Christie Olsen

Red Flags for selecting an agency

First Rodeo or Seasoned Expert? Pink and Red Flags when selecting a Surrogacy Agency

Welcome to Part 2 of our Series on...... Pink and Red Flags to Look For when selecting a Surrogacy Agency. If you missed Part 1 of our series - Compensation ...
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Learn about Red and Pink flags for Surrogacy Agencies - so you find the right one!

Compensation Concerns – Pink and Red Flags when searching for a surrogacy agency

Whether you’re a gestational carrier or a parent-to-be in search of a surrogacy agency, there are a few things you can look for to help you find an agency that ...
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Learn about bleeding in the first trimester with a gestational carrier.

Bleeding during Pregnancy with a Gestational Carrier

Bleeding in pregnancy with a gestational carrier is common!  In 22 of the recent (and some are still ongoing) pregnancies with gestational carriers through Forward Fertility, we’ve had 8 matches ...
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Be a surrogate. Understand your chance of success.

Whether you are trying to have a baby yourself or you are a surrogate helping a family form, many people don’t take the time or know how to  understand how ...
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Nurse Pratitioner Christie Olsen is photographed laughing in her office.

Application process to become a gestational carrier

Gestational carrier applicants contact surrogacy agencies when they want to learn more about the experience. Sometimes they are ready to match and get started ASAP! Whether you are learning more ...
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How OBGYNs and health care providers can help women become gestational carriers

In July Forward Fertility reached out to health care providers in Wisconsin to let them know how parents-to-be who face fertility challenges but want to have children can connect with ...
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How Surrogacy Works, Free info session, Thurs, April 21

Since Fall of 2013, Forward Fertility has assisted in surrogacy and egg donor matches to help bring 25 babies into the world or on the way.  There are several other ...
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How Surrogacy Works – September 26, 12:30-2:30pm

How Surrogacy Works Wisconsin Saturday, September 26, 2015 12:30-2:30pm Since Fall of 2013, Forward Fertility has assisted in surrogacy and egg donor matches to help bring 14 babies into the ...
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