Please share an interesting fact about having a baby with surrogacy.

Ignore: Using a gestational carrier works for women who cannot carry a pregnancy, but not for egg problems.

Ignore: Use an attorney and agency who specialize in surrogacy. The contract is critical to success.

Ignore: Surrogates also need screening for immunity to measles, rubella (german measles), and chickenpox.

Ignore: Surrogacy laws are different in each country. Know local laws before traveling to other countries.

Ignore: It is important to involve a mental health professional to make sure all parties are prepared.

Ignore: The child with be biologically yours since you and your partner have contributed genetically.

Ignore: Make sure you are ready emotionally and physically. Newborns are a lot of work.

Ignore: Can be a safer option for certain medical conditions or certain circumstances.

Laws: Laws governing surrogacy vary by state, and they may be different if parties from different ones.

Ignore: There are approximately 100 agencies available to assist with finding a surrogate.

Ignore: With a surrogate pregnancy, the surrogate must fully understand the concept of the surrogacy.

Ignore: When looking for a surrogate, make sure her BMI is less than 32. Outcomes will be better.

Ignore: Be sure your are emotionally prepared. Assisted reprodutive technology, surrogacy are unregulated.

Check: Check the laws in your state. Every state has different regulations.

Ignore: Using a surrogacy agency is wise. They are use to all the necessary medical and legal in and outs!

Ignore: Get a lawyer early to help parse out questions of custody, open identity, and pregnancy care.