This article explains what PGT testing is, what the research actually shows, and what gestational carriers (surrogates) should know before making embryo requirements a condition of matching.
Being informed is not the same as being restrictive, and a good agency will encourage you to understand the process rather than simply defer to it. There are reasonable, constructive questions worth asking as you navigate matching and the medical process.
Read moreFirst, there was Mike & Alex. Then came Amanda.
I first started looking into surrogacy when two of my favorite people struggled with infertility. After multiple miscarriages, they started looking into medical treatment and alternatives. I started thinking about ways I could help, which brought me to surrogacy.
Read moreDeconstructing SET, DET, and the Relative Risks
One question frequently asked by prospective surrogates is, “Do I have to carry twins as a surrogate?” In this blog post, we’ll dive into why we recommend single embryo transfers (SET) for the surrogate’s, intended parents’, and baby’s sake!
Read moreEmbarking on the incredible journey of becoming a surrogate is a huge decision that deserves careful consideration. Right away surrogates face a choice between doing surrogacy “independently” or with an agency. Here are just some of those reasons why a surrogate should partner with an agency:
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Brownstone Surrogacy is licensed as a surrogacy matching program by the New York State Department of Health. Our license number is GS221023. We are proud to be among the few agencies licensed by a governmental regulator.
“Gestation is a marvel, no matter how it is accomplished. But gestation isn’t the real magic. Love is the magic. Love is the only magic.” – Early: An Intimate History of Premature Birth and What It Teaches Us About Being Human by Sarah DiGregorio
