Posts Tagged ‘Gestational carrier’
Postpartum care advice from Emily
Emily shares her advice on postpartum care after giving birth as a surrogate.
Read MoreQ and A with Jeremaiah on being a supportive partner to a gestational carrier
We talked to Jeremaiah, one of the partners of Forward Fertility’s gestational carriers, about his role and the questions he had during the process.
Read MoreWhy nurses are so important to Forward Fertility
Nurses not only help women who are egg donors or gestational carriers… they are likely to also be surrogates for others. This is why we love nurses at Forward Fertility.
Read MoreThe importance of supportive partners
Partners play an essential role in supporting surrogates and the families they help along the way.
Read MoreApplication process to become a gestational carrier
At Forward Fertility, the surrogacy application process can be completed within a few weeks, or you can take your time and learn more about the process as you go. Here’s what you can expect.
Read MoreWhat motivates a woman to be a gestational carrier?
Carrying a baby for someone else is one of the most profound gifts a woman can give. If you enjoy being pregnant and are healthy, being a gestational carrier (often commonly referred to as a surrogate) for a couple who could not otherwise have a baby is likely to be a deeply rewarding experience for you.
Read MoreMedical screenings – what to expect
So, you’ve matched as a gestational carrier and are getting ready for the medical screening. What should you expect?
After you’ve completed your application, have been cleared by your OB-GYN for another pregnancy, and matched with the perfect parents-to-be, here is more on the process of medical screenings at the IVF clinic.
Read MoreMaking it real – legalities of gestational surrogacy
When you work with a surrogacy agency – whether you’re a gestational carrier or parents-to-be – you need to have a contract. We have some advice on how to be prepared for the legal agreement before you put ink to paper.
Read MoreSupport and Community – What sets Forward Fertility apart
Carrier-to-carrier support continues even as we adapt to the COVID-19 crisis.
Pre-COVID, Forward Fertility had monthly support meetups to build community among gestational carriers. While we’re no longer sharing meals together during the COVID crisis, the video calls we’ve had with Forward Fertility gestational carriers since March of 2020 have been really wonderful. One of the BEST things about our calls is that anyone can attend without the barriers of travel.
Read MoreGuest blog: pro-tips on exclusively pumping milk
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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