Ask the Surrogacy Experts…

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Category: How Surrogacy Works

Questions from the Sensible Surrogacy community, answered by our team of consultants…

PLEASE NOTE: Information in this website is based on personal experience gained over many years of assisting infertile couples. Comments are intended as a Guide for those in need, but should not replace professional medical or legal advise. Any medical questions should ALWAYS be referred to a credentialed medical specialist before beginning any treatment.

Preparing your Surrogate for an Embryo Transfer

Preparing for an embryo transfer
Now that you’ve completed your IVF, it’s time to transfer your embryo to your surrogate. The most important step is proper endometrium preparation. Correct stimulation of the endometrium r...

Is surrogacy illegal even if I travel abroad?

Legal Surrogacy Baby
Surrogacy is illegal where I live. Here in Italy surrogacy is totally prohibited, and there are even criminal penalties for surrogates and surrogacy agents. Can I pursue surrogacy even though it̵...

Can I ship my sperm or egg donation to the overseas clinic?

It is possible to ship a frozen sperm sample to our overseas clinics. However most parents find it is much cheaper to just travel to the clinic and leave donation in person. The cost of shipping a f...

Fresh or Frozen Eggs for IVF: Which is Better?

Frozen or Fresh Egg
Which is better for our IVF cycle, fresh or frozen eggs? Frozen eggs seem cheaper, but I’ve heard there are risks. — Gemma   Thanks for this important question Gemma. Many of my cl...

Will Surrogacy Children Develop Emotionally Healthy?

Surrogacy Professor Susan Golombok
According to researcher Susan Golombok, at the Centre for Family Research, University of Cambridge, families created through assisted reproduction or surrogacy have no risks for the development of the...

Texas surrogacy laws may offer a trap for same-sex couples

Surrogacy for Gay Couples
Texas may have friendly surrogacy laws for heterosexual couples, but same-sex couples and singles will find it complicated (or impossible) to get full parental rights over their children. The discrepa...