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Application 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 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 MoreThe importance of supportive partners
Partners play an essential role in supporting gestational carriers and the families they help along the way.
Read MoreGestational Carrier Delivery Day Checklist
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.
Read MoreTravel tips for parents-to-be
You can complete your surrogacy journey during a global pandemic and get home safely with your precious cargo and this advice from other parents.
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 MorePreeclampsia: what you need to know
May is preeclampsia awareness month. Being aware and alert to the early and subtle signs of preeclampsia will keep you and the baby healthy.
Read MoreAdvice from carriers in the COVID-19 era – part two
Here’s part two of two Forward Fertility gestational carriers who shared their experience delivering a baby for intended parents during the COVID-19 crisis. They had lots to say about what went well and shared some pearls of wisdom for other carriers to get what they need while navigating changing hospital policies.
Read MoreMatched but Not Pregnant: How to maintain your match in a COVID-19 world.
Questions matched parents-to-be and gestational carriers should be asking to stay safe and sane during the coronavirus outbreak.
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