When to Bank Embryos Instead of Eggs
Deciding whether to freeze eggs or create embryos is one of the most important choices in fertility preservation. This guide explains when embryo banking offers advantages, what it changes, and how to make a clear, confident plan based on your biology, goals, and timeline. What It Is Embryo banking in plain English:Instead of freezing unfertilized […]
Social Media and Triggers — Building a Healthier Feed
Key Takeaways Social media algorithms are not designed to protect your mental health — but you can train them. Fertility and pregnancy-related content can trigger anxiety, grief, comparison, and emotional overwhelm. Simple tools like muting, keyword filters, curated follows, and time limits can dramatically reduce distress. A “healthy feed plan” protects your mood, especially during […]
Agency vs Attorney Roles — Who Does What
A practical guide to understanding the distinct roles, handoffs, and decision points that actually shape outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Agency vs Attorney Roles — Who Does What explains, in plain English, how agencies and attorneys divide responsibilities throughout a US surrogacy journey. It clarifies which tasks […]
Travel vs Outcomes — When Distance is Worth It
This article explains travel vs outcomes — when distance is worth it within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. It focuses on the decisions that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Travel vs Outcomes — When Distance Is Worth It in plain English: a framework […]
Escrow Accounts — Releases, Audits, and Safeguards
An escrow account is a neutral, regulated holding account used in surrogacy and third-party reproduction to protect everyone involved — intended parents, surrogates, agencies, and clinics. Funds sit in this independent account and are released only when pre-defined conditions are met. This structure influences: Budget predictability Legal compliance Timing of surrogate payments and reimbursements Smooth […]
Expected Outcomes — From Eggs to Live Birth Odds
Egg freezing is ultimately about probabilities. Not every egg becomes an embryo, not every embryo is genetically normal, and not every transfer leads to a live birth. Knowing these conversion steps early helps you plan the right number of cycles and avoid surprises later. What It Is Expected Outcomes in Plain English Expected outcomes describe […]
Comparing Clinics — Apples‑to‑Apples Checklist
This article explains comparing clinics — apples-to-apples checklist within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. It focuses on the specific comparisons that actually change outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Comparing Clinics — Apples-to-Apples Checklist in plain English: a structured way to evaluate clinics using consistent criteria, […]
Court Filings — Timeline and Typical Documents
Court Filings — Timeline and Typical Documents outlines the legal paperwork that confirms intended parent(s)’ rights before or after birth, depending on state law. This guide explains: Where court filings fit in the surrogacy process How timelines differ between pre-birth vs post-birth orders What documents courts typically require How early legal steps prevent hospital delays, […]
Exercise — Building a Gentle Weekly Plan
Key Takeaways Gentle movement improves blood flow, reduces inflammation, and supports hormone balance. Excessive or high-intensity exercise can impair ovulation and lower IVF success rates. A structured weekly plan helps reduce stress and regulate cortisol. Walking, yoga, Pilates, stretching, and light strength training are ideal during TTC and IVF. Consistency matters more than intensity. Exercise […]
International Parents — Banking and Currency Considerations
This is the financial side of cross-border fertility care. It covers how to move money safely, how to minimize unnecessary fees, how exchange-rate swings affect total costs, and how payment timing influences clinic, agency, legal, and escrow processes.It shows you where this fits in the overall care journey, what it changes in your budget, and […]
