Colombia vs Ukraine… which is the better surrogacy destination?
“I read in The Guide about new options for surrogacy in Colombia as well as in Ukraine. What’s the difference between the two programs? Which program would you recommend for my husband and me?” — Elizabeth Good morning Elizabeth. Just to be clear… I love surrogacy programs in the United States, and all things […]
The Risk of Twins with Double vs Single Embryo Transfers
We are having trouble deciding on between a double or single embryo transfer. We would like your thoughts. This will be our first transfer attempt, and the clinic gave us some recommendations but we don’t really know how to interpret them. It’s tempting to transfer two embryos to get a better chance of a pregnancy, […]
Can I still have surrogacy with high sperm fragmentation?
My sperm fragmentation test came back showing nearly 50% fragmentation level. Does this mean I can’t be a father? –Stephen Thanks for email, Stephen. Compared to women, the man’s role in making babies seems pretty simple and straightforward, so the possibility that the man is responsible for failed pregnancies or unsuccessful IVF cycles is […]
Is Surrogacy in Ukraine safe in the political climate?
Hey Bill, Will the conflict in Russia affect surrogacy in Ukraine? Do you think it’s still safe for our surrogate in Kiev? –Dana and Alex Of course we follow all the news in Ukraine closely, and my opinion is that this event will not have any bearing on surrogacy in the Ukrainian capital. The […]
Best health insurance for my surrogate?
“We’re looking at surrogate mothers in the United States, but the entire issue of health insurance is bewildering. The surrogate has insurance, but I’m told we need to buy a policy that will support the surrogacy program. Is this even necessary? What are the options?” – Daniel Hello Daniel… I strongly urge all couples […]
Sperm sorting for gender selection?
“My wife and I have always dreamed of having a baby girl. We did an IVF cycle last year, but the results were not good – we only got a few healthy embryos, and PGS testing showed only one was a girl. We want to try again, but we are hoping for more girl embryos. […]
How old is “too old” for a surrogate mother?
“We found a wonderful woman willing to be our surrogate. We really like her, but she’s 45 years old, and we’re afraid that’s too old to carry the pregnancy. What age is too old to be a surrogate?” –Terry Dear Terry; It’s inspiring that women of all ages can be so generous. If you […]
What is my baby’s “Gestational Age”
The number of weeks in our ultrasound report seems off. The report says Sep 14 was Week 24. However, based on the estimated due date (Dec 20th Week 40th), the 28th week started on September 27. Can you explain this discrepancy? I am confused. –Brianna & Paul Dear Brianna & Paul… If you’re planning […]
NJ now protects those using surrogacy in the US
It is well known that the laws around surrogacy in the US differ from state to state. With new legislation being brought into place, the citizens of New Jersey will now have legal protection should they offer themselves as a gestational carrier, and likewise be a parent entering into a surrogacy agreement. NJ.com reported on […]
Is Surrogacy in Greece legal for international couples?
“I understand that surrogacy in Greece is only legal for Greek citizens and residents, and that all surrogacy contracts must be approved by a court order before the program begins. Is this accurate? If so, how do you navigate that restriction for foreign couples?” –Andy Dear Andy… I get occasional email from clinics worldwide […]