Choosing an agency is often framed around logistics like timelines, screening, and coordination. Those matter. But there is another layer that is just as important and often less visible at the outset: how you will be supported psychologically throughout the process of becoming a parent through surrogacy. Even when things are moving forward, this path […]
The American Society for Reproductive Medicine recently published a full policy report on gestational carrier arrangements in the United States. At first glance, a policy report can feel distant from the day-to-day realities of becoming a parent, but the ideas in this document have real consequences for how gestational carrier care is understood, supported, and […]
The field of third-party reproduction has evolved to establish rigorous standards for the selection and care of gestational carriers (GCs). From comprehensive medical screenings to psychological evaluations, the industry prioritizes the well-being of everyone involved—gestational carriers, intended parents, and, most importantly, the future child. A review in Fertility and Sterility highlights the depth of consideration […]
