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Using a surrogate may be the best way to welcome a child into your family. While navigating the process can be exciting, it can also be stressful. After all, you’ve probably never been through a surrogacy pregnancy before, and you might be worried about all the...
An embryo is one of the first stages in a healthy pregnancy. The embryo forms after the egg has been fertilized. It’s one of the earliest forms an unborn baby takes, and it will then develop into a fetus over time. However, in some cases, this embryo fails to form....
Medically-assisted reproduction requires the assistance of multiple people. There are health care professionals involved who assist with the storage, acquisition, fertilization and implantation of gametes and embryos. There are also typically individuals who donate...
If you are considering growing your family through egg donation, you may be wondering whether you can choose an anonymous donor and whether it’s even legal. The short answer is yes, you can, and it’s perfectly legal in California. You may choose to work with someone...
If you are an LGBTQ+ couple planning to start a family, Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) can help you take that step. ART includes a variety of medical procedures that are designed to address infertility or enable same-sex couples to have biological children. It...
Surrogacy is one option that some people turn to when they want to expand their family. This is sometimes due to infertility issues, but some people have other reasons why they want to turn to a surrogate to carry a child for them. While those reasons might seem like...
You and your partner are ready to start a family. You've talked about it, planned for it and made the decision together. However, some things might surprise you: California law doesn't automatically see you both as parents, even if you raised your child as a team....
Surrogacy is a deeply personal journey that can lead to intense emotions for everyone involved. Whether you’re the surrogate or the intended parent, this process can lead to a host of emotions, some of which are expected and some aren’t. Taking the time to understand...
An egg donation agreement outlines the expectations and responsibilities of everyone involved in the donation process. It helps ensure clear communication between the intended parents and the donor. These agreements are especially important when using an anonymous or...
Sperm donation introduces complex legal questions, especially concerning inheritance. If you have donated sperm or conceived a child with the help of a donor, it’s important to understand how California law addresses parentage and estate rights. California...