http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/information-on-surrogacy-blog.html Find out what's new at Information on Surrogacy, your source of info for surrogate mothers and intended parents in the United States. en-us information on surrogacy Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:32 GMT Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:32 GMT information-on-surrogacy.com http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-gifts.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-gifts.html It is common to give surrogacy gifts to both surrogate mothers as well as intended parents. (And don't forget the surrogate babies!) From gift baskets and surrogacy t-shirts to commemorative trees and Kodak photo books, learn all about the custom of gift-giving as it applies to surrogate mom gifts and surrogacy in general. Wed, 16 May 2012 13:06:31 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/gifts-in-surrogacy.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/gifts-in-surrogacy.html Questions and answers about gift-giving in surrogacy. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:21:47 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/international-surrogacy2.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/international-surrogacy2.html Questions and answers regarding international surrogacy. Wed, 16 May 2012 12:12:56 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/ivf-to-build-lesbian-families.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/ivf-to-build-lesbian-families.html Questions and answers about how surrogacy pertains to lesbian families. Tue, 15 May 2012 20:32:45 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogate-friends.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogate-friends.html Questions and answers about friends acting as surrogate mothers for other friends. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:40:08 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogates-who-have-never-been-pregnant.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogates-who-have-never-been-pregnant.html Questions and answers about becoming a surrogate mother if you have never had a child of your own. Tue, 15 May 2012 18:13:50 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-able-to-afford-surrogacy.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-able-to-afford-surrogacy.html Questions and answers about affording surrogacy. Tue, 15 May 2012 14:28:06 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-mother-for-your-mother-or-child.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-mother-for-your-mother-or-child.html Questions and answers about becoming a surrogate mother for your own mother, or for your son or daughter. Mon, 14 May 2012 23:00:22 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-mother-for-a-brother.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-mother-for-a-brother.html Questions and answers about sisters being surrogate mothers for thier brothers. Mon, 14 May 2012 22:46:57 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-mother-for-a-sister.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-mother-for-a-sister.html Questions and answers about sisters becoming surrogate mothers to their sisters or sister-in-laws. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:47:29 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/age-of-intended-parents.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/age-of-intended-parents.html Questions and answers about the age requirements of intended parents. Mon, 14 May 2012 21:38:21 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/how-many-tries-does-it-take.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/how-many-tries-does-it-take.html How many times did it take for you to achieve a pregnancy for your couple? We are on our second try with donor eggs and a surrogate. I tried for 12 years Mon, 14 May 2012 21:06:48 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/selecting-the-babys-gender.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/selecting-the-babys-gender.html If you are wanting a daughter is there anyway to guarantee that in surrogacy? Are there ways with getting the specific chromosomes to do that or are we Mon, 14 May 2012 21:02:27 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/gestational-surrogate.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/gestational-surrogate.html Gestational surrogate Rayven Perkins has done media interviews including radio talk show broadcasts. See articles written about Information on Surrogacy and other tidbits. Mon, 14 May 2012 18:33:14 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/taxes-in-surrogacy.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/taxes-in-surrogacy.html Questions and answers about paying taxes on surrogacy compensation. Fri, 11 May 2012 14:08:13 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/age-of-surrogate-mothers.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/age-of-surrogate-mothers.html Questions and answers about how old you must be to become a surrogate mother. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:39:08 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-while-pregnant.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/being-a-surrogate-while-pregnant.html Questions and answers about the science and logic behind being pregnant with your own baby and another couple's baby at the same time. Thu, 10 May 2012 19:24:46 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-insurance-questions.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-insurance-questions.html Questions on how to obtain surrogacy insurance and whether individual policies cover surrogate mothers. Wed, 09 May 2012 23:19:54 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/do-allergies-affect-surrogacy1.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/do-allergies-affect-surrogacy1.html Questions on how allergies affect a surrogate mother or babies during surrogacy. Wed, 09 May 2012 21:19:19 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/traditional-surrogacy-in-florida.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/traditional-surrogacy-in-florida.html Hi, I have a friend who has volunteered to be a Traditional Surrogate for me and my husband. The problem is, I don't know how to get started. I called Wed, 09 May 2012 21:15:20 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-disqualification-questions.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-disqualification-questions.html Does being underweight disqualify you from surrogacy? I'm 5'4 99 lbs I'm healthy just always been naturally thin.. Also would BV (Bacterial Vaginosis) Fri, 23 Mar 2012 11:51:53 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/miscarriage-or-multiple-births-in-surrogacy.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/miscarriage-or-multiple-births-in-surrogacy.html what happens when there is a miscarriage or multiple babies? like what happens if this occurs? does the surrogate mother get paid for the job and how Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:44:31 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/do-i-have-to-have-lived-at-my-residence-for-a-certain-amount-of-time-to-be-a-surrogate.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/do-i-have-to-have-lived-at-my-residence-for-a-certain-amount-of-time-to-be-a-surrogate.html I have read on some surrogate sites that you must have lived at your current resident for 7 years. I meet all other qualifications but this one. Also, Sun, 04 Mar 2012 13:36:54 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogate-agency.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogate-agency.html A surrogate agency is very important when finding a surrogate mother or learning how to become a surrogate mother. There are many surrogacy agencies throughout the world, ready to assist US and International intended parents. Here are a few that Information on Surrogacy recommends. Sat, 03 Mar 2012 14:11:43 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/babies-leaving-the-hospital.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/babies-leaving-the-hospital.html Hi, I am currently a surrogate carrying twins for my cousin and her husband and due to have a c section next week, what I'm wanting to know is once the Sat, 03 Mar 2012 02:27:27 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-a-couple-use-more-than-one-surrogate-at-a-time.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-a-couple-use-more-than-one-surrogate-at-a-time.html How many surrogate contracts are a couple allowed to have at one time? Need information on how many surrogates can you have a contract with at one time. Fri, 02 Mar 2012 11:43:38 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/egg-donor-agency.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/egg-donor-agency.html An egg donor agency is a very good ally for many who choose gestational surrogacy. Often, in addition to a gestational surrogate mother, egg donation is needed as well. Having a qualified egg donation agency is a great way to find the egg donor profile that fits for your situation. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:56:24 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-resources.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-resources.html Surrogacy resources, such as surrogate mother insurance, DNA testing, commercial surrogacy escrow agents, and more can be found here, on the Information on Surrogacy Surrogate Motherhood Resources page. Thu, 01 Mar 2012 23:53:10 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-questions.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-questions.html I have a sister and a best friend that said they would carry for me because i had to have both of my tubes removed. I just want to know some information Sun, 26 Feb 2012 21:02:27 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-be-a-surrogate-if-i-have-diabetes.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-be-a-surrogate-if-i-have-diabetes.html I have type 1 diabetes, have for 12 years. I have 1 daughter. The only problem I had during pregnancy was a large baby at birth 10.2 lbs) and a doctor Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:28:31 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/why-is-surrogacy-risky.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/why-is-surrogacy-risky.html Where does the extra risk of losing your own ability to have more children after being a surrogate come from? Is it just due to the higher risk of multiples? Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:23:09 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/question-on-becoming-an-egg-donor.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/question-on-becoming-an-egg-donor.html If I donate an egg from my ovaries so someone else conceives, am I still the mother of the child they have? Reply by Rayven If you become an egg donor, Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:14:04 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-expect-a-surrogate-to-use-her-own-eggs-and-my-partners-sperm.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-expect-a-surrogate-to-use-her-own-eggs-and-my-partners-sperm.html Hi there. After a failed IVF course, I'm now thinking about surrogacy. I am 40, and was told my eggs aren't very good. I was wondering if surrogacy Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:10:44 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-carry-a-baby-for-a-family-member.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-carry-a-baby-for-a-family-member.html I've read answers of yours to questions about doing surrogacy without having a child previously. To one question, you answered that it's an absolute no; Mon, 13 Feb 2012 12:33:00 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-you-still-have-sex-as-a-surrogate-mother.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-you-still-have-sex-as-a-surrogate-mother.html Hi i want to be a surrogate mother, but my boyfriend is allergic to condoms, therefore we don't use them. Is it OK to still have sex as a surrogate? Will Wed, 08 Feb 2012 09:21:33 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-be-a-surrogate-if-i-have-hpv.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-i-be-a-surrogate-if-i-have-hpv.html I want to be a surrogate but I have HPV but I haven't had break out since I found out I had it. Could I be a surrogate mother? Reply by Rayven Genital Tue, 07 Feb 2012 12:12:31 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/how-many-tries-does-it-take-for-surrogacy.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/how-many-tries-does-it-take-for-surrogacy.html If you are using a surrogate for a frozen embryo what are the chances for a baby on the first try? We want to adopt an embryo and use a surrogate to carry Tue, 31 Jan 2012 10:33:43 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/is-it-typcal-for-there-to-be-a-coordinator-in-the-middle-of-the-surrogate-and-the-ip.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/is-it-typcal-for-there-to-be-a-coordinator-in-the-middle-of-the-surrogate-and-the-ip.html How typical is it for there to be a middle person between the two parties? Reply by Rayven If you are going through a surrogacy agency, there may be a Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:56:15 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/what-are-the-chances-of-a-doctor-having-the-wrong-timing.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/what-are-the-chances-of-a-doctor-having-the-wrong-timing.html I am a surrogate and I had the embryo transfer on December 11, which was 5 weeks yesterday so would put me at 7 weeks, well last week I went in for my Sat, 28 Jan 2012 19:51:04 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-money.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-money.html Surrogacy money, that is, the money a surrogate mother will need to carry until she is reimbursed can be quite large. Video diary about the money a gestational surrogate must have available. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:35:41 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-meeting.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-meeting.html Surrogacy meeting. Join Rayven Perkins Gestational Surrogacy Video Diary as she describes meeting potential intended parents for the first time in her 4th and final surrogate motherhood journey. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 12:35:40 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-contracts.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-contracts.html Surrogacy Contracts. Gestational surrogacy video diary about the contract phase of surrogacy. Learn what happens once lawyers get involved. Tue, 24 Jan 2012 00:06:58 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-health-insurance.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-health-insurance.html Surrogacy Health Insurance. Gestational surrogacy video diary about choosing a surrogate mother who does not have health insurance, and the four different options intended parents face. Mon, 23 Jan 2012 23:19:56 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-blogs.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-blogs.html Surrogacy blogs are a great way to hear stories from intended parents as well as surrogate mothers. This list will also help you get the facts and helpfulness you will need before, during, and after your surrogate motherhood journey. Wed, 11 Jan 2012 11:49:36 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-video-diary.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/surrogacy-video-diary.html This surrogacy video diary series by Rayven Perkins of Information on Surrogacy goes over what a woman can expect to go through as a gestational surrogate mother. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:33:32 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/confirmed-surrogacy-match.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/confirmed-surrogacy-match.html Confirmed surrogacy match. Its a match! Gestational surrogacy video diary about officially matching with a set of intended parents, and the role the agency will not play. Mon, 09 Jan 2012 23:32:59 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/considering-becoming-a-surrogate-and-have-several-questions.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/considering-becoming-a-surrogate-and-have-several-questions.html Hello, I haven recently been introduced to a surrogate, and hearing her stories of being able to give a family a such an amazing gift really touched me. Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:32:54 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-you-use-your-own-eggs-and-do-traditional-surrogacy.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/can-you-use-your-own-eggs-and-do-traditional-surrogacy.html Could it be possible for my eggs to be taken along with my partners sperm and then used via the 'A.I.' method? Rayven. Hi,I have just joined this site Sun, 08 Jan 2012 12:10:01 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/will-misdemeanors-disqualify-you-from-surrogacy.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/will-misdemeanors-disqualify-you-from-surrogacy.html can you be a surrogate if you have had misdemeanors in the past almost 6 years ago i have had 5 kids and have giving up for adoption i would love to Fri, 30 Dec 2011 12:08:48 GMT http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/im-scared-of-being-pregnant-can-i-get-a-surrogate.html http://www.information-on-surrogacy.com/im-scared-of-being-pregnant-can-i-get-a-surrogate.html Is there a difference in the maternal bond? My husband and I want children but I don't want to go thru pregnancies. The whole idea and thought of being Fri, 30 Dec 2011 11:37:21 GMT