Gestational carrier

Nurse Pratitioner Christie Olsen is photographed laughing in her office.

Apr 1 2021

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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Amy talks to other gestational carriers over brunch in early 2020.

Jan 25 2021

What motivates a woman to be a gestational carrier?

Amy is among the Forward Fertility gestational carriers who are strongly motivated to help others. Photo taken at a surrogate meet up before the coronavirus outbreak. The most common reasons ...
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Jen wears a mask and her t-shirt says "good vibes only"

Dec 16 2020

Medical screenings – what to expect

Good vibes only! Jen is a Forward Fertility gestational carrier who is a natural helper with a positive outlook. So, you’ve matched as a gestational carrier and are getting ready ...
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Photo is of a woman at a dining room table signing a contract.

Dec 10 2020

Making 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 ...
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Photo is of a Zoom support call

Nov 23 2020

Support and Community – What sets Forward Fertility apart

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 ...
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Anne uses gallon bags for organizing milk.

Sep 12 2020

Guest 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 ...
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Photo shows the inside contents of a hospital bag including clothing and snacks.

Aug 21 2020

Gestational Carrier Delivery Day Checklist

Hospital bags should include everything you need for a safe and comfortable delivery day. Packing your hospital bag for a delivery as a gestational carrier is similar to when you ...
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Photo of pregnant patient and smiling nurse

May 1 2020

Preeclampsia: what you need to know 

Know what preeclampsia symptoms to look for and keep in touch with your health care provider and Forward Fertility. May is preeclampsia awareness month. Being aware and alert to the ...
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Photo of Jessica who is pregnant, smiling and ready for delivery day.

Apr 22 2020

Advice from carriers in the COVID-19 era – part two

Gestational carriers like Jessica have advice for delivery day in a COVID-19 era. We talked to Stephanie and Jessica, two Forward Fertility gestational carriers, about their experience delivering a baby ...
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Photo of a mother and gestational carrier holding a baby and smiling.

Apr 15 2020

Advice from carriers in the COVID-19 era – part one

Gestational carriers like Stephanie have advice for delivery day in a COVID-19 era. We talked to Stephanie and Jessica, two Forward Fertility gestational carriers, about their experience delivering a baby ...
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