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How to Become a Surrogate Mother: Requirements & Process (2026) - 5 min read

Last reviewed: August 2026. Becoming a gestational surrogate is a significant medical, emotional and legal commitment. A prospective carrier should not rely on one universal checklist: agencies may use preliminary criteria, but the treating fertility clinic makes the final medical-clearance decision after reviewing pregnancy history, current health and the planned treatment.What is a gestational surrogate?A gestational surrogate, also called a gestational carrier, becomes pregnant through…

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Frederick Gaston- Owner and co-founder, Omega
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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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Elsa Hensel
My Journey

A Conversation with A Two-Time Surrogate About the Blessings & Challenges of Surrogacy - 1 min read

So far, Elsa Hensel had two surrogate journeys and when she sat down for an intimate conversation with our CMO and co-founder, Ronny Schwartz-Dgani, she spoke candidly about: - What are the common misconceptions surrounding surrogacy?- How do you explain your surrogacy pregnancy to family, friends and colleagues? - What are the non-financial rewards of surrogacy?- What are the benefits of maintaining a close relationship…

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Lisa Schuman
Parents

The Benefits of Using a Mental Health Professional in Surrogacy & Egg Donation - 5 min read

Therapists with an expertise in fertility provide three types of services that can help make the complex and challenging surrogacy journey run more smoothly. 1. Surrogate and egg donor screening Psychological assessment and psychoeducation are intended to explore readiness, informed consent, expectations, support, boundaries and potential psychosocial concerns. They complement medical screening but do not guarantee that a match or journey will be successful.  If…

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Parents

How Did COVID Affect The Surrogacy Journey? Legal Expert Victoria Gelfand On Expecting Answers - 1 min read

We asked Victoria Gelfand, a legal expert in the field of surrogacy law who’s law firm also functions as a fertility agency, to answer your questions about Covid, the surrogacy process and more: - How did Covid affect the surrogacy journey? - How did the pandemic affect the availability of qualified surrogates? - Are surrogates required to get vaccinated? - What’s the best way to…

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

In a nutshell. Personal attention, accessibility and greater focus on the individual needs of each client so that they may enjoy the journey in the best way possible. Co-founders. Brie Powers and Monica Villa Our agency, Heartland Surrogacy, specializes in personal attention and accessibility. Our team-based approach to case management provides the security that comes from having support when it’s needed. Additionally, our clients benefit…

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Xiomara Hernandez
Parents

Fertility Clinic Expert on How to Choose an Egg Donor, Money Saving Tips and More - 2 min read

Your questions answered: - How to choose an egg donor? - Why is a donor's family tree important? - When you choose a donor, when is it best to use a clinic and when an agency?  - Open donation - is it right for me? - What's the best way to choose a provider for the surrogacy journey? - Are there ways to save on…

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My Journey

My Journey: Elena Ridley The Infertility Warrior - 8 min read

We asked influencer Elena Ridley to tell us about her experience with egg donation, how she coped with crises along the way and what tips she would give others who are about to embark on their own egg donation journey. You describe yourself as an infertility warrior. Can you share some meaningful moments from your battle?   My personal belief is that anyone who is dealing…

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Victoria Gelfand
Parents

A Legal Expert Weighs In On The Serious Risks Involved In Twin Surrogacy - 8 min read

Editor's note (August 2026): This is a historical 2022 interview presenting the interviewee's perspective on twin surrogacy. Medical guidance has continued to evolve. Current embryo-transfer decisions should be made by the treating fertility clinic with the gestational carrier's informed consent, and insurance and parentage questions should be reviewed for the specific jurisdiction and policies involved. We spoke with Victoria Gelfand, a legal expert in the…

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Parents

LGBTQ+ Surrogacy Guide: Process, Donors, Costs & Legal Planning - 2 min read

Last reviewed: August 2026. LGBTQ+ intended parents can pursue gestational surrogacy through the same core medical and screening steps used in other surrogacy journeys, but donor-gamete planning and parentage strategy may require additional attention depending on the family structure and jurisdiction.Do LGBTQ+ intended parents need different fertility testing?Testing is based on the people providing eggs or sperm and the treatment plan, not sexual orientation. If…

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Jasmine Hsieh
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Love & Kindness Surrogacy Review: Matching, Screening, Fees & Support - 7 min read

In a nutshell. Low, reasonable costs; A strong focus on the basics, which is serving people with the purest heart and doing what is the best for the clients, be it intended parents, surrogates, or egg donors. Founder and Program Director. Jasmine Hsieh In Love & Kindness Surrogacy we strive to keep the costs as low and reasonable as possible, but we also offer unparalleled…

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My Journey

Two-Time Surrogate Story: Elsa Hensel’s Experience & Lessons - 12 min read

Elsa, it’s such a pleasure to speak with you about your surrogate journey. How did you start thinking about becoming a surrogate? I thought about being a surrogate back in 2014. My son was a toddler and I couldn’t imagine my life without him. I also wanted to be pregnant again so that is where it all began. I was young but it had been…

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