Being a gestational carrier is not like your own pregnancies. There are medications, IVF clinics, legal documents, psychological evaluations, as well as excited, nervous, and curious parents-to-be! It’s an experience you have not had before. That’s why Forward Fertility is here for you every step of the way. As humans, when we go through a new experience, we look to others for social cues……. How do I respond when the clinic gives me conflicting instructions? What do I do when the parent is asking me what I’m doing for Thanksgiving, regarding COVID? I’m scared about the finding on the ultrasound…
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When someone has a successful pregnancy and is interested in becoming a surrogate to help another family, their partner is a huge source of support for that decision. We talked to Travis, one of the partners of Forward Fertility’s gestational carriers, about his role and the questions he had during the process.
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When someone has a successful pregnancy and is interested in becoming a surrogate to help another family, their partner is a huge source of support for that decision. We talked to Greg, one of the partners of Forward Fertility’s gestational carriers, about his role and the questions he had during the process.
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When someone has a successful pregnancy and is interested in becoming a surrogate to help another family, their partner is a huge source of support for that decision. We talked to James, one of the partners of Forward Fertility’s gestational carriers, about his role and the questions he had during the process.
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No one plans to have their baby admitted to the Neonatal Intensive Care Unit. With gestational carriers, the likelihood of this happening is lower due to careful selection of candidates. However, even when ‘everything looks good’ for gestational carrier candidates, NICU admissions can occur. Here are tips to help during NICU visits.
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Our egg donors are anonymous, but one five-time donor shared her experience with the process and some of her wisdom for others considering egg donation.
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Guest blogger, Anne, a two-time gestational carrier with Forward Fertility, shares her detailed pro-tips on exclusively pumping. These tips are good for ANY woman who is pumping breastmilk! They are tried and true.
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Partners play an essential role in supporting gestational carriers and the families they help along the way.
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Packing your hospital bag for a delivery as a gestational carrier is similar to when you went for your own children, with a few exceptions. Since you won’t have a newborn to care for, pay special attention to YOU. Bring any little items that will bring you joy and comfort.
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You can complete your surrogacy journey during a global pandemic and get home safely with your precious cargo and this advice from other parents.
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