogate
Before becoming a surrogate, you have likely finished having your own kids and declared your womb closed for business. You may still be raising your kids, or maybe they’re all grown up. No matter their age, your family will still have questions about your gestational surrogacy journey. When it comes to your children, you want […]
Advantages of Surrogacy in the U.S. for International Parents
If you are an international intended parent considering surrogacy, then the United States is likely your best option. The U.S. is an ideal country for surrogacy services. It has favorable legal, societal, and medical conditions that make it a popular destination for many hopeful parents worldwide who want to have children of their own. If […]