International Surrogacy During the Pandemic
How COVID-19 Has Affected Intended Parents Beginning your surrogacy journey as an intended parent is already an emotional, and sometimes overwhelming, process, especially if you don’t live in the same country as your surrogate. Not to mention that during the COVID-19 pandemic it’s a much more difficult process to navigate. We’re sharing the most up-to-date […]
What Happens if You Miscarry a Surrogate Baby?
Miscarriages are probably more common than you’d expect—with approximately 10-25% of all pregnancies ending in one. When a miscarriage does happen during the surrogacy process, it can be quite an emotional experience for both the intended parents and the surrogate. Not to mention it can feel like a setback but know that you’ll have the […]
Surrogate Compensation: Understanding Money-Related Terms
When beginning your surrogacy journey, it’s common for surrogates to have many questions when it comes to compensation and which benefits are covered in the contract. In this article, we will be breaking down the money-related terms you’ll see throughout your journey. Lost Wages During your surrogacy, both you and your partner are entitled to […]
Breaking Down Surrogate Pay & Compensation
Becoming a gestational surrogate provides an incredibly generous gift to your intended parents. In addition to the immense joy our surrogates experience during their journeys, GSHC Surrogacy Agency also helps to make sure your efforts are generously compensated from start to finish. Once you’ve decided to become a surrogate, your dedicated intake manager will go […]
Coping with Loss After a Failed IVF Cycle
Hearing the news that an embryo transfer was unsuccessful can be an emotional experience for a surrogate. While IVF procedures and technologies continue to evolve, it’s still not a perfect science—with most surrogates having a 20-35% per-cycle success rate. Even in a best-case scenario, the success rate only reaches 40-65%. We understand that a failed […]
Should You Start Your Surrogacy Journey During the Pandemic?
We understand that the surrogacy journey can already be a challenging, and sometimes overwhelming, process. And now, with the added stress of the COVID-19 pandemic, it’s normal that even more questions will arise as you start thinking about becoming a surrogate. Here is the most up-to-date information we have on how to safely move forward […]
Surrogate Spotlight: Danielle & Mallory’s Sibling Surrogacy Journey
Through accidentally synced cycles, a last-minute cancelation, and unbelievably perfect timing, first-time surrogates Danielle and Mallory both became pregnant for the same intended parents at the same time…with the exact same due dates! They had just begun their sibling surrogacy journey together, a life-changing, year-long process that not only gave them an unparalleled level of […]
Everything you Need to Know About Your Surrogacy Psychological Evaluation
A surrogate usually undergoes a psychological evaluation as a prerequisite to ensure that she is emotionally and psychologically prepared for the exciting, yet challenging journey ahead. While the thought of opening up to a psychologist might sound intimidating, this process was developed to help both the surrogate and the intended parents have a successful and […]
How to Become a Surrogate
So, you’ve done your research and you’ve decided that you would like to embark upon a surrogacy journey, but you may be feeling a little lost on how to get the process started. Here is a list of things that need to be completed so you can get the ball rolling! Get Informed Do your […]
GSHC Weight Loss Incentive Program
As you’ve probably heard, a surrogate’s BMI is an important factor for whether she will be accepted by an agency, and ultimately a fertility clinic. Different clinics/doctors have varying requirements, but most follow the ASRM guideline of a BMI under 30. Click HERE to calculate your current BMI. If you’ve been wanting to be a surrogate and […]