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surrogacy blogAdvocates for Surrogacy is a full service agency.  We provide thorough, knowledgeable and compassionate support to Intended Parents and surrogates.  Part of our role is to stay current on trends and news and to share this information with the surrogacy community and our surrogacy blog is an important tool in how we do that.

Our Surrogacy Blog is a place where we present compelling news, opinion and analysis about a variety of topics involving surrogacy and egg donation, making it an invaluable source to Intended Parents, Surrogates and professionals working in the Assisted Reproductive Technology community.     We provide commentary and opinion on  issues that we believe are important.  We strive to keep you informed of the latest news and trends.  Assisted Reproductive Technology is continually changing throughout the world.  We do our best to  keep you informed.

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International Surrogacy? Penny Wise, Pound Foolish?

Intended Parents who seek surrogacy programs in foreign countries outside the United States to save costs face particular risks as presented in this article.  Ukraine was a popular foreign destination for surrogacy. When the war started in Ukraine, the country of Georgia was hosting an ever-growing surrogacy program for foreigners. Now, there are bills being   …Continue Reading

12 Important Provisions in a Surrogacy Contract

The provisions in a surrogacy contract should outline the rights, responsibilities and expectations of all parties involved in the surrogacy arrangement. While the specific terms may vary depending on the state law and preferences of the surrogate and intended parents, here are 12 important  provisions in a surrogacy contract that your contract should include: Compensation   …Continue Reading

Travel When You are a Surrogate

Surrogacy contracts impose restrictions against traveling outside the United States typically once a surrogate is on medications and often outside the state where the surrogate lives in the second trimester.  Contracts will further impose travel restrictions in late 2nd trimester of around 100-150 miles from the delivery hospital.  Travel restrictions for surrogates in surrogacy contracts   …Continue Reading

Surrogate Program Compensation 2023 Summary

As a surrogate, you will receive excellent compensation and benefits during your journey and a lifetime of personal rewards knowing you gave the most meaningful gift ever to someone who is not able to have a child.  You are truly an extraordinary woman and the financial rewards and benefits you receive should reflect that.   We   …Continue Reading

California Surrogate Program Summary

As a California surrogate, you will receive excellent compensation and benefits during your journey and a lifetime of personal rewards knowing you gave the most meaningful gift ever to someone who is not able to have a child.  You are truly an extraordinary woman and the financial rewards and benefits you receive should reflect that.     …Continue Reading

Why a Surrogate Needs an Agency

There are many independent matching sites and groups.  The idea of independent matching and being able to jump right in and start meeting Intended Parents may seem exciting.  Independent matching may seem much more personal and less bureaucratic than contacting an agency.  An independent match may feel like a surrogate has much more control  in   …Continue Reading

Preparing to Become a Surrogate

Becoming a surrogate is a significant commitment and involves various physical, emotional, and legal considerations. Here are some steps a potential surrogate can take in preparing to become a surrogate and to speed up the process.: 1. Research: Start by researching the surrogacy process, the legalities involved, and the requirements for becoming a surrogate in   …Continue Reading

The Click: Why is the matching process so important in a surrogacy match for both Intended Parents and Surrogates?

This post is about THE CLICK that should happen between Intended Parents and Surrogates.   Of course, a surrogate must meet basic qualifications for becoming a surrogate but there is much more to a great match.  We have a team of professionals that evaluate the match including our agency, the fertility clinic, and the mental   …Continue Reading

Learn More About the Surrogate Mother Requirements

For a woman who is considering whether to become a surrogate, there are many considerations to understand.  First, a woman must meet the basic requirements for becoming a surrogate.  Secondly, a woman must understand the commitment and expectations that being a surrogate requires.        The following are some additional considerations besides meeting the basic   …Continue Reading

What People Are Saying

  • “Here’s the thing, I thought we could save money by handling the surrogacy ourselves, but the truth is that we tried and we lost time and almost got ourselves into a mess. Our fertility clinic recommended we try an agency and gave us a few recommendations. Advocates for Surrogacy was on the list. We called, we never looked back. Candace and the team were amazing from the time we began matching with a surrogate which was a totally different experience from when we were trying to do that ourselves to handling the contract, to the medical process all the way to the delivery of our beautiful daughter.”

    — B and Z

  • “Candace is great. We must have met with her 3 or 4 times and she was always patient and provided all the answers we needed and when we finally signed up we felt comfortable and at ease. We had called several other agencies before finding Advocates for Surrogacy and the experience was very different. We received information and had a chance to speak with the director but it was obvious that we were expected to make a decision based on information and one meeting. We just didn’t think that was enough for the emotional and financial commitment that surrogacy requires.”

    — Sheila T.

  • “Our surrogacy journey was not easy. We had some false starts with surrogates and then our surrogate had 2 miscarriages but through it all Candace was there to help us get through the rough patches and helped us to stay the course. Candace would always check in with me regularly after the miscarriages and I really appreciated that. Our surrogate also had the same experience with Candace continually checking in with her. All I can say is that surrogacy can have some bumps but having Candace beside us made all the difference. We never lost our faith and confidence and in the end our dreams of having a child came true times two!”

    — M&M

  • “I’ve had 4 surrogate journeys. Candace is great to work with. She is caring and understanding. I had a wonderful experience with Advocates for Surrogacy and would go through them anytime. Thanks Candace for another unforgettable journey.”

    — P.D.

  • “Advocates for Surrogacy was our lifesaver. My cousin agreed to be our surrogate but we did not have the finances for IVF after several failed attempts on our own. I started to look at international programs and stumbled upon Advocates for Surrogacy’s Guatemala IVF Program. It was our answer. Even with the travel costs, it was a major savings. The doctors at the clinic were great and really took time to explain everything. Candace’s team in Guatemala were great. We were picked up at the airport, taken to the clinic and never felt we were on our own.”

    — Tara K.

  • “I just completed my 5th surrogacy journey and my first with Advocates for Surrogacy. I was with another agency for 1st and 3rd journeys and did 2nd and 4th independently. My 1st and 3rd were so so and not much support from agency. 2nd independent was good but I had some problems with bills getting paid on time. My 2nd independent journey was a total mess so I definitely don’t recommend going independent even with experience. I can honestly say that working with Candace was great. She went to bat for me when I needed it and was always there.”

    — C.T.