Choosing a surrogate to carry your child is a huge decision, and it takes a lot of consideration to ensure you make the right choice. This can be difficult if you have no idea where to even start. Surrogates are essentially employees, but their job is to create and...
surrogacy and reproductive technology
What are the main advantages of surrogacy?
If you and your spouse or partner have had continuing problems conceiving or bringing pregnancies to term, you may wish to consider surrogacy so you can complete the family you so desperately want. Southern Surrogacy, LLC, explains that gestational surrogacy has many...
What qualities should you look for in a surrogate mother?
Entrusting a third party to help you bring your baby into the world can bring feelings of uncertainty. As you begin researching information about surrogacy and looking for a surrogate of your own, it may benefit you to know some important qualities of a reliable...
How do you get a surrogate mother?
What makes a good surrogate mother? The fact is that anyone who is willing and able to perform this service for you could be a good candidate. However, motherhood and pregnancy are both challenging legal situations. Even if you trust someone implicitly, you might want...
Commercial versus altruistic surrogacy: Which is right for you?
One of the many decisions facing families considering surrogacy is whether to opt for commercial or unpaid surrogacy. Some states have laws that prohibit commercial surrogacy. North Carolina permits the intended parents and the surrogate to work together to create a...
A brief look at assisted reproductive technology
In our legal practice, we help build families in many ways. As a result, we have become familiar with the development of advanced fertility technology. The medical world refers to these techniques as "assisted reproductive technology". It is an area of considerable...
What decision powers do surrogates and intended parents have?
A common concern for those considering surrogacy in North Carolina is how much control they will have over the surrogacy process and outcome. You may wonder whether the surrogate will remain committed to the agreement and whether you will be able to override decisions...
A few clarifications about surrogacy procedures
Couples who want children but are unable to have them through traditional means often turn to adoption or surrogacy. Of the two, surrogacy is likely the least understood. Here is a look at some of the issues that a couple exploring surrogacy may need a little...
Deciding if surrogacy is the right move for you
Deciding to begin or grow your family in North Carolina is always an exciting time filled with anticipation. The uncertainty that accompanies the difficulties of having children may leave you feeling sorrowful and hopeless. Fortunately, if your situation prevents you...
Do you know these tips for connecting with your surrogate baby?
Rather than conceive or have a child through traditional means, you adopted with a surrogate. While things went well with the mother, you struggle to bond with the baby. To help overcome this hurdle, check out these tips from American Surrogacy. There is no reason...