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Alexis
Experienced Surrogate

Do I have to pay taxes on the compensation?
The short answer is maybe… that being said, most surrogacy agencies are not issuing 1099 forms for surrogate compensation, as it is paid out often under tax codes and terms deemed not required to pay taxes, but we want to make sure you know that you should always consult a


What is the screening process?
The surrogate screening process is an important step in determining that surrogacy is, above all else, safe for the surrogate. After all, to be a surrogate, you are already a mother to your own kiddos, and a precious member of your own family. Surrogacy is a beautiful gift to give,


What if I don’t believe in abortion?/Do I have to terminate for Downs Syndrome?
This is such a tough concept to wrestle with as a surrogate because your values and beliefs are suddenly becoming entangled with the values and beliefs of someone else for their family and their children. Personally, I can’t imagine having to make the decision whether or not to terminate a


Why don’t these parents just adopt a baby?
Something I heard a lot from people when I told them I wanted to be a surrogate was “why don’t they just adopt if they want kids so bad, there are so many kids who need homes…” Without critical thought, that comment sounds completely logical, but on deeper reflection it’s
What if I’m not done having my own children? Why do I have to be?
Let’s face it pregnancy, family building and life can be very complicated at times. Given the fact that any pregnancy can result in complications that make it difficult to become pregnant in the future, prospective surrogates who want more children of their own are always advised to complete their own


How long does it take to find a match?
This is a question that has a different answer for everyone, but in general, once the screening process is complete, the agency you choose to work with will most likely have more than a few sets of intended parents in mind as possible matches for you. There are often specific