Latest Stats Say More Dads are Looking for Surrogates

Society’s views on what makes a family a family are rapidly changing. In the past several years, there has been…

7 years ago

How to Prepare to Meet Your Surrogate Match

When you work with a reputable surrogacy agency like SPS, a great deal of time is devoted to matching up…

7 years ago

4 Evaluations You’ll Have Before Becoming a Surrogate

Interested in becoming a surrogate? Your decision is wonderful beyond words and you’ll have a lasting impact on the lives…

7 years ago

5 Reasons Why Being a Surrogate Makes You a Superhero

Being a surrogate is one of the most wonderful things you can do and, although you won’t be wearing a…

7 years ago

Learn the Language of the Surrogacy Process in 5 Minutes or Less

If you’re just starting to learn about the surrogacy process, it can sometimes feel like you’re reading a whole different…

7 years ago

4 Reasons Why Surrogacy in California is Tops

If you’ve decided to explore your options for surrogacy in California, you’re sure to find that the process here is…

7 years ago

5 Simple Yet Revealing Questions to Ask Your Surrogate

At SPS, we take the time to get to know every surrogate before we even begin the process of matching…

8 years ago

4 Things You Didn’t Know About How to Become a Surrogate in California

If you’re looking for information about how to become a surrogate in California, you’ll probably see a lot of the…

8 years ago

3 Inspirational Surrogacy Stories All Intended Parents Should Read

Surrogacy isn’t just a means to an end; it’s an extraordinary journey. Should you decide to become an intended parent,…

8 years ago

Going to Be a Surrogate? 6 Surprising Things the Baby Will Do

If you’re going to be a surrogate, you’ve already had at least one healthy pregnancy. You’re familiar with all those…

8 years ago

3 Heartwarming Stories Every Woman Becoming a Surrogate Should Read

Becoming a surrogate is a huge and wonderful decision. Women who choose this path are incredibly selfless and compassionate people.…

8 years ago

4 Adorable Stories for Kids that Explain the Surrogacy Process

As you begin the surrogacy process, you’ll be faced with many questions. Perhaps the most difficult ones to field will…

8 years ago

Emerging Dangers in Surrogacy: Cambodia is the New India

Surrogacy laws differ across the United States, which is one of the reasons SPS is very glad to be in…

8 years ago

How to Know if You’re Ready To Become an Intended Parent

The decision to start the surrogacy process isn’t always an easy one. Intended parents often weigh the pros and cons…

8 years ago

10 Things You’ll Miss About Your Surrogacy

Your surrogacy will be wonderful for a lot of reasons. Carrying a baby for someone else is one of the…

8 years ago

The Secret to Becoming a Surrogate in California

If you’re interested in becoming a surrogate in California, it may seem like an overwhelming process, but if you’re here…

8 years ago

Being a Surrogate: The Surprising Truth About What Your Cravings Mean

Being a surrogate is a wonderful thing. You’re helping a parent-to-be make their dreams come true, which is something very…

8 years ago

Starting the Surrogacy Process: 4 Things to Know About California Laws

When you’re starting the surrogacy process, there are a whole lot of bases to cover. At SPS, Cristie Montgomery and…

8 years ago

How to Become a Surrogate in California and Stay Safe

Without a doubt, there are a lot of stories these days about people who have started the surrogacy process and…

8 years ago

4 Mantras to Remember when You’re Starting the Surrogacy Process

As you start the surrogacy process, you’re probably filled with emotions. There’s the difficult times of coming to terms with…

8 years ago

Being a Surrogate: 4 Indispensable Tips if You’re Carrying Multiples

Being a surrogate is truly one of the most kind and generous choices a woman can possibly make.  It’s an…

8 years ago

The Dangers of Seeking Surrogacy Abroad

International surrogacy has always been a hot button topic, but lately there have been even more stories emerging from outside…

8 years ago

Surrogacy Process: Tips for Coping When Everyone Else is Pregnant

By the time you begin the surrogacy process, you’ve likely been struggling with infertility or have wanted a family for…

8 years ago

5 Surprising Health Benefits of Being a Surrogate

Most women who consider being a surrogate believe that the helping others is its own reward. After all, it’s not…

8 years ago

4 Things the Media Gets Wrong About Becoming a Surrogate

If you read the news, the media makes it seem like becoming a surrogate is an easy process. Any time…

8 years ago

Could Uterine Transplants Put an End to Surrogacy in California?

Recent news reports have suggested that those seeking surrogacy in California may one day have an alternative option. The first…

8 years ago

4 Things You Should Do Before Beginning the Surrogacy Process

Beginning the surrogacy process is not something anyone takes lightly. If you’re an intended parent who wants to add to…

8 years ago

3 Lessons Learned from the California Surrogate Triplet Case

A recent story involving a California surrogate is getting its happy ending, but it’s making headline news for other reasons.…

8 years ago

4 Fun Ways to Unite Your Surrogacy Team

Due to the personal experiences and emotions shared, the surrogacy journey often creates lifelong bonds between intended parents and gestational…

8 years ago

Do You Need an Agency to Be a Surrogate in California?

The decision to be a surrogate in California is monumental and certainly doesn’t come without careful consideration. Even though many women…

8 years ago

Successful Surrogacy in California: Tyra Banks Welcomes Baby Boy

A heartwarming story of a successful surrogacy in California is making headline news. Supermodel Tyra Banks and her boyfriend, photographer…

8 years ago

How to Become a Surrogate Mother in California: 3 Common Misconceptions

If you’re looking up “How to become a surrogate mother in California,” chances are that you’ve come across a lot…

8 years ago

3 Exercises You Shouldn’t Do During Your Surrogacy

The benefits of exercising during your surrogacy are innumerable. It will help with your energy throughout the day and provide…

8 years ago

3 Foods to Avoid During Your Surrogate Pregnancy

As a surrogate, you’ve already been through a pregnancy of your own, and probably remember some the dietary changes that…

8 years ago

Advice for Telling Your Kids that You’re Going to Be a Surrogate

Your decision to be a surrogate is absolutely amazing, huge, and selfless. Throughout this journey, you will be touching the…

8 years ago

2 Biggest Tips for Women Considering Surrogacy

If you’re considering surrogacy, no doubt you’ve been mulling it over for quite some time. It’s not a decision anyone…

8 years ago

3 Keys to a Successful Surrogacy Journey

The surrogacy journey can be wonderful and richly rewarding. There aren’t any hard statistics on the subject though some sources estimate…

8 years ago

3 Personality Traits We Look for in Our Surrogates

No two people are exactly alike, which is why we work so hard make good pairings of intended parents and…

8 years ago

4 Basic Requirements for Being a Surrogate

Are you considering being a surrogate? It may well be one of the most rewarding things you’ll ever do, and…

8 years ago

3 Simple Steps to Becoming a Surrogate

Becoming a surrogate is a wonderful and life-changing thing. Your generous gift will make a family complete, and you can…

8 years ago

3 Expert Stress Relief Techniques to Practice During the Surrogacy Journey

The surrogacy journey is exciting, but it’s not without its stressful moments. A surrogate is balancing her normal duties and…

9 years ago

4 Most Helpful Exercises Surrogates Can Do

Staying fit while pregnant is important for you and the baby you’re carrying, and this is true for surrogates too.…

9 years ago

Top 3 Reasons to Be a Surrogate

It takes a very special kind of woman to be a surrogate, as these women tend to be some of…

9 years ago

Tips for Announcing Your Decision to Become a Surrogate

Even though you’re excited to become a surrogate, announcing your decision to the world can be nerve-wracking. Never before has…

9 years ago

Your Top 4 Surrogacy Questions Answered

Surrogacy has come a long way in the past couple of decades, and the Internet is full of misinformation. Whether…

9 years ago

5 Best Foods to Eat During Your Surrogate Pregnancy

During your surrogate pregnancy, eating the right foods is crucial. First, everything you take in impacts the baby, and as…

9 years ago

Becoming a Surrogate Mother: Birth Myths Revealed

Becoming a surrogate mother, just like becoming a traditional mother, can be very emotional towards the end of pregnancy. After…

9 years ago

Epidurals: Facts, After-Effects and Alternatives for Your California Surrogacy

If you are considering a California surrogacy with Surrogate Parenting Services, whether or not you get an epidural may have…

9 years ago

Having Your Surrogacy in California with SPS? Surprising Things About Your Newborn You May Not Know

Thinking about having your surrogacy in California? Surrogacy is a wonderful, life-changing experience—thanks to the amazing process of birth. Babies…

9 years ago

The Gestational Surrogacy Process: What Carriers Should Expect

Surrogacy can seem complex and confusing at first glance, but if and when you decide to work with Surrogate Parenting…

9 years ago

The Gestational Surrogacy Guide: Preparing For a C-Section

Sometimes in gestational surrogacy, a carrier may face the prospect of having to get a cesarean section. The procedure is…

9 years ago

Can a Gestational Surrogate Prevent Birth Defects?

The qualifications to become a gestational surrogate are somewhat rigorous. Besides being financially secure and having already gave birth, certain…

9 years ago

Becoming a Surrogate Mother: Don’t Eat For Two

When becoming a surrogate mother, applicants have to meet certain qualifications, including BMI, calculated from a person’s weight and height.…

9 years ago

First Trimester Tips for the Gestational Surrogate

As any gestational surrogate can tell you, the first trimester of pregnancy can be rough. A couple of weeks after…

9 years ago

What is PGD and How Does It Factor into the Surrogate Process?

If you are either a surrogate or an intended parent pursuing the surrogacy process and/or egg donation for family building,…

9 years ago

Surrogate Motherhood Throughout the 20th Century

In reality, surrogate motherhood goes back to the dawn of recorded history. Although ancient forms of surrogate motherhood were rarely…

9 years ago

The Overwhelming Benefits of Working with a Surrogacy Agency

Now that you’ve done an extensive amount of research, you’re ready to team up with a gestational carrier (or perhaps…

9 years ago

5 Signs You Are the Perfect Surrogate Mother

Before applying for surrogacy, it is important to gauge whether you possess the emotional and intellectual temperaments necessary for the…

9 years ago

Terms to Know in the Surrogacy Process: FSH

Follicle Stimulating Hormone, or FSH, is an important hormone monitored during the surrogacy process. Naturally occurring, it secretes from the…

9 years ago

Advice From A Surrogate Agency: Address Your Emotions About Infertility

As a surrogate agency, we’ve worked with many women experiencing infertility and understand the myriad emotions it causes. In general,…

9 years ago

Must-Know Info for Those New to the Surrogacy Process

The surrogacy process is a complicated to say the least. You may be currently learning all of the ins and…

10 years ago

Surrogate Pregnancy: What Foods Make a Healthy Baby?

If you’re a surrogate, pregnancy can be confusing because of the amount of conflicting information out there on what the…

10 years ago

How to Keep Your California Surrogacy Running Smoothly & Conflict-Free

In California, Surrogacy has nearly doubled in a few years. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technologies, the number of…

10 years ago

Finding a Surrogate Mother: Tips to Make Your Parenting Profile Stronger

Finding a surrogate mother through an agency means you must complete a parenting profile. This information will be used as…

10 years ago

Signing the Contract: Things to Think About Before Becoming a Surrogate

There are many things to worry about when becoming a surrogate and/or an intended parent. The possibility of the relationship…

10 years ago

Becoming a Surrogate Mother: From Application to Delivery

Surrogates come from across the globe, from all walks of life, but one thing ties them together: to help deserving…

10 years ago

Considering Surrogacy in California? Determine Whether It’s Right for You.

By all accounts, gestational surrogacy in California is a huge decision with far reaching consequences, both positive and negative. Beyond…

10 years ago

California Surrogacy: Keys to Forming a Successful Relationship with Your Surrogate

Surrogate Parenting Service (SPS) encourages intended parents going through California surrogacy to have a positive relationship with their surrogate because…

10 years ago

Conceive the Possibilities: The Benefits in Choosing to Become a California Surrogate Mother

On behalf of California Surrogate Parenting Service, we would like to thank each and every surrogate mother “giving the gift…

10 years ago

New California Surrogacy Bill is the Most Progressive in the World

For California, surrogacy law has progressed in leaps and bounds in the past decade. In 1993, the landmark Johnson v.…

10 years ago

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