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Alexis
Experienced Surrogate
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How To Become A Surrogate In Washington State
If you are considering becoming a surrogate in Washington state, you’re in luck because gestational surrogacy is legal in Washington under the Uniform Parentage Act. The law outlines a clear path towards a seamless legal transaction between the intended parents and the surrogate. https://vimeo.com/533347037 This guide is intended for Moms
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“I don’t think I could give up the baby…”
At first glance, it would seem obvious that a surrogate would get attached to the child, right?! After all, she’s carrying a baby for months and will eventually give birth – an incredibly emotional process. But for a surrogate, that doesn’t take away from the ultimate purpose of her journey
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Am I going to gain a ton of weight?
I know this probably sounds silly, but one of my biggest fears when I decided to really do this was that I would put on a ton of weight and not be able to lose it after the pregnancy. I know that probably sounds really vain but it was a
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How do I know if I chose the right agency?
Choosing the right agency is a critical element of making sure your journey is successful and satisfying, and most importantly, safe. Having the right professionals to support you and make sure that all of the background details you couldn’t anticipate and probably wouldn’t even think of are taken care of
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How different is surrogacy from regular pregnancy?
Surrogacy is different from regular pregnancy in numerous ways, but the most obvious being, it’s not something that can occur naturally or accidentally. Pregnancy for surrogacy is achieved through In Vitro Fertilization which requires medical intervention to suppress your regular ovulation cycle and essentially hack your body into accepting an
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Seven Ways To Know If You’re Ready To Be A Surrogate:
Are you ready to be a surrogate? What does it even mean to be ready? Many people ask themselves… Am I ready to be a parent? Am I ready to get married? Am I ready to change careers? How will I know if I’m ready? If you want to know