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Surrogacy Blog: More Guides & Planning Basics

Archive page 18 keeps older surrogacy, egg donation, IVF, legal, compensation, and family-building guides in the same decision-focused format as the main blog library.

No, I did not choose to be a surrogate to 'make a quick buck'

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No, I did not choose to be a surrogate to 'make a quick buck'

When Maya and Jacob got pregnant with their first child, they couldn't help but feel grateful at how easily it all fell into place for them.

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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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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Chris Hughes lauded for addressing male infertility in brave new BBC documentary

Reality TV star Chris Hughes has recently been making waves with his new BBC documentary Me, My Brother and Our Balls that aired on TV last week.

Oct 13, 2020 • by wardab • 3 min read
Michigan Decriminalizes Surrogacy: A New Era for Family Building

These stories about miscarriage will shake you

One in 4 pregnancies ends in a miscarriage - the most common cause of pregnancy loss. More than 80% of miscarriages happen during the first trimester of pregnancy.

Oct 9, 2020 • by wardab • 8 min read
Supporting LGBTQ+ Intended Parents: Embracing an Inclusive Surrogacy Journey

Egg Donation - the good, the bad and the ugly

In May 2020, U. S. News reported that the number of babies born in the U. Hit the lowest level in more than three decades in 2019, continuing a five-year downward.

Oct 6, 2020 • by wardab • 5 min read
An egg donation consultation in a warm, modern fertility clinic.

No, I did not choose to be a surrogate to 'make a quick buck'

When Maya and Jacob got pregnant with their first child, they couldn't help but feel grateful at how easily it all fell into place for them.

Sep 25, 2020 • by wardab • 5 min read
Supporting Your Surrogate: Essential Tips for Intended Parents

IVG and the poly-family

You must have often heard people affectionately refer to their spouses as their better half. However, for some, one half is just not enough.

Aug 31, 2020 • by wardab • 4 min read
Supporting Your Gestational Carrier After Delivery

How Surrogacy Agencies Help Intended Parents

Guest post by Eran Amir - CEO and Founder, GoStork Surrogacy is a wonderful process that allows many intended parents to achieve their dream of parenthood.

Aug 28, 2020 • by wardab • 8 min read
Surrogacy Costs Explained: A Complete Breakdown for Intended Parents in 2026

Infertility coverage by the VA

When military veteran Toni Hackney retired from serving in the army for 16 years, she dreamed of raising a family after her challenging time spent as a.

Aug 25, 2020 • by wardab • 4 min read
A veteran family planning consultation in a warm clinic setting.

The importance of community in your fertility journey

When I first found out that that I had not fallen pregnant the first time we had sex without contraceptives, I was beyond shocked.

Aug 20, 2020 • by wardab • 6 min read
Michigan Decriminalizes Surrogacy: A New Era for Family Building

Top 5 Hilariously Infertile Posts!

Karen Jeffries is the author of Hilariously Infertile: One Woman’s Inappropriate Quest to Help Women Laugh Through Infertility, a smart, touching, encouraging, and.

Aug 13, 2020 • by wardab • 4 min read
Supporting LGBTQ+ Intended Parents: Embracing an Inclusive Surrogacy Journey

Unexplained Infertility Explained

Guest post by Ingrid A. Rodi, MD - Pacific Fertility Center-Los Angeles Clinical Professor (Voluntary) Department of OBGYN David Geffen School of Medicine at UCLA.

Aug 5, 2020 • by wardab • 4 min read
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