Surrogate Journey

The Importance of Surrogacy Insurance & How to Protect Yourself

For years insurance that covers a surrogate who is carrying your baby has been difficult to obtain to say the least. With many carriers pulling out of the various insurance markets, Surrogates, Surrogacy Agencies, and Intended Parents alike have been looking for a solution to alleviate the costs associated with a surrogacy birth. Unfortunately, there are always a few… Read More »The Importance of Surrogacy Insurance & How to Protect Yourself

ABC News Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis Details Her Journey with Surrogacy

Rebecca Jarvis, ABC News’ chief business, technology and economics correspondent, has detailed in a candid article about her struggles with infertility and her journey to a son via surrogacy. She and her husband spent ten years struggling to create her family. In fact, she underwent 7 IVF cycles to finally get pregnant with her daughter, Isabella. When it came time to… Read More »ABC News Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis Details Her Journey with Surrogacy

Surrogacy 101: How it Works

As we all know, before Kim Kardashian, Robert DeNiro, and Elton John, surrogacy was unknown to most people. These celebrities who had chosen surrogacy to expand or create their families helped bring surrogacy into the mainstream consciousness. But do many people know how surrogacy actually works? Well, thanks to a newly published primer by US News and World Report, people can now… Read More »Surrogacy 101: How it Works

Spanish TV Star Ana Obregón Admits Surrogate Baby is Her Grandchild

Spanish TV Star, Ana Obregón, admitted recently that the child she had via surrogacy is in fact her grandchild. She explained that before her son died in 2020, he told her wanted to have a child. Thankfully, before he started his cancer treatments his doctors recommended that he preserve sperm samples, which he did. The birth of Obregón’s surrogate baby initially… Read More »Spanish TV Star Ana Obregón Admits Surrogate Baby is Her Grandchild

Deciding to Become a Surrogate for Surrogates and their Families

Deciding to become a surrogate is not an easy decision for any woman and her family, including kids and significant others. “How will this affect my daily life, my children’s lives, and how will it affect my significant other?” These are just some of the many questions that women ask us when considering surrogacy. Well, one of our own Conceptual Options’… Read More »Deciding to Become a Surrogate for Surrogates and their Families

Conceptual Options’ Dr. Cher Rafiee Discusses Why Do Women Choose to Become Surrogates

As a psychologist working in the field of surrogacy, one of the most common questions I have received is, “Why would anyone agree to be a Surrogate?” This question is also asked a million times over of each of our surrogates. There are some very common misconceptions about the women who choose to become Surrogates. Some think these women do it only… Read More »Conceptual Options’ Dr. Cher Rafiee Discusses Why Do Women Choose to Become Surrogates

Gay Surrogacy Interview with Two Dads from the UK

Gay Surrogacy Interview with Two Dads from the UK Conceptual Options recently collaborated on a project with Two Dads to bring awareness to gay surrogacy and help intended fathers with their journey towards parenthood. Two Daddies are an enthusiastic pair of fathers from England who tirelessly advocate for equality in surrogacy, while also raising 3 children (2 from surrogacy). This is their… Read More »Gay Surrogacy Interview with Two Dads from the UK

Should I Become a Surrogate and Why?

Getting pregnant and having a child is not a possibility for everyone. For many, the road to parenthood is one full of obstacles and challenges, especially those suffering from infertility issues. The good news: help is on the way. Bringing a newborn child into this world and starting a family is perhaps one of the greatest joys in life. If you have… Read More »Should I Become a Surrogate and Why?

Can I Become a Surrogate with Conceptual Options?

Becoming a Surrogate can be one of the most fulfilling journeys you will likely do in your life. It won’t always be easy, and there will certainly be challenges you’ll need to face during your surrogacy pregnancy. However, the gift you’ll be giving another family is one they will be endlessly grateful for. It’s important to remember that not all women are… Read More »Can I Become a Surrogate with Conceptual Options?

Surrogacy Compensation and Why It is Important to Women, Families & the Children

Compensating a woman for carrying your baby is seen by some as both exploitative and harmful to all the parties involved in the process. In fact, many countries ban it outright, even if the Surrogate consents. Other countries allow it, but ban payments to her of any kind. Only a few places provide Intended Parents with legal standing before the birth of… Read More »Surrogacy Compensation and Why It is Important to Women, Families & the Children