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NES Assurance: Bringing Transparency to Fertility Costs - 4 min read

The Story Behind NES Assurance NES Assurance was founded out of both professional experience and a personal turning point. The company’s founder previously worked in managed care, focusing on helping insurers and healthcare organizations control rising medical costs. Over time, this exposure highlighted inefficiencies and inconsistencies in healthcare billing, especially in specialized areas. A shift in priorities led to stepping away from that role, and…

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Psychological screening and counseling during a gestational surrogacy journey
Parents

Psychological Screening in Surrogacy: Why It Matters More Than You Think - 3 min read

Last reviewed: August 2026. Psychological evaluation and counseling are important parts of a well-managed gestational-surrogacy journey. Their purpose is not to guarantee a conflict-free or emotionally easy experience. Instead, they help the gestational carrier, intended parents and professionals explore readiness, expectations, communication, support and informed consent before treatment begins.Why psychological evaluation mattersASRM recommends psychosocial evaluation and counseling for gestational carriers. Surrogacy involves medical treatment, pregnancy,…

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Vet a Surrogate Profile
Surrogates

How to Vet a Surrogate Profile Effectively - 4 min read

If you are starting your journey to find a surrogate, reviewing profiles can feel overwhelming. With so many options available across different platforms and every surrogacy agency, it is important to know how to properly evaluate each candidate. A well-structured surrogate profile screening process helps you reduce risk, save time, and move forward with confidence. In this guide, we will walk you through exactly how to…

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Intended parent searching for a gestational surrogate in the United States
Parents

Surrogate Search Options: Agency vs Platform vs Independent Match - 4 min read

Finding the right surrogate is one of the most important steps in your journey to parenthood. Whether you’re just beginning to explore surrogacy or are ready to move forward, understanding how to find a surrogate in the United States can save you time, reduce stress, and significantly improve your chances of a successful match. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the most effective ways…

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Become a surrogate
Surrogates

How to Become a Surrogate in the U.S.: Step-by-Step Guide - 5 min read

What Happens After You Apply to Be a Surrogate? This page focuses on the application-to-clearance stage for prospective gestational carriers. If you are looking for the broader eligibility and journey overview, see our complete guide to becoming a surrogate. In the U.S., most journeys involve gestational surrogacy, meaning: The surrogate does not use her own eggsThe embryo is created through IVFThe surrogate has no genetic…

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Smart Surrogacy Review: Matching, Screening, Fees, Compensation & Support - 4 min read

A Mission Born from Personal Experience Smart Surrogacy was founded with one clear purpose - to make surrogacy kinder, clearer, and more affordable for families around the world. The agency’s story begins with personal experience: after witnessing her own family’s infertility struggles and her sister’s heartbreak, the founder set out to create a more compassionate alternative. “We exist to help well-deserving families bring home a…

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Vibrant Coast
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Supporting Surrogates Through Movement: An Interview with Vibrant Coast Physical Therapy & Wellness - 4 min read

The Story Behind Vibrant Coast Vibrant Coast Physical Therapy & Wellness was founded after years of working within traditional, insurance-based physical therapy models. The founder, Jessica Chellsen, who holds a Doctorate in Physical Therapy and is also a Certified Strength and Conditioning Specialist wanted to create a space where care could be holistic, flexible, and accessible. Three years ago, Vibrant Coast Physical Therapy & Wellness…

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PrimaVita Surrogacy
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PrimaVita Surrogacy: A Decade of Personalized Support for Intended Parents and Surrogates - 3 min read

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…

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CapexMD
Parents

CapexMD Review (2026): Fertility Loans, Rates & Terms - 3 min read

Last reviewed: August 2026. CapexMD is a U.S. fertility-focused lender offering unsecured personal loans for eligible fertility-related services and medications. Loan products, interest rates, fees, provider eligibility and promotional offers can change, so borrowers should verify the current disclosures directly with CapexMD before applying or accepting financing.What CapexMD currently financesCapexMD's current public materials describe financing for fertility-related services that can include IVF, IUI, ICSI, medications,…

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Surrogacy Requirements
Surrogates

How 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 are intended to identify relevant risks and support informed decision-making. They can reduce avoidable risk, but they cannot ensure an uncomplicated pregnancy or a particular outcome. 2. Age & Pregnancy History: Proven Readiness…

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LGBTQ+ Surrogacy
Parents

LGBTQ+ Surrogacy: How Surrogates Make Dreams Come True - 3 min read

1. Why Surrogacy Matters for LGBTQ+ Families For many LGBTQ+ individuals and couples, gestational surrogacy can provide a path to parenthood when carrying a pregnancy is not possible or not part of the family-building plan. In gestational surrogacy, the carrier is not genetically related to the baby because the embryo is created using eggs and sperm from the intended parents and/or donors. 2. Building Strong…

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Gestational surrogate pregnancy and questions about twins and embryo transfer
Surrogates

Do Surrogates Get Paid More for Twins? Twin Bonus & Extra Compensation - 3 min read

Last reviewed: August 2026. Yes, many gestational-carrier agreements provide additional compensation if a surrogate carries twins, but there is no universal “twin bonus” or standard nationwide amount. The amount, timing and conditions should be negotiated and written into the gestational-carrier agreement before treatment begins. It is also important to separate the financial question from the medical one: a twin pregnancy carries greater medical risk than…

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