Egg Donation and Fertility
Assisted reproductive technology (or ART, as it is sometimes referred to) is an amazing advancement in the medical field. Women and men who would otherwise not have been able to conceive, now have several different options for creating the family that they have dreamed of having. If a man is not producing viable sperm, he […]
Experienced Surrogates: How Will My Journey Differ?
After completing their first surrogacy journey, it’s extremely common for surrogates to want to do another cycle. More often than not, the surrogacy experience is unique, enjoyable, emotional, and beautiful. Many women want to be able to experience the joy of building families again, and some even do multiple cycles over a period of a […]
Timeline of Testing During Pregnancy
As a surrogate, there will be a number of prenatal tests you will be required to undergo during your pregnancy. These are to check the health and growth of the baby as it grows. Since the Intended Parents are likely not to be present for these tests, it is critical that you update both the […]
The Importance of Medications During Surrogacy
When we sign up for surrogacy, we know that we are also signing up to take medications. This comes with a huge responsibility because when doing IVF (Invitro fertilization), the medications are what helps your body prepare and sustain a pregnancy. Medications can come in all different forms such as pills, patches, suppositories, lozenges, and […]
Pregnant on Lockdown: Coping With COVID-19
Being a surrogate is a unique experience at the best of times, but how has the COVID-19 pandemic affected the world of surrogacy? From dropped cycles to canceled transfers, clinic closures and the dangers of exposure to the virus itself, how are surrogates coping with the crisis? What is COVID-19? COVID-19 is a disease caused […]
What is BMI and why is it important?
Potential Surrogates frequently ask “what is BMI and why is it important for surrogacy?” It’s an important question and one that needs to be explained in full in order to know if you meet the requirements. In this article, we’ll explain what BMI is, why it’s important for surrogacy, and offer tips on how to […]
How to Ensure a Successful Match Meeting?
What is a Match Meeting? One of the very first steps in the surrogacy process is meeting the woman who will ultimately carry your child for the duration of the pregnancy. It’s important that you feel comfortable with your Surrogate as this relationship will last 10-12 months (and hopefully longer!). We here at GSHC Surrogacy […]
What to expect from the agency screening process
Intended Parents need to trust that their Surrogate is physically and emotionally healthy and that they are prepared to commit to the journey ahead. GSHC Surrogacy Agency thoroughly screens our Surrogates to gather the necessary information, prepare candidates for what to expect in the journey ahead, and to help minimize any concerns that the Intended […]
Bonding with Intended Parents
Surrogates are incredible people who are willing to give a selfless gift to parents who could not otherwise create a family on their own. Many surrogates, however, worry about forming a relationship with the Intended Parents. They worry about what the IPs will be like and how to ensure that the relationship will be comfortable […]
How do Surrogates and Intended Parent(s) get matched?
At GSHC Surrogacy Agency, we strive to make the best possible matches for our IPs and surrogates. We believe that an honest and open relationship throughout the process makes for an incredible journey for everyone involved. In order to achieve such a relationship, we use a detailed and extensive matching process. Surrogate Screening Before the matching […]