A Guide to a Surrogate’s Responsibilities
As a potential Surrogate, you no doubt understand that you are taking on a huge responsibility. The prospect of carrying someone else’s child can be simultaneously daunting and exciting, and GSHC Surrogacy Agency will be there with you to guide you through the entire process and provide physical, mental, and emotional support. We will take […]
Surrogacy Intake Process – What to Expect
So, you’ve decided to become a Surrogate. That’s great! But before you can match with a family, you need to complete the intake process to see whether you qualify. Here are the steps you’ll need to complete: Application If you’re hoping to work with an agency, you will first need to complete their application form. […]
Why Do Intended Parents Need an Agency?
When beginning your research about the surrogacy process it’s perfectly natural to be curious about the benefits of using a surrogacy agency. Naturally, there are additional costs associated with hiring a professional agency to manage the entirety of your journey. Below, we’ve outlined the benefits and services provided by an agency. This information may help […]
Why Do Gestational Carriers Need an Agency?
There are two main ways people usually enter into a surrogacy arrangement. Many Intended Parents and Surrogates choose to work with an agency. Others decide to go “Indy”, or independent, meaning everything is agreed upon and managed between the Surrogate and Intended Parents themselves. While an independent journey can save Intended Parents money in the beginning, it is […]
Video: Surrogates and the Legal Process: Contracts
Attorney Greg Masler of the Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler in California answers common questions about the surrogacy contract. What does a surrogacy attorney do? Surrogacy attorneys draft and review the surrogacy contract between the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. The surrogacy attorney also prepares and reviews the Pre-Birth Order documents that are filed […]
Video: Surrogates and the Legal Process: Overview
Attorney Greg Masler of the Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler in California provides an overview of the legal aspects of the surrogacy journey. What does a surrogacy attorney do? Surrogacy attorneys draft and review the surrogacy contract between the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. The surrogacy attorney also prepares and reviews the Pre-Birth Order documents […]
Video: Surrogates and the Legal Process: Benefits of an Agency
Attorney Greg Masler of the Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler in California answers common questions about the benefits of surrogates using an agency to complete their journey. What does a surrogacy attorney do? Surrogacy attorneys draft and review the surrogacy contract between the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. The surrogacy attorney also prepares and […]
Medical Screening: What You Need to Know
After you match with Intended Parents you will go to your medical screening to make sure you’re healthy enough to carry another pregnancy. You will be required to travel to the IVF clinic in person for the medical screening, regardless of the clinic’s location. If you are not local to the clinic, your travel will […]
Video: Surrogates and the Legal Process: Medical Costs
Attorney Greg Masler of the Law Offices of Gregory S. Masler in California answers common questions about medical costs during a surrogacy journey. What does a surrogacy attorney do? Surrogacy attorneys draft and review the surrogacy contract between the Intended Parents and the Surrogate. The surrogacy attorney also prepares and reviews the Pre-Birth Order documents […]
Reasons to Become a Surrogate
There are many reasons why women choose to become surrogates. Here are some of the most popular: Helping Others Surrogacy allows a woman to give the most incredible gift of all – life! They understand what intended parents have been through in their quest to have a family and are all too happy to be […]