Society’s views on what makes a family a family are rapidly changing. In the past several years, there has been…
When you work with a reputable surrogacy agency like SPS, a great deal of time is devoted to matching up…
Interested in becoming a surrogate? Your decision is wonderful beyond words and you’ll have a lasting impact on the lives…
Being a surrogate is one of the most wonderful things you can do and, although you won’t be wearing a…
If you’re just starting to learn about the surrogacy process, it can sometimes feel like you’re reading a whole different…
If you’ve decided to explore your options for surrogacy in California, you’re sure to find that the process here is…
At SPS, we take the time to get to know every surrogate before we even begin the process of matching…
If you’re looking for information about how to become a surrogate in California, you’ll probably see a lot of the…
Surrogacy isn’t just a means to an end; it’s an extraordinary journey. Should you decide to become an intended parent,…
If you’re going to be a surrogate, you’ve already had at least one healthy pregnancy. You’re familiar with all those…
Becoming a surrogate is a huge and wonderful decision. Women who choose this path are incredibly selfless and compassionate people.…
As you begin the surrogacy process, you’ll be faced with many questions. Perhaps the most difficult ones to field will…
Surrogacy laws differ across the United States, which is one of the reasons SPS is very glad to be in…
The decision to start the surrogacy process isn’t always an easy one. Intended parents often weigh the pros and cons…
Your surrogacy will be wonderful for a lot of reasons. Carrying a baby for someone else is one of the…
If you’re interested in becoming a surrogate in California, it may seem like an overwhelming process, but if you’re here…
Being a surrogate is a wonderful thing. You’re helping a parent-to-be make their dreams come true, which is something very…
When you’re starting the surrogacy process, there are a whole lot of bases to cover. At SPS, Cristie Montgomery and…
Without a doubt, there are a lot of stories these days about people who have started the surrogacy process and…
As you start the surrogacy process, you’re probably filled with emotions. There’s the difficult times of coming to terms with…
Being a surrogate is truly one of the most kind and generous choices a woman can possibly make. It’s an…
International surrogacy has always been a hot button topic, but lately there have been even more stories emerging from outside…
By the time you begin the surrogacy process, you’ve likely been struggling with infertility or have wanted a family for…
Most women who consider being a surrogate believe that the helping others is its own reward. After all, it’s not…
If you read the news, the media makes it seem like becoming a surrogate is an easy process. Any time…
Recent news reports have suggested that those seeking surrogacy in California may one day have an alternative option. The first…
Beginning the surrogacy process is not something anyone takes lightly. If you’re an intended parent who wants to add to…
A recent story involving a California surrogate is getting its happy ending, but it’s making headline news for other reasons.…
Due to the personal experiences and emotions shared, the surrogacy journey often creates lifelong bonds between intended parents and gestational…
The decision to be a surrogate in California is monumental and certainly doesn’t come without careful consideration. Even though many women…
A heartwarming story of a successful surrogacy in California is making headline news. Supermodel Tyra Banks and her boyfriend, photographer…
If you’re looking up “How to become a surrogate mother in California,” chances are that you’ve come across a lot…
The benefits of exercising during your surrogacy are innumerable. It will help with your energy throughout the day and provide…
As a surrogate, you’ve already been through a pregnancy of your own, and probably remember some the dietary changes that…
Your decision to be a surrogate is absolutely amazing, huge, and selfless. Throughout this journey, you will be touching the…
If you’re considering surrogacy, no doubt you’ve been mulling it over for quite some time. It’s not a decision anyone…
The surrogacy journey can be wonderful and richly rewarding. There aren’t any hard statistics on the subject though some sources estimate…
No two people are exactly alike, which is why we work so hard make good pairings of intended parents and…
Are you considering being a surrogate? It may well be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do, and…
Becoming a surrogate is a wonderful and life-changing thing. Your generous gift will make a family complete, and you can…
The surrogacy journey is exciting, but it’s not without its stressful moments. A surrogate is balancing her normal duties and…
Staying fit while pregnant is important for you and the baby you’re carrying, and this is true for surrogates too.…
It takes a very special kind of woman to be a surrogate, as these women tend to be some of…
Even though you’re excited to become a surrogate, announcing your decision to the world can be nerve-wracking. Never before has…
Surrogacy has come a long way in the past couple of decades, and the Internet is full of misinformation. Whether…
During your surrogate pregnancy, eating the right foods is crucial. First, everything you take in impacts the baby, and as…
Becoming a surrogate mother, just like becoming a traditional mother, can be very emotional towards the end of pregnancy. After…
If you are considering a California surrogacy with Surrogate Parenting Services, whether or not you get an epidural may have…
Thinking about having your surrogacy in California? Surrogacy is a wonderful, life-changing experience—thanks to the amazing process of birth. Babies…
Surrogacy can seem complex and confusing at first glance, but if and when you decide to work with Surrogate Parenting…
Sometimes in gestational surrogacy, a carrier may face the prospect of having to get a cesarean section. The procedure is…
The qualifications to become a gestational surrogate are somewhat rigorous. Besides being financially secure and having already gave birth, certain…
When becoming a surrogate mother, applicants have to meet certain qualifications, including BMI, calculated from a person’s weight and height.…
As any gestational surrogate can tell you, the first trimester of pregnancy can be rough. A couple of weeks after…
If you are either a surrogate or an intended parent pursuing the surrogacy process and/or egg donation for family building,…
In reality, surrogate motherhood goes back to the dawn of recorded history. Although ancient forms of surrogate motherhood were rarely…
Now that you’ve done an extensive amount of research, you’re ready to team up with a gestational carrier (or perhaps…
Before applying for surrogacy, it is important to gauge whether you possess the emotional and intellectual temperaments necessary for the…
Follicle Stimulating Hormone, or FSH, is an important hormone monitored during the surrogacy process. Naturally occurring, it secretes from the…
As a surrogate agency, we’ve worked with many women experiencing infertility and understand the myriad emotions it causes. In general,…
The surrogacy process is a complicated to say the least. You may be currently learning all of the ins and…
If you’re a surrogate, pregnancy can be confusing because of the amount of conflicting information out there on what the…
In California, Surrogacy has nearly doubled in a few years. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies, the number of…
Finding a surrogate mother through an agency means you must complete a parenting profile. This information will be used as…
There are many things to worry about when becoming a surrogate and/or an intended parent. The possibility of the relationship…
Surrogates come from across the globe, from all walks of life, but one thing ties them together: to help deserving…
By all accounts, gestational surrogacy in California is a huge decision with far reaching consequences, both positive and negative. Beyond…
Surrogate Parenting Service (SPS) encourages intended parents going through California surrogacy to have a positive relationship with their surrogate because…
On behalf of California Surrogate Parenting Service, we would like to thank each and every surrogate mother “giving the gift…
For California, surrogacy law has progressed in leaps and bounds in the past decade. In 1993, the landmark Johnson v.…
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