Can I Pursue Surrogacy using Donor Eggs & Sperm?
“Thanks Bill. I saw your video on international surrogacy. I’m a single woman, so I need a sperm donor to have a baby. But I’m also unable to donate eggs myself. Can I have surrogacy if I am using both donor eggs and donor sperm? Good morning Sarah. If you’re using donor eggs and […]
Shipping Eggs & Embryos to the United States
Learn how to send embryos to the United States such as shipping logistics, legal compliance, customs steps, and tips to ensure safe embryo transport.
What to Include in Your Surrogacy Contract
Learn what must go into your surrogacy contract from compensation and medical care to legal rights, termination clauses, and enforceable protections.
Has Donald Trump Declared War on LGBT+ Families?
We’ve always dreamed of having a family, but we’re concerned that our baby may not be able to live with us in the US. My husband and I are both US citizens, but we understand the State Department is now refusing citizenship to surrogacy babies. — James & Daniel James & Daniel, thanks so […]
Surrogacy is banned in Islam even for overseas residents.
We are Pakistani citizens applying for Canadian permanent residence. We’re considering a surrogacy program in Ukraine. If our baby is born via surrogacy, can we bring our baby to Canada using our permanent residence status? — Faiza Hello Faiza, Surrogacy in Islam is a sensitive subject. I’d urge you to discuss the matter with […]
Travel restrictions to be eased in Ukraine
SENSIBLE is pleased to report that travel restrictions in Ukraine will be lifted as of June 15. The announcement was made on May 27 by the Ukrainian Ministry of Health Protection. With this news, the surrogacy programs in Kiev can soon return to (nearly) normal operations. For those who can read Ukrainian, you can read […]
What insurance do we need for our surrogacy journey?
Considering all the costs involved in a surrogacy program, what scares us most are medical costs and hospitals in the USA. What happens if the baby is born premature and the parents and the surrogate have no insurance. The costs would be enormous, and we may not be able to afford these high expenses. What […]
What should I include in my Independent surrogacy agreement?
Discover essential contract provisions for independent surrogacy — key clauses for compensation, health care, rights, termination, and legal safeguards.
Advice for a Traditional Surrogacy Program
My friend has offered to be a surrogate for us. We’re overjoyed about this and we are going to do a traditional surrogacy cycle, using my husband’s sperm and her egg. I was just wondering if you can give me any details on what I need to do before all this happens or whether I […]
How can I increase the likelihood of a pregnancy?
“We have just a couple of good quality embryos, and we really want to ensure we get pregnant right away. I’ve read there are some treatments that can improve the chances of a pregnancy with an embryo transfer. What can you suggest? –Linda & Mark Thanks for the note, Linda. Over the years I’ve […]