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Why can't I leave my state in the third trimester of my surrogacy pregnancy?

Why can't I leave my state in the third trimester of my surrogacy pregnancy?

Ask an expert!Guest UserDecember 28, 2021Surrogate, surrogacy, intended parents, birth, birth certificate, pre birth order, post birth order, pregnancy, family

Why the Gestational Carrier and the Intended Parents Pick Their Own Lawyers

Why the Gestational Carrier and the Intended Parents Pick Their Own Lawyers

Dear Mindful SurrogateGuest UserDecember 28, 2021Gestational carrier, lawyer, attorney, judge, contracts, represent, carrier, surrogate, surrogacy, states, courts, intended parents, parent, mom, dad, representation, mediate

Carrying a Baby for 2 Dads

Carrying a Baby for 2 Dads

Dear Mindful SurrogateGuest UserDecember 21, 2021Surrogacy, dad’s, gay, parents, fathers, gay dads, LGBTQ, pride, carry, surrogate, gestational surrogate, intended father, intended dad

Would you do an independent surrogacy journey again?

Would you do an independent surrogacy journey again?

Ask an expert!Guest UserDecember 16, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, independent, lawyers, attorney, legal, contract, agency, messy, organized, journey, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier

What was it Like Being Filmed for a Documentary During your Surrogacy Journey?

What was it Like Being Filmed for a Documentary During your Surrogacy Journey?

Intended ParentsGuest UserDecember 14, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, documentary, film, movie, intended parents, parents, filming, recording, interview, france, gay, LGBTQ

Do you keep in touch with the surrogacy baby you carried? What's that like?

Do you keep in touch with the surrogacy baby you carried? What's that like?

Ask an expert!Guest UserDecember 14, 2021Surrogacy, baby, surrogate, family, birth, pregnancy, carry, keep in touch, contact, call, email, Facebook, social media, instagram, cards, photos, texts

What is a pre-birth order?

What is a pre-birth order?

Ask an expert!Guest UserDecember 9, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, parents, birth, journey, pregnancies, twins, singleton, baby, family, kids, child, grow, gift, wonder, pre birth order, birth certificate, lawyer, law, judge, state, court, post birth order

What Should I Get My Surrogate for the Holidays?

What Should I Get My Surrogate for the Holidays?

Intended ParentsGuest UserDecember 7, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, gifts, Christmas, holidays, holiday, presents, love, give, giving, intended parents, parent, parents, family, baby, child, kid

How do your two surrogacy journeys compare? Differ?

How do your two surrogacy journeys compare? Differ?

Ask an expert!Guest UserDecember 7, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, intended parents, parents, birth, journey, pregnancies, twins, singleton, baby, family, kids, child, grow, gift, wonder

Parents Prevail In ‘Savior Sibling’ IVF Mix-Up Lawsuit

Parents Prevail In ‘Savior Sibling’ IVF Mix-Up Lawsuit

What was it like being a surrogate to twins vs. a singleton?

What was it like being a surrogate to twins vs. a singleton?

Ask an expert!Guest UserDecember 2, 2021Surrogate, twins, singleton, triplets, baby, babies, birth, pregnancy, expert, carry, gestational carrier, gestational surrogate

Should I get my surrogate a gift for the holidays?

Should I get my surrogate a gift for the holidays?

Ask an expert!Guest UserNovember 30, 2021Gift, holidays, surrogate, surrogacy, intended parents, birth, baby, Christmas, answer, questions, expert, present, get, buy, wrap, card

What Should I Get My Intended Parents for the Holidays?

What Should I Get My Intended Parents for the Holidays?

LGBTQGuest UserNovember 30, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, intended parent, parents, gift, holidays, Christmas, thanksgiving, new year, hanukah, thoughtful, practical, jewelry, experiences, gift cards, cards, handmade, give

Do I need to adopt my child born via surrogacy?

Do I need to adopt my child born via surrogacy?

Ask an expert!Guest UserNovember 25, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, adopt, child, born, birth, birth certificate, PBO, pre birth order, post birth order, expert, attorney, law, legal, court, judge, county, lawyer

IVF Medication Tips and Tricks

IVF Medication Tips and Tricks

Dear Mindful SurrogateGuest UserNovember 23, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, medication, IVF, tips, tricks, injections, shots, needles, suppositories, videos, YouTube, help, ask

Posthumous Conception: It Happens More Often Than You Think

Posthumous Conception: It Happens More Often Than You Think

Above the lawJanelle DoddNovember 19, 2021posthumous conception, posthumous sperm, posthumous, will, embryo, olympian, Chumpy Pullin, Australia, reproductive, reproductive technology, reproductive rights, reproductive law

How do I know if surrogacy is right for me?

How do I know if surrogacy is right for me?

Ask an expert!Guest UserNovember 16, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, country, United States, nationwide, worldwide, states, law, legal, born, birth, pregnancy, pregnant, birth certificate

How to Prepare for Your Match Meeting

How to Prepare for Your Match Meeting

Industry NewsGuest UserNovember 16, 2021Match meeting, match, prepare, questions, answers, date, blind date, intended parents, surrogate, surrogacy, mom, dad, gestational surrogate, gestational carrier, carrier

Do you work with parents from other countries?

Do you work with parents from other countries?

Ask an expert!Guest UserNovember 11, 2021Surrogacy, surrogate, country, United States, nationwide, worldwide, states, law, legal, born, birth, pregnancy, pregnant, birth certificate

Should I get insurance during open enrollment?

Should I get insurance during open enrollment?

Ask an expert!Guest UserNovember 9, 2021Insurance, open enrollment, insurance coverage, medical costs, payment, surrogacy, surrogate, expert, New England, Pacific Northeast, southwest, Colorado, Montana, Texas