Everyone wants a positive and healthy relationship with their surrogate, but is there a right kind of surrogate relationship? Since every person and every surrogacy case is unique, we believe that there isn’t a standard way you have to relate to your surrogate. There are so many different ways to cultivate a relationship, but the… Read more »
The Most Common Reasons People Choose Surrogacy Over Adoption
Adoption and traditional surrogacy have been around for thousands of years. Traditional surrogacy is when the surrogate uses her own egg and is the biological mother of the child. Gestational surrogacy was invented somewhat recently and allows a surrogate to carry an embryo via in vitro fertilization (IVF). The egg can be that of the… Read more »
10 Things You Should Know About Becoming a Surrogate
Becoming a surrogate is a rewarding and fulfilling experience. If you have a child, you know what joy and happiness they bring into your life. Pregnancy comes easy for many couples, but others aren’t so lucky. You can help bring the gift of life to families that can’t have children on their own. Read on… Read more »
4 Reasons to Consider Becoming an Egg Donor
Why become an egg donor? Becoming an egg donor means that you will be helping to create or expand a family. Egg donation is a safe and common process for women who are between 20 and 29 years of age. Let’s take a look at some of the top reasons why people become egg donors…. Read more »
C-Section Experience
Reasons for a C-Section and What to Expect Some people think that a C-section is a more straightforward method to deliver a baby than vaginal delivery. People may assume this because you can work with your doctor to choose your C-section date. The ability to schedule the baby’s delivery date may seem like an ideal… Read more »
Secondary Infertility
Many women struggle with infertility, unable to conceive successfully, even with medically-assisted reproduction and new interventions. Infertility can be detrimental to your mental and physical health, but you’re not alone. Many women experience secondary infertility, or infertility after pregnancy. It does not have to be a silent and painful struggle. At Family Creations, we never… Read more »
Medications that Affect Fertility
As our medical capabilities become more advanced, there are more medications to treat ailments, infections, and diseases. However, while many drugs are helpful for treating a variety of ailments, there are now more medications that affect fertility. Using medication does not necessarily mean that you will be unable to conceive. However, we recommend that you… Read more »
Surrogate Mothers FAQS
Surrogate mothers share over a year of their lives in order to give Intended Parents a chance at having their ideal family. This experience is unforgettable, for both the surrogate mother and the future parents. In this blog post, Family Creations will share with you some frequently asked questions that are common among surrogates. FAQS… Read more »
You’ve been Matched! : 5 Tips for In-Cycle Donors
You’ve been matched- Congratulations! Your Family Creations case manager is going to be there to support you along every step of the way. Your case manager is your go-to person if you ever have any questions about the process, and there’s no need to be shy. No matter how personal, we’ve likely heard the same… Read more »
Top Fertility Clinics in the US
Recently, the staff at Family Creations hit the road and visited several of the top fertility clinics in the United States. During these visits, we met with several clinic coordinators and third-party reproduction nurses throughout Boston, Connecticut, New Jersey, and New York. It’s always an extraordinary experience meeting with the nurses and coordinators we work… Read more »