Support Groups — What to Expect
Key Takeaways Surrogacy support groups provide emotional stability, shared experiences, and practical tips you can’t find in medical documents. Support groups vary widely—some are peer-led, others professionally moderated. The right group offers validation, realistic expectations, and coping tools. Joining early can strengthen decision-making, reduce anxiety, and improve communication with partners and agencies. Both in-person and […]
PGT‑M for Single‑Gene Conditions
PGT-M (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Monogenic diseases) is a highly targeted test that checks embryos for a specific inherited condition—such as cystic fibrosis, thalassemia, spinal muscular atrophy, Huntington’s disease, or a known familial mutation. PGT-M: Identifies which embryos carry or are affected by your known mutation Does not test for all genetic issues (that’s PGT-A […]
Microdose Lupron Flare — Who It Helps
This article explains microdose Lupron flare — who it helps within the IVF Protocols & Medications pathway. It focuses on choices that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Microdose Lupron Flare — Who It Helps in plain English:A stimulation protocol that uses very low–dose Lupron to […]
How to Read SART Reports Without Spin
This article explains how to read SART reports without spin within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. It focuses on choices that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is How to Read SART Reports Without Spin, in plain English: where it fits, what it changes, and […]
Country Comparison — Legal, Costs, Timelines
This article explains country comparison — legal, costs, timelines 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 Country Comparison — Legal, Costs, Timelines in plain English: understanding how different countries structure surrogacy law, parentage, […]
Hope vs Hype — Staying Grounded
Key Takeaways Understand the difference between hope (healthy optimism) and hype (misleading promises) in surrogacy. Learn the specific signals that indicate whether a program is credible. Protect your budget, timeline, and emotional bandwidth with evidence-based decision criteria. Avoid common traps: unrealistic success rates, superficial guarantees, and over-simplified cost sheets. Use grounded frameworks to move forward […]
PGT‑A — What It Can and Can’t Do
PGT-A (Preimplantation Genetic Testing for Aneuploidy) is a lab test performed on embryos during IVF to check for the correct number of chromosomes. It cannot diagnose diseases, fix embryos, or guarantee a pregnancy.But it can reduce the chance of transferring a chromosomally abnormal embryo, which may shorten time to pregnancy for the right patients. This […]
Antagonist vs Long Protocol — How We Choose
This article explains antagonist vs long protocol — how we choose within the IVF Protocols & Medications pathway. It focuses on practical choices that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Antagonist vs Long Protocol — How We Choose in plain English:How your clinic decides between the […]
Why Is Surrogacy ‘Illegal’ in Canada? What the AHRA Actually Says
Why Is Surrogacy ‘Illegal’ in Canada? What the AHRA Actually Says — Warm, compliant guide for Intended Parents in Canada. Education & Process Numbered steps: Consult Profile Match Legal Screening Transfer Pregnancy Birth Expert Quote “A clear plan and ready embryos shorten match times significantly.” — Medical Team, Surrogacy4All Case Study After delays elsewhere, a […]
What Can Surrogates Be Reimbursed For? A Practical AHRA Checklist
What Can Surrogates Be Reimbursed For? A Practical AHRA Checklist — Warm, compliant guide for Intended Parents in Canada. Education & Process Numbered steps: Consult Profile Match Legal Screening Transfer Pregnancy Birth Expert Quote “A clear plan and ready embryos shorten match times significantly.” — Medical Team, Surrogacy4All Case Study After delays elsewhere, a couple […]
