Understanding Surrogate Miscarriage Miscarriage, or the loss of a pregnancy before the 20th week, is a common event, although it’s often not discussed openly. According to medical sources, about 10-20% of known pregnancies end in miscarriage. It’s important to note that various factors, including age, family history, overall health, and certain medical conditions, can influence… Read more »
Repeat Surrogacy: How Many Times Can You Be A Surrogate
At Family Creations, we understand that making the decision to become a surrogate is a serious, life-changing event. For women who have already helped another family through the process of surrogacy, the experience can be exhilarating. Our previous surrogates often express the desire to give the gift of life for second or third family and… Read more »
Learn What Disqualifies You From Donating Eggs
Can You Donate Eggs on Birth Control? Everything You Need to Know At Family Creations, we want to help you be prepared before applying to become an egg donor. While being on birth control is allowed when you apply to be an egg donor, certain types of birth control can be a problem. Read on to learn… Read more »
The Egg Donation Experience: Medications, Procedures, Potential Risks
Deciding to become an egg donor is a selfless act that gives life and helps others build the families of their dreams. To help potential donors, this article offers information about the egg donation experience. Read on to learn about egg donation medication and how it works, the timeline you’ll follow from application to donation,… Read more »
How to Select a Surrogate Mother
Adding a new baby to your family is one of the most life-altering events you will experience. If you’ve decided to connect with a surrogate mom to have a child, now is the time to prepare yourself and your partner for all the questions, choices, and joys ahead. Here are some key considerations to think… Read more »
Navigating Future Contact Between Intended Parents and Surrogates
Understanding the Surrogate Relationship Wanting to start or grow your family is a BIG decision! When this decision involves including a surrogate mother, that decision becomes even more complex. At Family Creations, we commit all of our skills and resources to ensuring that the intended parent-surrogate relationship is as positive and supportive as possible for… Read more »
Fertility and Egg Donation: Everything You Need to Know
Concerned that donating your eggs will affect your fertility? This article answers all of your questions. At Family Creations, we have years of experience working with matching women who wish to receive donor eggs with those who are interested in becoming egg donors. Women and men struggling with fertility often require egg donation to start… Read more »
Sweet Gift Ideas for Your Surrogate
Surrogacy is a rewarding experience and one that comes with a great deal of responsibility. As an intended parent, you’ll want to make sure that your surrogate feels comfortable and appreciated throughout the process, and one way to do that is with surrogacy gifts. Here are some sweet surrogate gift ideas for your surrogate that… Read more »
How to Stay Cool in the Summer While Pregnant
Pregnancy during the summer months can be challenging! To all the mamas and mamas-to-be sweating through soaring temperatures and high humidity, we feel for you! Figuring out how to stay cool while pregnant in the summer can be challenging. In this article, we’ve compiled some of our favorite tips on how to stay cool in… Read more »
Egg Donation Disqualifiers and Requirements: What They Are and Why They Matter
Learn About Family Creations’ Egg Donation Disqualifications and Donor Requirements Family Creations is not alone in establishing clear requirements and disqualifications for donating eggs; it is a standard and common industry practice. This article explains our requirements to be an egg donor and demonstrates the level of care intended recipients can expect when they choose… Read more »