In this interview, we explore PrimaVita Surrogacy’s mission, process, and approach to ethical and supportive surrogacy. The Story and Mission Behind PrimaVita Surrogacy Founded in 2015, PrimaVita Surrogacy was created from lived experience. The team emphasizes that their understanding goes beyond the legal and medical aspects they know firsthand the emotional complexities that both intended parents and gestational carriers experience. “Our mission is to ensure…
read moreCapexMD: Fertility-Focused Financing with Compassion and Speed - 4 min read
A Mission Rooted in Personal Fertility Experience CapexMD’s founding story is deeply personal. Having faced fertility challenges firsthand, the company’s leadership recognized a gap in the market traditional lenders didn’t understand the urgency or emotional complexity of fertility care. “Having experienced my own fertility struggles, I realized there were no options for patients going through this,” the founder explains. “It was important to offer financing…
read moreHow Surrogacy Requirements Protect You - 3 min read
1. Health Screenings Safeguard Your Well‑Being Before you start, your health will be thoroughly evaluated physically and emotionally. Medical checks look at your overall health, reproductive history, and mental resilience. These screenings ensure you're in a strong place, reducing risks for you and the baby. 2. Age & Pregnancy History: Proven Readiness Most programs require that you have already carried and delivered at least one…
read moreLGBTQ+ Surrogacy: How Surrogates Make Dreams Come True - 3 min read
1. Why Surrogacy Matters for LGBTQ+ Families For many LGBTQ+ couples or individuals, traditional paths to parenthood aren’t available. Surrogacy presents a beautiful, viable way to build a family with a genetic link. Whether through gestational or traditional surrogacy, this journey can be both medically achievable and emotionally powerful. 2. Building Strong Bonds with Intended Parents A key part of the process is the bond…
read moreDo Surrogates Get Paid More for Carrying Twins? - 3 min read
1. Why Compensation Might Be Higher for Twins Carrying twins increases the physical and emotional demands on your body and often requires more intensive prenatal care. Higher compensation helps ensure you're fully supported through a more complex and demanding journey. 2. Common Twin Surrogacy Compensation Structures Compensation for twins varies, but typical models include: ModelDescriptionFlat Dual-Baby BonusA one-time payment added to your base compensation after…
read moreWhat to Expect Postpartum as a Surrogate - 3 min read
1. Physical Recovery: Give Your Body Time Just like any new parent, your body will need time to recover—whether you had a vaginal birth or a C-section. Expect changes like: Bleeding (lochia) that tapers off over 4–6 weeksAbdominal cramps, pelvic discomfort, and sore musclesBreast engorgement if milk builds up despite not nursing Allow yourself rest, gentle movement, and care for healing tissues your body just…
read moreTalking to Your Kids About Being a Surrogate - 3 min read
If you’re thinking about being a surrogate, one of the most important conversations you’ll have is with your own children. Explaining surrogacy to them can feel emotional and complex but with honesty, simplicity, and reassurance, it can become a powerful opportunity to teach empathy, kindness, and love. 1. Start the Conversation Early It’s best to begin the conversation as soon as you’ve decided to pursue…
read moreWhat Happens After a Surrogate Delivers - 4 min read
1. In the Delivery Room: Shared Joy & Care Often, intended parents are there for labor and delivery. They'll support you during this intense moment, and once the baby arrives, you’ll witness them hold their newborn for the first time, an emotional and joyous experience that many surrogates describe as magical. 2. Immediate Postpartum: Physical Recovery After delivery, you’ll enter the hospital recovery phase, which…
read moreWhy BMI Matters for Prospective Surrogates - 3 min read
1. What Is BMI and How Is It Calculated? BMI is a number based on your height and weight. It’s a quick, easy way for clinics and medical teams to screen for risk factors. While it’s not the full story, BMI gives healthcare providers an initial snapshot of your health status. 2. How BMI Impacts IVF Success and Pregnancy For gestational surrogacy, standard IVF medication…
read moreSurrogacy in Armenia: Is This the New Hope for Intended Parents? - 4 min read
In recent years, surrogacy has become a complex and sensitive issue worldwide, with frequent legal changes and differing approaches from country to country. While some countries have tightened their policies, others have emerged as new players in the international surrogacy arena. Armenia is one of the countries that has rekindled interest among intended parents, raising the question of whether it offers a true new hope…
read moreA Personal Journey Becomes a Mission Eggvise Agency was founded in 2024 by Kilmar Ramirez who had personally gone through the egg donation process. Experiencing firsthand how impersonal and unclear it could be, she set out to build something different—an agency that values compassion, clarity, and connection for both donors and intended parents. “Our mission is to bring warmth to egg donation,” Kilmar explains. “We…
read more5 Essential Steps to Take Before You Become a Surrogate - 3 min read
1. Check Your Eligibility & Health Readiness Before anything else, you’ll go through a thorough health and wellness screening—both physical and mental. Agencies and medical teams will review your medical history, reproductive health, and emotional resilience. It’s all about ensuring you’re in great shape, both body and mind, to carry a pregnancy safely. 2. Set Up a Strong Support System Surrogacy is a journey, but…
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