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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.

Infertility Awareness Week – April 24-April 30

Infertility affects 1 in 8 couples and affects both men and women. Infertility is defined as a medical condition which is diagnosed after six months of unprotected sexual intercourse for a woman under 35 years of age and one year for a woman 35 and older. Invisible Loss and Silent Grief When we consider the   …Continue Reading

COVID-19 Update

The team at Advocates for Surrogacy is keeping a close eye on COVID-19 and the recommendations being given by the American Society of Reproductive Medicine (ASRM). ASRM is providing guidance to fertility clinics beginning to open and in recognition that infertility is a serious disease and so continuing to offer medical services to those facing   …Continue Reading

What Can a Surrogate Expect from her Journey?

Becoming a surrogate is one of life’s biggest decisions and will take commitment and dedication. No two journeys are the same. You will have hopes and dreams for your journey and you will also begin your journey with many questions and perhaps some anxiety. As you begin your journey, you will need to do some   …Continue Reading

Most Frequent Questions from Women Considering to Become a Surrogate

There are a few frequent questions that we get asked by almost all surrogate candidates:  What if the Intended Parents change their minds once I’m pregnant? What is something happens to the Intended Parents and I’m pregnant? What about insurance?  I’m not insured. Surrogates are excited about the prospect of helping someone who can’t have   …Continue Reading

Termination Clauses in Surrogacy Agreements

An article appeared in the Huffington Post from the perspective of a couple one of whom was a traditional surrogate for another couple.  The article centers on the issue of termination clauses in surrogacy agreements.  The article unfortunately and the opinion of this couple is fraught with misconceptions about termination clauses and in my opinion,   …Continue Reading

Gay Parenting Rights and the Supreme Court

In a landmark decision in 2015, the U.S. Supreme Court ruled in Obergefell v. Hodges, that the fundamental right to marry is guaranteed to same-sex couples by both the Due Process Clause and the Equal Protection Clause of the Fourteenth Amendment to the United States Constitution. This decision represented a great victory for gay rights.   …Continue Reading

Choosing a Fertility Clinic for Surrogacy

When choosing a fertility clinic for surrogacy arrangements, or even for fertility services for treatment for IVF and other procedures, there are a number of factors Intended Parents should consider when making their decision.  The choices and issues may seem overwhelming at first but a full service surrogacy agency will help Intended Parents navigate these   …Continue Reading

Five Questions to Ask a Surrogacy Agency After You Have Asked the Basics

When choosing a surrogacy agency, you will find many lists with important basic questions to ask agencies which you are considering for your surrogacy journey. These lists will include questions such as: How long have you been in business? How many surrogacy arrangements have you completed? Have you been sued? These questions should remain on   …Continue Reading

Become a Surrogate Mother: To Be or Not to Be

Congratulations for Considering to Become a Surrogate Mother It’s amazing you are thinking about it. It takes a pretty special woman who will consider the prospect of carrying a baby for someone unable to do so. Actually, it takes a lot of courage and it takes a lot of heart. So, again, congratulations for getting   …Continue Reading

From Infertility to Adoption or Surrogacy: Making the Transition

Infertility can strike in many ways. It might be a known result of a medical issue in the past. It might not. It might be that you are going through life and everything is going well – got the degree, good job, career humming along, found the person you want to share the journey with,   …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.