Emergency Scenarios — Travel Restrictions and Illness
This article explains emergency scenarios — travel restrictions and illness within the International Surrogacy & Cross-Border Care pathway. It focuses on the choices that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Emergency Scenarios — Travel Restrictions and Illness in plain English: understanding how unexpected global, national, or […]
Donor Agreements — Eggs, Sperm, Embryos
A donor agreement is a legal contract that defines the rights, responsibilities, and future boundaries when someone provides genetic material—egg, sperm, or embryos—to help create a child. It lays out: Parentage: donor relinquishes parental rights; intended parents assume full legal parentage. Use of material: IVF, surrogacy, number of embryos, future cycles. Contact level: anonymous, open-ID, […]
Future Horizon: In‑Vitro Gametogenesis (IVG) — Dual Guide
Key Takeaways In-Vitro Gametogenesis (IVG) is an experimental fertility technology still in research stages. IVG aims to create eggs or sperm from stem cells. The technology could expand fertility options for infertility, cancer survivors, and same-sex couples. IVG is not clinically available yet and faces ethical and regulatory review. Gestational surrogacy would likely remain essential […]
Fertility Clinics Near Me — Los Angeles (CA)
Key Takeaways Los Angeles is home to some of the most advanced fertility clinics in the U.S., offering innovative treatments and specialized programs. Choosing the right clinic requires evaluating success rates, lab capabilities, communication style, and treatment philosophy. Patients benefit most when clinics provide personalized protocols and transparent, supportive care. This guide offers a comprehensive […]
Due‑Date Calculator for IVF — Fresh vs Frozen
Key Takeaways IVF due-dates depend on embryo age at transfer—typically Day 3 (fresh) or Day 5/6 (fresh or frozen). FET cycles have greater predictability because they aren’t tied to ovarian stimulation timing. Due-date calculation is based on “embryo age + 38 weeks,” not the last menstrual period used in natural conception. Precision matters for travel […]
Genetic Counseling — Setting Expectations
Genetic counseling is a structured conversation with a genetics professional who helps you understand: What your test results mean (and do not mean) How results affect reproductive options Which next steps matter most for your goals What is optional and what is essential Where genetic risk is real vs where it’s theoretical How choices upstream—like […]
Insurance Coverage — Reading Policies Without Spin
Insurance Coverage — Reading Policies Without Spin means learning to interpret the policy as written—not how HR emails, clinics, or insurers describe it. it helps you understand: What is “eligible,” “covered,” “excluded,” or “subject to prior authorization” How IVF, donor services, or surrogacy coverage is actually defined What maternity coverage applies to surrogates and what […]
Ethical Questions — Autonomy and Consent
This article explains ethical questions — autonomy and consent within the International Surrogacy & Cross-Border Care pathway. It focuses on the choices that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Ethical Questions — Autonomy and Consent in plain English: understanding how to protect the surrogate’s autonomy, safeguard […]
Endometrial Microbiome Testing (EMMA/ALICE) — Dual Guide
Key Takeaways EMMA and ALICE tests analyze the uterine environment, not the embryo. They help identify microbiome imbalances and hidden infections. Results guide targeted treatment before embryo transfer. Intended parents and surrogates both benefit from improved implantation confidence. These tests are especially valuable after repeated IVF failures. Successful implantation depends on more than embryo quality—it […]
Legal Counsel Coordination — Home and Host Countries
This article explains legal counsel coordination — home and host countries within the International Surrogacy & Cross-Border Care pathway. It focuses on the choices that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Legal Counsel Coordination — Home and Host Countries in plain English: ensuring that both your […]
