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Surrogacy Blog: More Guides & Planning Basics

Archive page 15 keeps older surrogacy, egg donation, IVF, legal, compensation, and family-building guides in the same decision-focused format as the main blog library.

For medical background on the topics covered here, our guides reference authoritative sources such as the American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM) and the CDC's Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) program.

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5 myths every surrogate is tired of hearing

Surrogacy is no easy feat. Allowing yourself to conceive and carry a baby you're not genetically related to for 9 whole months requires compassion on an.

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Last reviewed: March 23, 2026 · Reviewed by Patriot Conceptions Editorial Team

Editorial review of the surrogacy blog index structure and topic accuracy. Individual articles carry their own review dates and reviewers; this index reflects current categorization and is general education, not legal or medical advice.

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Supporting Your Gestational Carrier After Delivery

Exclusive Chat with best-selling author and life coach Annette from LossMamaStrength

1\. Tell us a little bit about your infertility journey and what was it like to go through so many challenges building your family?

Sep 10, 2021 • by wardab • 8 min read

Surrogacy Costs Explained: A Complete Breakdown for Intended Parents in 2026

Exclusive Chat with Lyndsey from myMindBodyBaby

Infertility crushed us. We each sought to find something to cling to during our own journeys. More answers, control and hope.

Aug 12, 2021 • by wardab • 7 min read

A veteran family planning consultation in a warm clinic setting.

5 myths every surrogate is tired of hearing

Surrogacy is no easy feat. Allowing yourself to conceive and carry a baby you're not genetically related to for 9 whole months requires compassion on an.

Jul 27, 2021 • by wardab • 5 min read

Michigan Decriminalizes Surrogacy: A New Era for Family Building

Woman battling infertility all her life, now a mother to 7 kids via surrogacy, IVF, and adoption

Mindfulness and meditation expert Josephine Alturi's path to parenthood has been anything but straightforward.

Jul 1, 2021 • by wardab • 4 min read

Supporting LGBTQ+ Intended Parents: Embracing an Inclusive Surrogacy Journey

Keeping it in the family - Chicago twins make surrogacy a family affair!

Infertility can be a lonely road and it was nothing different for Chicago couple Amy Fuggiti and husband, Anthony, who fought the infertility battle, including a.

Jun 16, 2021 • by wardab • 3 min read

An egg donation consultation in a warm, modern fertility clinic.

Pride Month 2021 - Exploring surrogacy for same sex parents

LGBTQ+ Pride Month is celebrated every year in June. The significance of June in the struggle for LGBTQ+ rights is marked by the Stonewall Riots, a series of.

Jun 9, 2021 • by wardab • 3 min read

Supporting Your Surrogate: Essential Tips for Intended Parents

5 veteran-owned small businesses making waves

A holiday steeped in American history, Memorial day falls on the last Monday of every May. It commemorates the many sacrifices of our soldiers and serves as a.

May 31, 2021 • by wardab • 5 min read

American surrogates highly preferred by international clients

With surrogacy laws varying greatly from country to country and even state to state within the US, intended parents have historically had only a handful of options.

May 26, 2021 • by wardab • 4 min read

Here is why a growing number of women are signing up to be surrogates

A tale as old as time, surrogacy has existed in various forms for centuries. In the biblical story of Sarah and Abraham, the latter fathered children with the.

May 4, 2021 • by wardab • 6 min read

Jordana Brewster confesses about feeling wrongfully ashamed and guilty for choosing surrogacy

As we reach the middle of the National Infertility Awareness Week 2021, it is incredibly surprising how even in this day and age you come across stories of women.

Apr 21, 2021 • by wardab • 5 min read

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