Surrogacy
For prospective parents unable to have a successful pregnancy, surrogate motherhood can be a viable option for having a family. This Surrogacy Web Guide can help you learn more about what surrogacy is, how to choose a surrogate and, if you’re considering becoming a surrogate mother, how to decide whether it’s the right choice for you.
Expand All Guide SectionsSurrogacy Basics
It’s important to get familiar with surrogacy basics and learn about the options available to you, as well as some of the legal issues involved with surrogate motherhood.
Insights for Surrogacy Basics
- A lot of information about surrogacy comes from surrogate agency Web sites. Remember that these sites may differ with regard to the surrogacy procedures they offer, how they are performed and more.
- If you’re wondering about other options for dealing with a fertility problem, see the findingDulcinea Web Guide to Fertility Issues.
Top Sites for Surrogacy Basics
American Society for Reproductive Medicine
offers a PDF pamphlet on “Third Party Reproduction” that explains egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation and surrogacy, along with a brief section on legal issues.
Surrogate Mothers, Inc.
offers surrogacy services and surrogacy information. Explore some of the legal issues involved with surrogate motherhood, expenses related to surrogate motherhood and more.
Center for Surrogate Parenting, Inc.
offers information for parents researching surrogacy. Don’t miss the “Informative Articles” section to read about issues such as counseling, surrogacy and the success rates of surrogacy.
Surrogacy & Egg Donation Blog
is written by Theresa M. Erickson, a surrogacy and egg donation lawyer. Erickson’s entries discuss many of the legal issues related to these two means of conceiving a child, and include medical news updates.
Selecting a Surrogate or Egg Donation Agency
If you have chosen surrogacy as a means of having a child, the Web sites in this section can help you in selecting a surrogate or egg donation agency.
Insights for Selecting a Surrogate or Egg Donation Agency
- Occasionally, intended parents obtain help from international surrogates. This article from Marie Claire describes the popularity of surrogacy in India.
- This article from the Daily Mail notes that international surrogacy can create child custody questions.
Top Sites for Selecting a Surrogate or Egg Donation Agency
The National Infertility Association
lists some valuable questions intended parents should ask when selecting a surrogate mother and when searching for a surrogacy agency.
Parents Via Egg Donation
provides some questions parents-to-be should consider asking when reviewing egg donation agencies.
Becoming a Surrogate Mother
Many women find surrogate motherhood a truly meaningful experience. Read on for help deciding if becoming a surrogate mother is right for you.
Insights for Becoming a Surrogate Mother
- The requirements for becoming a surrogate mother vary from state to state and even from agency to agency. Make sure you read any agency Web sites thoroughly and understand your state’s laws regarding the matter.
- To learn more about becoming an egg donor, visit the New York State Department of Health Web site. Though some of this information is specific to New York, much of it will be useful to anyone.
- To learn more about having a healthy pregnancy, or dealing with pregnancy complications, see read the findingDulcinea Pregnancy Web Guide.
Top Sites for Becoming a Surrogate Mother
iParenting
features a “Profile of a Surrogate Mother” that details how one woman decided to become a surrogate mother.
Growing Generations
is a surrogacy service provider located in Los Angeles, Calif. The organization’s Web site provides an FAQ section, and several personal stories from surrogate mothers.
The American Surrogacy Center, Inc.
presents the results of a three-year study, “Motivations of Surrogate Mothers,” that examined the reasons women choose to become surrogate mothers.
Connecting With Surrogate Mothers or Egg Donors
Learn more about surrogacy and share your experiences by connecting with surrogate mothers or egg donors online.
Top Sites for Connecting With Surrogate Mothers or Egg Donors
Finding a Resolution for Infertility Support Community
is sponsored by the National Infertility Association in partnership with Inspire. The site offers a discussion forum on several topics related to infertility, egg donation and surrogacy.
SurrogateMother.com
offers intended parents and surrogates a chance to connect on the Web and share their experiences with others through chat forums and personal blogs. Complete the free registration to participate in this site.
The InterNational Council on Infertility Information Dissemination, Inc.
has several moderated discussion boards on infertility, egg donation, and third party reproduction.
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