SURROGATE SCREENING PROCESS: PART 1

Many of our surrogates wonder if the go-to rules about announcing pregnancy apply to surrogacy as well. Get a breakdown of our thoughts on a few different strategies here.

It's natural for a surrogate to be concerned about whether they'll feel emotionally attached to the baby they'll carry. Discover why this attachment is uncommon.

Toxemia, pre-eclampsia, eclampsia, & HELLP syndrome can all plague pregnant women. Let Growing Generations show you the warning signs & boost your awareness.

The question of surrogate attachment comes up often from people exploring surrogacy and from those already in the process. It's a fair question, and the research and clinical experience in gestational surrogacy offer a clear picture.

When you begin your surrogacy journey, you will have to be paired with an IVF doctor. Don’t let this stress you out; you have options.

This comprehensive guide explains how surrogate compensation works, from signing bonuses to post-delivery payments—plus find out what you should know about taxes on your surrogate pay.

Women entering surrogacy are typically given hormone therapies to prepare for embryo transfer. Learn more about the medical protocol at Growing Generations.

Polycystic ovary syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that often drives women to seek out a surrogate. Learn all about it and how it relates to surrogacy.

Discover the multifaceted considerations of providing breast milk in surrogacy journeys. From the decision-making process, preparing to pump, potential challenges, and alternative feeding options, Growing Generations offers insights and support to make informed choices.

Skin to skin contact after birth has long been thought of as beneficial. Recent studies have confirmed this & told us why.

The medication phase is one of the more unfamiliar parts of becoming a surrogate. Most surrogate applicants know injections are part of the process, but the full scope of medications, timing, and coordination often comes as a surprise. Your fertility clinic creates a medication plan to prepare your body for an embryo transfer and support the earliest stage of pregnancy.

At Growing Generations, compensation is structured to be transparent from the start, with base compensation, milestone payments, reimbursements, and additional compensation clearly outlined before a pregnancy begins. Rather than receiving compensation as a single lump-sum payment, surrogates receive support throughout the journey as they move through important milestones.

Whether you’re a surrogate or an intended parent getting closer to embryo transfer day, understanding what happens before, during, and after the procedure helps you prepare for each step with confidence. While every journey is unique, the embryo transfer process follows a carefully coordinated medical plan designed to support the best possible outcome.

Gestational diabetes is a hormone-driven resistance to insulin and is not due to dietary choices. Learn more about the diagnosis and its treatments.

It is important to understand surrogate insurance within the surrogacy process, to establish financial security.

When a surrogate is matched with a VIP couple, she often has a lot of questions about what that means.

Not everyone is eligible to become a surrogate—but understanding the key medical, legal, and lifestyle disqualifiers can help you assess your readiness and next steps.

During pregnancy, a doctor may recommend that you receive a Rhogam shot. Want more information about what this means for you? Learn more here.

Becoming a surrogate with Growing Generations starts with a single question: Do I qualify? We maintain rigorous standards, surrogates accepted are in the top 2% of all applicants, because we believe thorough screening protects everyone's health and creates strong matches.

During every surrogacy journey, we complete a screening for Vitamin D. See why this vitamin is so important to a successful journey.

“Why would a woman choose to be a surrogate?” is a question often asked by intended parents. Learn about their reasons here.

Yeast infections are very common for surrogates. See how you should address a yeast infection as a surrogate, as it may differ from what you’re used to.