Surrogate Compensation & Benefits
Your surrogacy compensation will be paid to you throughout the surrogacy cycle. In fact, you will receive some payments even before you are pregnant. This article will break down the compensation and benefits you can expect to receive along your journey. Base Compensation This is the main bulk of the compensation you will receive and […]
Video: International IPs and the Legal Process: Hospital Care
Attorney Casey O’Connell of Falletta & Klein in San Diego, California answers common questions about hospital care for the Surrogate and the baby for international Intended Parents. What happens if the baby is born prematurely? If the child is born before the pre-birth order (PBO) is established, the health of the child is paramount. The […]
Video: International IPs and the Legal Process: International Travel
Attorney Casey O’Connell of Falletta & Klein in San Diego, California answers common questions about international travel for international Intended Parents. What happens if the Intended Parents (IPs) are not in the United States (or California) when the Surrogate goes into labor? If the parents cannot be present for the birth for whatever reason, the […]
Video: International IPs and the Legal Process: Pre-Birth Order
Attorney Casey O’Connell of Falletta & Klein in San Diego, California answers common questions about the Pre-Birth Order (PBO) process for international Intended Parents. What is a Pre-Birth Order (PBO) and when is it established? A Pre-Birth Order or PBO is the legal result issued by a judge which confirms that the Intended Parents (IPs) […]
What is All-Inclusive Pricing?
GSHC Surrogacy Agency’s all-inclusive pricing is a budget-sensitive option for your surrogacy journey. A standard surrogacy journey can be costly. In addition to a base compensation amount for your surrogate, you will also be expected to pay for a monthly allowance, maternity clothing, estimated lost wages, and/or potential childcare as well as milestone fees for […]
When Do I Get to Contact My Surrogate?
The bond between an Intended Parent and a surrogate is magical. We at GSHC Surrogacy Agency treasure the connections that are made through the surrogacy process and we’re committed to making sure that you and your surrogate can form the type of bond that is right for you. Before we can put you in direct […]
Partner’s Involvement During the Surrogacy Process
During a surrogacy journey, your spouse or partner will be an important part of your support system, so obviously it’s important that they’re completely on board and comfortable with your decision to carry a baby for another family. But how much involvement will your partner have in the process itself, and what will be expected […]
Egg Donation: What You Need to Know
Many people all over the world begin their families with donated eggs. Same-sex couples, a single person ready to start a family, and couples struggling with fertility issues can all begin the journey to parenthood. Infertility is a fairly common issue. Lots of things can cause infertility in men and women, environmental risk factors, medical […]
The Importance of Social Support
Did you know that having good social and emotional support can decrease the risk of experiencing depression and loneliness and relieve the effects of stress? According to Very Well Mind, loneliness has been linked to alcohol use, suicide, heart disease, and can even alter brain function. Having a dependable and encouraging group of friends and […]
When Do I Pay and How Much?
GSHC Surrogacy Agency’s fee structure is an easy, manageable timeline of payment dates and totals throughout the surrogacy journey. We don’t collect any money until you have met your surrogate and you both agree to move forward together. Much of the money paid through surrogacy goes directly to the surrogate carrying the child. Because of […]