Savannah's journey into gestational surrogacy began with a profound sense of purpose. As shared in Illume Fertility's heartfelt blog, after three successful pregnancies, she felt called to help others. "I wanted to give the gift of family to someone who couldn't experience it themselves," she reflects. Matched with a couple...
Year: 2025
IRS Ruling on IVF Deductions: What It Means for Surrogacy Families with Conceptual Options
A recent IRS Letter Ruling (202518023, May 2025) clarifies medical expense deductions under Sec. 213, approving unreimbursed IVF costs while denying those for surrogacy. As reported in The Tax Adviser (November 2025), this guidance helps Intended Parents navigate tax implications amid rising fertility costs. Under Sec. 213, taxpayers can deduct...
What Is Social Surrogacy? A New Path to Family with Conceptual Options
“Social surrogacy” is the fastest-growing reason Intended Parents are choosing Surrogacy in 2025. Unlike medical surrogacy (due to infertility or health risks), social surrogacy is chosen by those who can carry a pregnancy but decide—for lifestyle, career, mental health, or personal reasons—not to. Think high-profile executives, same-sex male couples, or...
A Surrogate’s Thanksgiving: Gratitude That Grows a Family
This Thanksgiving, while most of us gather around turkey and pumpkin pie, Surrogates at Conceptual Options are cradling something even more precious: someone else’s miracle. You’re not just growing a baby—you’re growing love, hope, and an entire family’s future. Every kick you feel is a reminder of the extraordinary gift...