“Fertility tourism” is on the rise. Hopeful parents who are struggling with infertility have increasingly been looking outside of the United States for their needs. While this option does seem attractive to many, especially with the rising cost of medical services in...
Gestational surrogates help couples and sometimes single people build their families when they can’t carry a child and give birth themselves. While in most cases, this results in a healthy baby who gets a loving home, things don’t always turn out that way. Surrogacy...
What Is Adult Adoption? Adult adoption is a legal process in which an adult over the age of eighteen is adopted by another adult. This procedure provides a way for families where a parental figure who helped raise the adoptee never completed an adoption process to...
If you’re thinking about donating your eggs, you’re contemplating a profoundly generous act. If you’re thinking about utilizing the services of an egg donor in order to start your family, you’re potentially on the verge of embarking on a great adventure. Ultimately,...
A person's health is a private matter between them and their physician. Yet, some people feel a woman's reproductive health is an issue for public discussion. California is well-known for its progressive stance on the rights of its residents. The California...
Parenting is a priceless gift that brings fulfillment and joy. However, not everyone has the ability to reproduce naturally. The good news is there is always the option of getting a sperm donor. Choosing a sperm donor comes with its fair share of concerns for both...
Surrogacy continues to be a popular option for many couples wishing to start a family. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, about 2% of all assisted reproductive technology (ART) cycles in the United States involve a gestational carrier....
Sperm donation, and the use of sperm donors while trying to conceive a child, have been possible for decades. But in recent years, studies have found that there has been “precipitous growth.” This is becoming far more popular than it used to be, along with other...
If you’ve been trying to conceive for a while and haven’t had success, in vitro fertilization (IVF) might be a path you’re considering. With so much information available online and among colleagues, it’s natural to wonder if IVF is the right choice for your...
If you are planning to have a child through a surrogate, you need to take time to find the right person. And after you find a surrogate who checks all your boxes, you should consider drafting a surrogacy contract, even if the party is a loved one. Here is why an...