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Expecting Answers Interviews Baby Quest Foundation – The Grant Program That Offers Hope To Intended Parents - 4 min read

Ronny Shwartz Dgani sat down with Pamela Hirsch - co-founder of non-profit organization Baby Quest Foundation - to help raise awareness to this important and unique grant program.  How did you start your journey in the fertility market and what inspired you to start Baby Quest?  After witnessing our daughter’s long struggles with infertility, we were fortunate to be able to help her and her…

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In the Spotlight – Genesis Group - 9 min read

In a nutshell: Honesty and complete transparency; a diverse, talented group of people from various ethnic backgrounds, all with a deep-rooted passion for helping people; an agency that meticulously guides and tailors each experience to ensure intended parents have total peace of mind. Founder and President: Lisa Chiya, a founding member of Genesis Group and a board member of nonprofit organization SEEDS (The Society for…

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Surrogates

How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid? - 4 min read

All the  women who become surrogates do so to help others fulfill their dream of a family. And still, women who go through the effort of becoming surrogates, meet all the surrogacy requirements, invest a lot of their time and energy and make quite a few sacrifices to carry a baby to term, are completely deserving of getting properly compensated for it.  However, the compensation…

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Parents

Surrogate Mother Requirements And Qualifications - 5 min read

Whether you’re an intended parent looking for a surrogate or a woman who wants to know how to become a surrogate - the following information will help you understand the screening process each potential surrogate is required to go through.  What Are The Requirements To Becoming A Surrogate?  Each screening process begins with an initial screening, which is basically a questionnaire that determines whether a…

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The Different Types Of Surrogacy - 4 min read

Medically, there are two types of surrogacy - traditional and gestational, while the type of surrogacy is determined by two factors: 1. How the embryo is created, and 2. Whether the surrogate (carrier) is also the biological mother.  However, technically, there are 3 more types of surrogacy available to intended parents.  What Are The Different Types Of Surrogacy? 1. Traditional Surrogacy (TS) This type of…

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Parents

Experts Weigh-In On The Importance Of Genetics & Family Tree In Egg Donation - 6 min read

Expecting Answers spoke with 2 third-party reproduction experts about why intended parents should consider an egg donor’s family tree.  “Choosing an egg donor can feel like a very emotional process and that’s very understandable, whether you're a single parent or a gay couple who need the egg donation to complete all the other pieces of the puzzle, or if you're a heterosexual couple that’s experiencing…

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In the Spotlight – Eternal Spring - 4 min read

In a nutshell. Bespoke, boutique-like agency, highly personal service, rapid start times and fast process. Founder - Dr. Kyle Kramer We are a boutique agency in Guatemala that works personally with each client. We take our work very personally and do not accept more than four clients per month. As the founder, I give every intended parent my phone number and I communicate with them…

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Fertility Expert: Save Time and Money By Gauging Egg Donor Potential - 6 min read

On our latest Expecting Answers episode, we spoke with Xiomara Hernandez, international liaison at the Idaho Center for Reproductive Medicine and a highly experienced third party reproduction professional, to share with us some insider information on choosing the right donor. Here are her tips for intended parents, in her own words.  Basically, choosing an egg donor is probably the most difficult decision. It’s also very…

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Parents

The Legal Angle To Surrogacy: How To Avoid Crucial Mistakes - 6 min read

We interviewed Victoria Gelfand - a legal expert in the field of surrogacy law whose law firm also functions as a facilitator of surrogacy procedures for Israeli intended parents - to find out what advice she can give intended parents starting their surrogacy journey.  Do you have any tips for intended parents who are looking for a surrogate, egg donor or fertility clinic and agency?…

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The Legal Angle To Surrogacy: Intended Parents’ Rights And The Ethical Aspect - 6 min read

We interviewed Victoria Gelfand - a legal expert in the field of surrogacy law whose law firm also functions as a facilitator of surrogacy journeys - to find out what rights intended parents have after their child is born and what is her view on the ethical aspect of surrogacy.  Tell me about the last step in the surrogacy journey - the birth. I know…

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Surrogates

How to Become a Surrogate Mother? Everything You Need To Know About Becoming A Surrogate - 7 min read

Whether your reasons are altruistic, financial or both - becoming a surrogate is one of the most selfless choices you can make, but it is also a very complicated process. That’s why it’s crucial you fully understand the commitment you’ll be making, the challenges you may face and the journey you are about to embark on. What is a surrogate mother? Surrogacy is a method…

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In the Spotlight: Omega Family Global - 6 min read

In a nutshell. Compassion, professionalism, transparency, and reliability, and personalized support throughout the journey. Owner and founder. Frederick Gaston Our team of experts has many years of experience in the industry. Understanding that surrogacy starts with building relationships - agency with intended parents, agency with surrogate, intended parents to surrogate, all parties to IVF Center, etc. - is key to keeping the journey personal and…

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