Pre‑Birth vs Post‑Birth Orders — What’s the Difference?
Pre-Birth and Post-Birth Orders are legal mechanisms used in U.S. surrogacy to establish parentage—who is the legal parent of the child—either before birth or after birth. A Pre-Birth Order (PBO) is a court judgment issued during pregnancy that names the intended parent(s) as the legal parents from the moment the baby is born. A Post-Birth […]
Case Studies — From Subclinical to Stable
Key Takeaways “Subclinical” hormone issues often appear normal on lab work but affect cycles, egg quality, implantation, and outcomes. Small adjustments—thyroid support, dose tuning, nutrition, sleep, stress control—can convert unstable cycles into consistent, predictable ones. Case studies reveal clear patterns: catch early signals, act before symptoms escalate, and integrate lifestyle + medical support. Stabilizing hormonal […]
Fertility Clinics Near Me — New Jersey (NJ)
Key Takeaways New Jersey offers some of the highest-ranked fertility clinics in the U.S. IVF, IUI, egg freezing, donor cycles, and advanced reproductive technologies are widely available. Clinic selection should consider success rates, doctor expertise, lab quality, cost transparency, and support services. Insurance coverage for fertility treatments is one of the strongest in the country. […]
Grief After Loss — Compassionate Practices
Key Takeaways Grief after a pregnancy loss, failed cycle, or unexpected setback in surrogacy is real, valid, and deeply personal. Compassionate practices—grounded in psychology and lived experience—support emotional regulation and long-term resilience. Processing grief requires safe spaces, structured support, and practical coping tools. Loss points in surrogacy impact both emotional well-being and decision-making; understanding this […]
Stress and Sleep — The Hormone Connection
Key Takeaways Stress and poor sleep directly impact hormone regulation and reproductive pathways. Cortisol, melatonin, estrogen, and progesterone all shift when stress or sleep is disrupted. Chronic stress can affect ovulation, IVF outcomes, and early pregnancy stability. Surrogates and intended parents benefit from structured stress-management routines. Sleep optimization leads to better hormonal rhythm, emotional stability, […]
IUI Over 40 — Odds and Better Paths
Key Takeaways IUI success over 40 is typically under 5% per cycle, even with medications. Egg quality — not uterine environment — is the main limiting factor. IUI may still be reasonable for unexplained infertility, mild male factor, or if budget is very limited. Most patients over 40 save time and money by moving directly […]
PGT‑SR for Translocations
PGT-SR (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Structural Rearrangements) identifies embryos with the correct chromosomal structure when one or both parents carry a translocation or inversion. In simple terms: It checks whether an embryo inherited a balanced, normal, or unbalanced chromosome arrangement. It helps avoid embryos unlikely to implant or likely to lead to miscarriage or genetic […]
When to Move to Donor or Embryo Donation
Key Takeaways Donor eggs and embryo donation provide significantly higher success rates, especially for low AMH, recurrent IVF failure, or age-related infertility. Age and ovarian reserve are the strongest predictors of when donor pathways become more effective than continued own-egg IVF. Emotional readiness is as important as medical indicators—patients should understand timelines, budgets, and long-term […]
Fertility Clinics Near Me — Vancouver (BC)
Key Takeaways Vancouver is home to top-tier fertility clinics offering IVF, egg freezing, IUI, donor options, and surrogacy coordination. British Columbia provides modern, patient-centered fertility care with advanced laboratory facilities. Clinic success rates, treatment approaches, and pricing vary, making research essential. Many clinics offer emotional support, financing options, and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ families. Surrogacy.com […]
DuoStim and Back‑to‑Back Cycles — When It’s Worth It
Key Takeaways DuoStim involves two stimulations and two retrievals in one menstrual cycle—one in the follicular phase and one in the luteal phase. Back-to-back cycles refer to starting a new stimulation soon after the previous retrieval—no long break between cycles. Both methods aim to increase the number of eggs/embryos collected in a shorter time, especially […]
