As we discussed in yesterday’s blog post about the Top 3 Things NOT to say to a surrogate mother, surrogacy is often a taboo subject for many people. In fact, a new study (and a book) just came out from a researcher from the University of Texas at Arlington, Dr. Heather Jacobson, and she has found that surrogacy is often misunderstood by… Read More »Study Shows Surrogacy Often Misunderstood & Unfairly Judged
Surrogacy is a topic that draws most people in one direction or another as it is often shrouded in controversy and secrecy both publically and privately. With a topic such as this, people will often say nothing to someone when they are confronted with a situation they do not understand, such as surrogate motherhood. On the other hand, people are also known… Read More »3 Top Things NOT to Say to a Surrogate
If you’re in the middle of searching for your perfect agency, you’re probably thinking “only 5 questions? I have a million questions I want to ask my prospective agency!” And the more questions that you have for an agency, the better! However, you need to make sure that out of all of the questions that you ask before choosing your agency you… Read More »Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Surrogacy & Egg Donation Agency
People all over the world are concerned about the Zika virus and how it can affect pregnant mothers – and rightfully so. Thankfully, the FDA has prepared guidance that is currently being implemented to decrease any potential risks for egg donors, sperm donors and Intended Parents. As there are no good blood tests at this time to detect the Zika virus, the… Read More »Zika Virus Update | Information for Surrogates, Egg Donors & Intended Parents
Today is a day about celebrating women. Whether they are our friends, mothers, sisters, grandmothers, or any other special women in our lives…including ourselves. At Conceptual Options we would like to celebrate all of the women that we work with, have worked with, and will work with in the future. Whether you are a surrogate, an egg donor, or an intended mother… Read More »INTERNATIONAL WOMEN’S DAY 2016
The San Diego Zoo has welcomed six southern white rhinos from South Africa in hopes they’ll become surrogate mothers for the critically endangered northern white rhino. The rhinos are living at the zoo’s new Rhino Rescue Center, built specifically for the six females. They will not be on public display as their sole purpose is to increase the population over the next… Read More »Surrogacy in the Animal Kingdom Comes to San Diego Zoo
We here at Conceptual Options are wishing everyone a Happy Chinese New Year and a happy and prosperous year of the monkey! This past year has been an incredible one and we cannot wait to see what this new year will bring!
On January 29, 2016, and after four years of litigation, the class of egg donors who challenged the American Society for Reproductive Medicine for placing a price cap on the amount of compensation donors can receive have reached a settlement. According to Top Class Actions, According to the terms of the egg donor class action settlement, the ASRM will eliminate wording that… Read More »Egg Donors & ASRM Reach a Settlement in Class Action Price Fixing Case
Many couples and individuals will often look to friends and family when discovering that they will need a surrogate to create their family. But, is this the most prudent option? Is that money savings worth your friendship? Is the savings worth your familial relationships? One woman says no. “Jillian” just had a birthday. Her surrogate mother, Laurie B. Miller of Bridgewater Mass.,… Read More »Surrogacy Amongst Friends – A Cautionary Tale
Congratulations are in order for Tyra Banks and her boyfriend Erik Asla, on the birth of their son via surrogate this week! The supermodel shared her incredible news with the world late Wednesday night on her Instagram account saying, “The best present we worked and prayed so hard for is finally here. He’s got my fingers and big eyes and his daddy… Read More »Congratulations to Tyra Banks on the Birth of her Son via Surrogacy
