My partner and I both want to have a genetic relationship to our children - any advice? LGBTQJanelle DoddJuly 1, 2025bright futures families, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, ART, infertility, fertility, surrogacy, surrogate, surrogacy arrangement, surrogate criteria, surrogate requirements, surrogate eligibility, surrogacy agency, gestational carrier, intended parent, intended parents, surrogacy journey, schedule, third party, navigating surrogacy, become a surrogate, intended parent consult, independent surrogacy journey, concierge, concierge services, free consultation, consult, surrogacy process, LGBTQ, same sex parenting, genetic relation, embryo, genetic parent, genetic child, egg donation, sperm donation, embryo donation, genetic connection, fertility doctor, fertility clinic, RE, reproductive endocrinologist, reproductive endocrinology, ASRM, ASRM guidelines, embryo transfer, double embryo transfer, twin pregnancy, multiple pregnancy, multiples pregnancy, singleton pregnancy, NICU, embryo splitting, fetus, multiple fetuses
5 Mythbusters for Intended Parents SurrogatesJanelle DoddJune 24, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogacy blog, surrogate, surrogates, gestational carrier, gestational carriers, gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogate, ivf, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy journey, surrogacy process, pregnant, pregnancy, donor conceived, donor-conceived, donor conceived person, donor-conceived person, assisted reproduction, assisted reproductive technology, free consult, free consultation, schedule today, contact us, become a surrogate, apply now, surrogate pregnancy, surrogacy agency, lgbtqia parents, same sex parents, baby, gay parenting, two moms, two dads, single parent, lgbtq, intended parents, gay parent, blog, new post, read all about it, faq, question, myth, myths, mythbuster, myth busted, Gestational carrier, Gestational Surrogacy
5 Mythbusters for Surrogates SurrogatesJanelle DoddJune 17, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogacy blog, surrogate, surrogates, gestational carrier, gestational carriers, gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogate, ivf, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy journey, surrogacy process, pregnant, pregnancy, donor conceived, donor-conceived, donor conceived person, donor-conceived person, assisted reproduction, assisted reproductive technology, free consult, free consultation, schedule today, contact us, become a surrogate, apply now, surrogate pregnancy, surrogacy agency, lgbtqia parents, same sex parents, baby, gay parenting, two moms, two dads, single parent, lgbtq, intended parents, gay parent, blog, new post, read all about it, faq, question, myth, myths, mythbuster, myth busted, Gestational carrier, Gestational Surrogacy
All Things Termination Industry NewsJanelle DoddJune 10, 2025bright futures families, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, ART, infertility, fertility, surrogacy, surrogate, surrogacy arrangement, surrogacy agency, gestational carrier, gestational surrogate, intended parent, intended parents, surrogacy journey, embryo, fertility clinic, embryo transfer, surrogacy agency support, agency support, independent surrogacy journey, intended parent free consult, parental leave, maternity leave, maternity leave for surrogate, maternity leave for intended parents, parental leave for intended parents, parental leave for surrogacy, maternity leave for surrogacy, pregnancy leave, legal protection, surrogacy law, reproductive law, IP, IPs, surrogacy blog, surrogacy process, parenthood, research, legal professionals, independent journey, independent match, matching process, surrogate medical clearance, surrogate eligibility, surrogate requirements, surrogacy requirements, medical evaluation, medical workup, psychological evaluation, psychological consultation, psych eval, psych consult, legal agreement, compensation, agency fees, surrogacy fees, surrogacy costs, surrogacy expenses, fertility treatments, pregnancy, pregnancy care, medical care, emotional support, communication, post-birth support, adjustment, surrogacy experience, surrogacy FAQ, frequently asked questions, free consultation, contact us, reach out, termination, legal, legal process, legal process of surrogacy, Gestational Surrogate, Gestational Carrier Contract, gestational carrier agreement, Gestational Surrogacy Parentage Act, Gestational Surrogacy, miscarry, miscarriage, reduction, selective reduction, reduction only, no to termination, danger to life, free consult
How to Cope with a Surrogacy Pregnancy Loss, from the IP Perspective LGBTQJanelle DoddJune 3, 2025bright futures families, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, ART, infertility, fertility, surrogacy, surrogate, surrogacy arrangement, surrogacy agency, gestational carrier, gestational surrogate, intended parent, intended parents, surrogacy journey, embryo, fertility clinic, embryo transfer, surrogacy agency support, agency support, independent surrogacy journey, intended parent free consult, parental leave, maternity leave, maternity leave for surrogate, maternity leave for intended parents, parental leave for intended parents, parental leave for surrogacy, maternity leave for surrogacy, pregnancy leave, legal protection, surrogacy law, reproductive law, IP, IPs, surrogacy blog, surrogacy process, parenthood, research, legal professionals, independent journey, independent match, matching process, surrogate medical clearance, surrogate eligibility, surrogate requirements, surrogacy requirements, medical evaluation, medical workup, psychological evaluation, psychological consultation, psych eval, psych consult, legal agreement, compensation, agency fees, surrogacy fees, surrogacy costs, surrogacy expenses, fertility treatments, pregnancy, pregnancy care, medical care, emotional support, communication, post-birth support, adjustment, surrogacy experience, surrogacy FAQ, frequently asked questions, free consultation, contact us, reach out, loss, support, supporting IPs, miscarriage, miscarry, cope, trauma
Embryo Transfer Day: Superstitions, Traditions, and Good Luck Charms Intended ParentsJanelle DoddMay 27, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogacy blog, surrogate, surrogates, gestational carrier, gestational carriers, gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogate, ivf, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy journey, surrogacy process, pregnant, pregnancy, donor conceived, donor-conceived, donor conceived person, donor-conceived person, assisted reproduction, assisted reproductive technology, free consult, free consultation, schedule today, contact us, become a surrogate, apply now, surrogate pregnancy, surrogacy agency, lgbtqia parents, same sex parents, baby, gay parenting, two moms, two dads, single parent, lgbtq, intended parents, gay parent, blog, new post, read all about it, lgbtq parenting, parenthood, myths, gay parenting myths, superstition, superstitions, superstitious, good luck, positive, positive vibes, after transfer, after embryo transfer, positive pregnancy test, french fries, pineapple, fertility, socks, good luck charm, green, yellow, shamrock, clover, brazil nuts, bromelain, uterus, traditions, sticky thoughts, implantation, selenium, turtle, acupuncture, clown, laughter, intended parent, honey, infertility, new blog post
How do surrogate compensation plans vary from agency to agency? SurrogatesJanelle DoddMay 20, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, surrogacy cost, cost estimate, cost of surrogacy, surrogacy timeline, money, expense, escrow, escrow account, escrow for surrogacy, fees, legal fees, attorney fees, ART attorney, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, IP, GC, gestational carrier compensation, clinic cost, agency cost, allowance, medical bill, ivf, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic, infertility, mental health, psychological support, approximate timeline, insurance, surrogacy insurance, surrogate insurance, insurance for surrogate, insurance for surrogacy journey, free consult, free consultation, contact us, risks of surrogacy, faq, questions about surrogacy, surrogacy blog, new blog, blog post, new blog post, read all about it
My Brother is a Divorce Lawyer. Can’t He Draw Up My Surrogacy Contract? Industry NewsJanelle DoddMay 13, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, surrogacy cost, cost estimate, cost of surrogacy, surrogacy timeline, money, expense, escrow, escrow account, escrow for surrogacy, fees, legal fees, attorney fees, ART attorney, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, IP, GC, gestational carrier compensation, clinic cost, agency cost, allowance, medical bill, ivf, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic, infertility, mental health, psychological support, approximate timeline, insurance, surrogacy insurance, surrogate insurance, insurance for surrogate, insurance for surrogacy journey, free consult, free consultation, contact us, risks of surrogacy, faq, questions about surrogacy, surrogacy blog, new blog, blog post, new blog post, read all about it
An Overview of the Surrogacy Process from the Intended Parent Perspective Intended ParentsJanelle DoddApril 29, 2025bright futures families, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, ART, infertility, fertility, surrogacy, surrogate, surrogacy arrangement, surrogacy agency, gestational carrier, gestational surrogate, intended parent, intended parents, surrogacy journey, embryo, fertility clinic, embryo transfer, surrogacy agency support, agency support, independent surrogacy journey, intended parent free consult, parental leave, maternity leave, maternity leave for surrogate, maternity leave for intended parents, parental leave for intended parents, parental leave for surrogacy, maternity leave for surrogacy, pregnancy leave, legal protection, surrogacy law, reproductive law, IP, IPs, surrogacy blog, surrogacy process, parenthood, research, legal professionals, independent journey, independent match, matching process, surrogate medical clearance, surrogate eligibility, surrogate requirements, surrogacy requirements, medical evaluation, medical workup, psychological evaluation, psychological consultation, psych eval, psych consult, legal agreement, compensation, agency fees, surrogacy fees, surrogacy costs, surrogacy expenses, fertility treatments, pregnancy, pregnancy care, medical care, emotional support, communication, post-birth support, adjustment, surrogacy experience, surrogacy FAQ, frequently asked questions, free consultation, contact us, reach out
How do you talk to your child about their surrogacy experience? SurrogatesJanelle DoddApril 22, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogacy blog, surrogate, surrogates, gestational carrier, gestational carriers, gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogate, ivf, in vitro fertilization, surrogacy journey, surrogacy process, pregnant, pregnancy, relationship with surrogate, relationship with intended parents, relationship with gestational carrier, IP and GC relationship, relationship with IPs, relationship with GC, books about surrogacy, surrogates family, surrogates children, surrogate’s family, surrogate’s children, explain surrogacy, explaining surrogacy, explaining surrogacy to others, explaining surrogacy to children, donor conceived, donor-conceived, donor conceived person, donor-conceived person, surrogacy story, surrogacy experience, free consult, free consultation, schedule today, contact us, become a surrogate, apply now, assisted reproduction, assisted reproductive technology
Gestational Surrogacy: A Glossary of Terms Industry NewsJanelle DoddApril 15, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, surrogates, gestational carrier, gestational carriers, gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogate, match meeting, surrogate matching, matching process, gestational carrier agreement, legal contract, surrogacy journey, surrogacy process, surrogacy agency, healthy pregnancy, healthy surrogate, pregnant, acronym, abbreviation, DET, SET, embryo transfer, double embryo transfer, single embryo transfer, mom groups, shortened, stands for, assisted reproduction, assisted reproductive technology, beta test, pregnancy test, BFN, big fat negative, BFP, big fat positive, CD, cycle day, d&c, d & c, d and c, dilation and cutterage, dilation & cutterage, MC, M/C, miscarriage, loss of pregnancy, DE, donor egg, DPT, days post transfer, IVF, IUI, in vitro fertilization, intrauterine insemination, infertility, ED, egg donor, egg donation, embryo donor, embryo donation, donated egg, donated sperm, donated embryo, donated gametes, ET, GC, IP, IPs, intended parents, intended mother, intended father, hCG, pregnancy hormone, LMP, last menstrual period, cycle, OB, OBGYN, OB/GYN, obstetrician, gynecologist, PBO, pre birth order, pre-birth order, parentage, PET, post-embryo transfer, PG, PIO, progesterone, progesterone in oil, RE, reproductive endocrinologist, SCH, subchorionic hemmorhage, SubQ, subcutaneous injections, ultrasound, VBAC, vaginal birth after cesarean, c-section, contact us, become a surrogate, free consult, free consultation
Assisted Reproductive Technology for Gay Couples LGBTQJanelle DoddApril 8, 2025bright futures families, growing families, conceiving bright futures, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, IP, GC, pregnant, pregnancy, expecting parents, parents-to-be, parents to be, fertility, infertility, free consult, free consultation, contact us, questions about surrogacy, lgbtq, LGBTQ, same sex parents, gay parent, two dads, surrogacy resources, parenting resources, two moms, lesbian, same-sex couple, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, options, options for same sex couples, same sex parenting, same-sex parenting, grow families, grow your family, donor, donation, donor gametes, sperm donor, sperm donation, egg donor, egg donation, embryo donor, embryo donation, gamete donor, gamete donation, adoption, adoption agency, lgbtq friendly, IVF, in vitro fertilization, IUI, intrauterine insemination, artificial insemination
Pros and Cons of Self-Matching Intended ParentsJanelle DoddApril 1, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogacy blog, surrogate, gestational carrier, gestational surrogacy, gestational surrogate, surrogate requirements, surrogacy requirements, surrogacy journey, surrogacy process, surrogacy agency, concierge services, match with surrogate, match with intended parents, match with GC, match with IPs, surrogacy matching, match meeting, pros and cons, navigating surrogacy, independent surrogacy journey, independent, independent surrogacy, surrogacy independent match, Surrogacy Cost, costs of surrogacy, cost of surrogacy, clinic cost, medical costs, surrogacy cost, surrogacy costs, agency cost, fertility clinic costs, cost, conflict, paperwork, legal, legal agreement, legal fees, attorney, art attorney, ART attorney, attorneys, attorney fees, assisted reproductive technology attorney, assisted reproductive services, assisted reproduction, self matched, self matching surrogacy, self matching in surrogacy, self matching, become a surrogate, intended mother, intended dad, intended father, intended parent preparation, intended parent, intended parent match, Intended Parents, free consult, consultation, consult, free consultation, intended parent consult, intended parent free consult
The Truth About the “Highest-Paying” Surrogacy Agencies Industry NewsJanelle DoddMarch 18, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, surrogacy cost, cost estimate, cost of surrogacy, surrogacy timeline, money, expense, escrow, escrow account, escrow for surrogacy, fees, legal fees, attorney fees, ART attorney, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, IP, GC, gestational carrier compensation, clinic cost, agency cost, allowance, medical bill, ivf, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic, infertility, mental health, psychological support, approximate timeline, insurance, surrogacy insurance, surrogate insurance, insurance for surrogate, insurance for surrogacy journey, surrogate stories, free consult, free consultation, contact us, risks of surrogacy, faq, questions about surrogacy, surrogacy agencies, surrogate reimbursement, surrogate reimbursements
Concierge Surrogacy Services for LGBTQ Families Intended Parents, LGBTQJanelle DoddFebruary 11, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, surrogacy cost, cost estimate, cost of surrogacy, surrogacy timeline, money, expense, escrow, escrow account, escrow for surrogacy, fees, legal fees, attorney fees, ART attorney, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, IP, GC, gestational carrier compensation, clinic cost, agency cost, allowance, medical bill, ivf, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic, infertility, mental health, psychological support, approximate timeline, insurance, surrogacy insurance, surrogate insurance, insurance for surrogate, insurance for surrogacy journey, surrogate stories, free consult, free consultation, contact us, risks of surrogacy, faq, questions about surrogacy, FAQ, FAQ About Surrogacy, surrogacy faq, matching with intended parents, matching with surrogate, matching preferences, matching with intended parent, matching with IPs, matching with gestational carrier, Matching, match with intended parents, matching preference, matching agency, match process, match meeting, matching, matching process, self matching surrogacy, self matching in surrogacy, self matching, surrogate matching, surrogacy matching, surrogacy matching program, surrogacy matching time, surrogate matching., LGBT Surrogate Matching, matched, self matched, independent, independent surrogacy journey, independent surrogacy, surrogacy independent match
5 Frequently Asked Questions About Surrogacy from Intended Parents Intended ParentsJanelle DoddFebruary 4, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, surrogacy cost, cost estimate, cost of surrogacy, surrogacy timeline, money, expense, escrow, escrow account, escrow for surrogacy, fees, legal fees, attorney fees, ART attorney, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, IP, GC, gestational carrier compensation, clinic cost, agency cost, allowance, medical bill, ivf, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic, infertility, mental health, psychological support, approximate timeline, insurance, surrogacy insurance, surrogate insurance, insurance for surrogate, insurance for surrogacy journey, surrogate stories, free consult, free consultation, contact us, risks of surrogacy, faq, questions about surrogacy, FAQ, FAQ About Surrogacy, surrogacy faq
Important things to know about IVF and Gestational Surrogacy Industry NewsJanelle DoddJanuary 21, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, surrogacy cost, cost estimate, cost of surrogacy, surrogacy timeline, money, expense, escrow, escrow account, escrow for surrogacy, fees, legal fees, attorney fees, ART attorney, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, IP, GC, gestational carrier compensation, clinic cost, agency cost, allowance, medical bill, ivf, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic, infertility, mental health, psychological support, approximate timeline, insurance, surrogacy insurance, surrogate insurance, insurance for surrogate, insurance for surrogacy journey, surrogate stories, free consult, free consultation, contact us, risks of surrogacy, faq, questions about surrogacy
Cons to Surrogacy Intended ParentsJanelle DoddJanuary 7, 2025bright futures families, growing families, surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, surrogacy journey, surrogacy agency, surrogacy process, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, surrogacy cost, cost estimate, cost of surrogacy, surrogacy timeline, money, expense, escrow, escrow account, escrow for surrogacy, fees, legal fees, attorney fees, ART attorney, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, IP, GC, gestational carrier compensation, clinic cost, agency cost, allowance, medical bill, ivf, IVF, in vitro fertilization, fertility clinic, infertility, mental health, psychological support, approximate timeline, insurance, surrogacy insurance, surrogate insurance, insurance for surrogate, insurance for surrogacy journey, surrogate stories, free consult, free consultation, contact us, cons, cons to surrogacy
Maternity/Pregnancy Leave: How It Applies to Surrogates and Intended Parents Maternity/Pregnancy Leave: How it applies to surrogates and IPs Read More Industry NewsJanelle DoddDecember 24, 2024bright futures families, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, ART, infertility, fertility, surrogacy, surrogate, surrogacy arrangement, surrogacy agency, gestational carrier, gestational surrogate, intended parent, intended parents, surrogacy journey, embryo, fertility clinic, embryo transfer, surrogacy agency support, agency support, independent surrogacy journey, intended parent free consult, parental leave, maternity leave, maternity leave for surrogate, maternity leave for intended parents, parental leave for intended parents, parental leave for surrogacy, maternity leave for surrogacy, pregnancy leave, legal protection, surrogacy law, reproductive law
How to support a surrogate pregnancy How to support a GC pregnancy Read More LGBTQJanelle DoddDecember 10, 2024bright futures families, assisted reproductive technology, assisted reproduction, ART, infertility, fertility, surrogacy, surrogate, surrogacy arrangement, surrogacy agency, gestational carrier, gestational surrogate, intended parent, intended parents, surrogacy journey, embryo, fertility clinic, embryo transfer, surrogacy agency support, agency support, independent surrogacy journey, intended parent free consult, surrogate matching, match meeting, match process, matching with surrogate, matching with gestational carrier, matching with intended parent, matching with intended parents, support for surrogate, IP GC relationship, relationship with surrogate, relationship with intended parents, relationship with GC, relationship with IPs, gift for surrogate, surrogate gift, gestational carrier gift, GC gift, gestational surrogate gift, communication