Q & A : Surrogacy!
How has this pregnancy differed or been similar to my own pregnancies… Going into surrogacy I didn’t initially think it would be much different than my own pregnancies. It was very different for me physically and emotionally. Taking a daily injection for 10 weeks, that alone was quite a journey. The hormones from the injections seemed to amplify my pregnancy symptoms. I was more nauseous and fatigued than with my own pregnancies. I wasn’t able to eat anything, and smells were very hard to deal with. I felt very sick/nauseous until I was done with the injections. I was a
Matching part 2!
So we left where I had to wait a month to get into the cardiologist for a check up because my cholesterol was just above normal at 202. Well I had that appointment just the other day and ... Everything is fine! Just as we expected. After this appointment everything seemed to take off at rocket speed. I guess after waiting over 2 months and moving at a snail's pace anything would seem fast. However the same day I had my cardiologist appointment that office sent the report to my agency, NYSC, which sent it immediately to the fertility clinic of the IP's. This same day the
Matching with IPs
The agency found a couple based on my criteria and with my consent, they shared my surrogate profile with the prospective IPs. We mutually checked our background information. The agency set up a pre-match meeting over Zoom. It was about an hour call. They asked me why I am doing surrogacy, about my family background, education, my kids, my husband and medical issues. I also asked why they are pursuing surrogacy, about their family, about their marriage. Both parties were very happy after meeting and ready to go ahead.
NY Surrogates & NY Intended Parents: What to do before the CPSA becomes Law in February 2021
It’s just over 2 months until the New York Child Parent Security Act becomes effective on February 15, 2021! This law changes everything about surrogacy in New York – most importantly, it will legalize compensated surrogacy – finally! Since compensated surrogacy is still illegal in NY until February, surrogates and intended parents can’t officially start the surrogacy process until then, but there are definitely things NY surrogates and NY intended parents can be doing to prepare for February. NY Intended Parents If you’re reading this as a prospective intended parent, I’m sure you’re anxious to get started on your journey
Independent Surrogacy vs. Agency Surrogacy: the Surrogate’s Perspective
Unless you are considering being a surrogate for a friend or family member, the advantages of working with a surrogacy agency often far outweigh the disadvantages. If you choose not to work with an agency, that’s considered an independent surrogacy journey. Screening & Eligibility Surrogates working with a surrogacy agency do have to be carefully screened before they’re approved to be matched (read about the details of that process here: Surrogacy Process - New York Surrogacy Center (nysurrogacycenter.com)). Although the surrogate screening process may seem like a lot of work, it’s a very important part of the overall process. The
Independent Surrogacy vs. Agency Surrogacy: the Intended Parents Perspective
When we talk to Intended Parents about why they chose or are considering an independent surrogacy journey, rather than an agency surrogacy journey, the main reason is almost always cost. We understand that. Surrogacy is expensive. But we also hear a lot of horror stories of independent surrogacy journeys gone wrong. Too often we hear about potential surrogates who connect with intended parents online, start the process, and then disappear. And many Intended Parents have had this happen to them more than once. Losing a surrogate like this is devastating – and can also be expensive if you’ve invested money
Surrogate Eligibility
When it comes to determining if a woman is eligible to become a surrogate, there are legal requirements, agency policies, and fertility clinic requirements she must comply with. Legal RequirementsUnder New York Law, a woman must meet the following criteria to become a surrogate:• At least 21 years old• US citizen or legal permanent resident• Single, married with her spouse participating, or married but legally separated if her spouse is not participating (check out our blog on surrogates’ spouses: https://nysurrogacycenter.com/surrogacy-blogs/role-of-the-surrogates-spouse/)• Successfully complete a medical screening (see Fertility Clinic Requirements section below for what is considered during the medical screening)Agency PoliciesThe
