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Alexis

Experienced Surrogate

Surrogacy Basics
Sunshine Hanson

Surrogacy: What to expect in the application stage?

When you apply to become a surrogate, there are so many questions asked about YOU – some are very personal, but the goal is to identify if you are a qualified candidate for this incredible possibility. When you agree to even consider being a surrogate, you are making a commitment

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Surrogacy Basics
Sunshine Hanson

How do I decide who to help?

One of the most exciting parts of the surrogacy process is matching with intended parents. The “perfect match” depends on a few really important factors, and a handful of minor ones. After all, you’re about to embark on one of life’s most incredible journeys! Surrogates are asked questions to help

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Surrogacy Basics
Sunshine Hanson

Wait….are you SURE I’m not related to this baby?

As a gestational surrogate, you are acting as the “host womb” – which is why we call our surrogate babes “womb-mates!” The IVF doctor will create the embryo’s in a very sophisticated lab with the egg of the intended mother or egg donor and the sperm from the intended father/fathers

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Surrogacy Basics
Sunshine Hanson

Why are the compensation numbers so different from what’s advertised?

You are a very important part of a life-changing process, and it is important that you are fully compensated for your effort and expenses in this remarkable role. Surrogate compensation varies based on first time or experienced surrogate fee, singleton versus multiple pregnancy, the location of the surrogate, her employment

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Surrogacy Basics
Sunshine Hanson

How do I explain surrogacy to my children?

Most surrogates have completed their own family before beginning the surrogacy process, and are currently raising their children at home — which means that, sooner or later, you will need to talk with them about your surrogacy plans… Surrogacy is a complicated concept, even for many adults to understand, and

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video about why a surrogate needs an attorney
Surrogacy Basics
Sunshine Hanson

Why do I need an attorney?

Whatever other surrogacy professionals you choose to include in your surrogacy journey, you need to understand from the beginning that you will need a surrogacy attorney, no matter what. They will help explain your local surrogacy laws and regulations to you. They will make sure the surrogacy journey you are

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