Grants and Scholarships — Where to Look
These are non-repayable financial supports that reduce the cost of fertility care—IVF, donor cycles, surrogacy steps, medications, or travel. They matter because they can: Lower out-of-pocket costs Change treatment sequencing Reduce delays Make more effective options affordable (e.g., PGT-A, donor gametes) Upstream decisions—accurate diagnosis, correct coding, and clinic choice—directly shape your eligibility and application success. […]
Protein, Fats, and Carbs — Macro Targets During IVF
Key Takeaways Your macro balance directly affects hormone production, egg quality, and metabolic stability during IVF. Most patients benefit from: 30–35% protein, 30–35% healthy fats, and 30–40% slow-burning carbs. Protein is essential for follicle development, embryo quality, and stable blood sugar. Healthy fats fuel hormone synthesis and reduce inflammation (crucial for IVF). Carbs should be […]
Travel and Relocation Clauses — What to Watch
These are contract sections that define where the gestational carrier (GC) can travel and whether she can relocate—temporarily or permanently—during the pregnancy. They exist because any change in physical location can change: Which state laws apply (parentage orders, birth certificates) Which insurance rules apply (in-network vs out-of-network) Hospital options, NICU access, and delivery costs The […]
Both Partners Are Carriers — Options
When expanded carrier screening shows that both partners carry a variant for the same recessive condition, it can feel overwhelming—but this is exactly the stage where clear pathways and thoughtful planning make the biggest difference. This article focuses on options that truly change outcomes, budgets, and timelines, so you can move forward with confidence. What […]
Managing Anxiety and Mood During IVF
Key Takeaways Anxiety during IVF is completely normal and rooted in biological, emotional, and logistical stressors. Tools like CBT reframing, structured routines, boundary-setting, and mindfulness significantly reduce emotional overload. Communication with your partner, clinic, and—if applicable—surrogate helps minimize uncertainty. Tracking emotional patterns, not physical symptoms, leads to better mental resilience. You can build a personalized […]
Intended Parent Profiles — Matching by Values & Goals
This article explains intended parent profiles — matching by values & goals within the Donor Options (Eggs vs Embryos vs Sperm) pathway. We focus on practical choices that shape outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence. What It Is Intended Parent Profiles — Matching by Values & Goals in plain English: a […]
Anesthesia & Recovery — Safety and Comfort
This article explains anesthesia & recovery — safety and comfort within the Clinic Selection & Success Rates pathway. Though often overlooked, the quality of anesthesia care and the structure of recovery protocols can influence not just comfort, but also safety, cycle predictability, and embryo quality. Understanding these details helps you make choices that truly improve […]
Newborn Insurance — Adding Baby and International Parents
This is the part of the surrogacy journey where insurance shifts from pregnancy-related coverage for the gestational carrier to medical coverage for the baby, starting the moment they are born. For US-based intended parents, this usually means adding the newborn to an existing policy. For international parents, it often means arranging a stand-alone newborn policy […]
Loans and Lending Partners — What to Compare
Financing options for fertility, IVF, donor cycles, surrogacy, and related medical or legal costs. Loan products vary widely in interest rates, repayment structures, eligibility requirements, speed of funding, and whether funds can be used across multiple clinics and agencies. Where It Fits:Right after you have a treatment plan or surrogacy roadmap, but before locking in […]
Natural vs HRT FET Cycles
This article explains natural vs HRT FET cycles within the IVF Protocols & Medications pathway. It focuses on the choices that genuinely influence outcomes, budgets, and timelines—so you can move forward with confidence and less confusion. What It Is Natural vs HRT FET Cycles in plain English:A comparison between two ways of preparing the uterus […]
