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# Conceptual Options Surrogacy Agency and Egg Donation Agency

Helping Build Families Since 1999!

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- [Conceptual Options Stands Strong Amid Texas Surrogacy Debate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-stands-strong-amid-texas-surrogacy-debate/) - In a rapidly evolving surrogacy landscape, agencies like Conceptual Options continue to provide ethical, compassionate support for Intended parents and Surrogates nationwide
- [Surrogacy Advances Worldwide: France’s Landmark Ruling and How Conceptual Options Supports Ethical, Compassionate Journeys](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-advances-worldwide-frances-landmark-ruling-and-how-conceptual-options-supports-ethical-compassionate-journeys/) - In a significant development for families around the globe, France’s highest court ruled on July 3, 2026, that children born through surrogacy abroad must be legally recognized in France as the children of their intended parents.
- [Conceptual Options and the Fourth of July: Celebrating Freedom and New Beginnings](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-and-the-fourth-of-july-celebrating-freedom-and-new-beginnings/) - As fireworks light up the summer sky on the Fourth of July, Americans pause to honor independence, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness. Independence Day reminds us that family isn’t always defined by biology alone.
- [Surrogacy for Single Dads: Growing Your Family with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-for-single-dads-growing-your-family-with-conceptual-options/) - For many single men, the dream of fatherhood feels out of reach—until surrogacy opens the door. With having just celebrated Father’s Day with their own fathers, many men realize that they are missing something from their own lives.
- [Navigating Surrogacy in Uncertain Times: Conceptual Options Stands Strong Amid Florida Legal Developments](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/navigating-surrogacy-in-uncertain-times-conceptual-options-stands-strong-amid-florida-legal-developments/) - In a recent Miami Herald article, Florida Attorney General James Uthmeier’s intervention in a standard surrogacy case has sparked significant debate.
- [Why Summer is the Perfect Time to Explore Surrogacy with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-summer-is-the-perfect-time-to-explore-surrogacy-with-conceptual-options/) - For many women, this season is an ideal window to consider becoming a surrogate through CO and discover how the journey can enrich their own family’s life.
- [Building Your Family Through Egg Donation and Surrogacy with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/building-your-family-through-egg-donation-and-surrogacy-with-conceptual-options/) - Whether facing infertility, medical challenges, same-sex couples, or single individuals, egg donation and surrogacy have become powerful options for creating a family.
- [A Trusted Path Through Infertility – Lessons from the Busch Family Journey with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/a-trusted-path-through-infertility-lessons-from-the-busch-family-journey-with-conceptual-options/) - In a moving USA Today story published May 22, 2026, the world learned more about NASCAR champion Kyle Busch and his wife Samantha’s decade-long battle with infertility.
- [Becoming a Surrogate This Summer: How Conceptual Options Benefits Your Family](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-a-surrogate-this-summer-how-conceptual-options-benefits-your-family/) - One of the biggest advantages of starting your surrogacy journey during summer is flexibility. Summer also gives you time to focus on self-care as you prepare for pregnancy.
- [Exploring Conceptual Options in Modern Family Building: The Gift of Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/exploring-conceptual-options-in-modern-family-building-the-gift-of-surrogacy/) - Whether due to medical challenges, career demands, same-sex partnerships, or personal circumstances, gestational surrogacy offers a path forward rooted in science, compassion, and collaboration.
- [Celebrating 40 Years of Surrogacy: Conceptual Options & the Legacy of Hope](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/celebrating-40-years-of-surrogacy-conceptual-options-the-legacy-of-hope/) - This year marks a historic milestone in family-building. On April 13, 2026, Jill Brand—the first baby born through gestational surrogacy—celebrated her 40th birthday.
- [Celebrity Surrogacy Spotlight: Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden Welcome Baby No. 3 — And Why Agencies Like Conceptual Options Make It Possible](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/celebrity-surrogacy-spotlight-cameron-diaz-benji-madden-welcome-baby-no-3-and-why-agencies-like-conceptual-options-make-it-possible/) - Celebrity Surrogacy Spotlight: Cameron Diaz & Benji Madden Welcome Baby No. 3 — And Why Agencies Like Conceptual Options Make It Possible.
- [Becoming a Surrogate: Supporting Single Fathers and Building Families with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-a-surrogate-supporting-single-fathers-and-building-families-with-conceptual-options/) - Simon Burrell, a 60-year-old single gay man, shares his emotional journey to fatherhood through surrogacy. After years of dreaming of parenthood . . .
- [Surrogacy Success Story: Dodgers Star Freddie Freeman Welcomes Fourth Child via Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-success-story-dodgers-star-freddie-freeman-welcomes-fourth-child-via-surrogate/) - In a heartwarming announcement on April 21, 2026, Los Angeles Dodgers first baseman Freddie Freeman and his wife Chelsea shared the joyful news of their fourth child’s arrival.
- [Understanding Embryo Transfer: A Key Step in Surrogacy with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/understanding-embryo-transfer-a-key-step-in-surrogacy-with-conceptual-options/) - Embryo transfer is a simple, non-surgical procedure in which one or more embryos—created through IVF—are gently placed into a woman’s uterus.
- [Do Surrogates Breastfeed or Provide Breast Milk? Understanding Post-Birth Options with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/do-surrogates-breastfeed-or-provide-breast-milk-understanding-post-birth-options-with-conceptual-options/) - Gestational surrogates do not genetically contribute to the baby, but after delivery, their bodies naturally produce breast milk (lactation) just like any person who has given birth.
- [Becoming a Parent via Surrogacy: Your Dream Family Awaits with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-a-parent-via-surrogacy-your-dream-family-awaits-with-conceptual-options/) - Infertility, medical conditions, same-sex relationships, or single parenting dreams can make traditional pregnancy difficult or impossible. Surrogacy offers an effective solution
- [Social Surrogacy: A Perfect Option for Building Your Dream Family with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/social-surrogacy-a-perfect-option-for-building-your-dream-family-with-conceptual-options/) - Social surrogacy offers a compassionate, structured way for individuals and couples to welcome a biological child without carrying the pregnancy themselves.
- [Surrogacy Goes Mainstream: How Conceptual Options Is Helping Families in a Growing Industry](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-goes-mainstream-how-conceptual-options-is-helping-families-in-a-growing-industry/) - More individuals and couples—including those facing medical challenges, same-sex partners, and single parents—are turning to surrogacy to have biological children safely.
- [Surrogacy Journeys: Hope, Heart, and How Conceptual Options Supports Families](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-journeys-hope-heart-and-how-conceptual-options-supports-families/) - A recent BBC article highlights the transformative power of Surrogacy. Laura Folan, diagnosed at 16 with Mayer-Rokitansky Küster Hauser (MRKH) syndrome—a condition affecting about 1 in 5,000 women that left her without a womb—never imagined carrying her own biological child.
- [Conceptual Options and the Boozer Family: A Powerful Story of IVF, PGD, and Family](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-and-the-boozer-family-a-powerful-story-of-ivf-pgd-and-family/) - In the world of assisted reproductive technology, few stories capture the heart like that of Former NBA All-Star Carlos Boozer and his ex-wife CeCe.
- [Creating Your Family: Conceptual Options and the Power of Surrogacy with Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/creating-your-family-conceptual-options-and-the-power-of-surrogacy-with-egg-donation/) - Since 1999, Conceptual Options has helped hundreds of Intended Parents worldwide turn that dream into reality through compassionate, professional guidance.
- [Why Choosing Conceptual Options is the Right Decision for Intended Parents and Surrogates](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-choosing-conceptual-options-is-the-right-decision-for-intended-parents-and-surrogates/) - What truly sets CO apart is our commitment to both sides: ethical matching, transparent processes, and a team approach involving psychologists, attorneys, and coordinators.
- [Becoming a Surrogate: Goal Setting with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-a-surrogate-goal-setting-with-conceptual-options/) - Becoming a Surrogate is one of the most powerful forms of goal setting. It transforms a generous impulse into an achievable mission with clear milestones.
- [Conceptual Options: Empowering Families Through Surrogacy – Lessons from Alysa Liu’s Inspiring Story](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-empowering-families-through-surrogacy-lessons-from-alysa-lius-inspiring-story/) - Surrogacy remains a powerful option. Olympic gold medalist figure skater Alysa Liu, winner of 2 gold medals in 2026, recently shared her family’s unique story.
- [Choosing a Reputable, Long-Standing Surrogacy Agency: Why It Matters When Deciding to Become a Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/choosing-a-reputable-long-standing-surrogacy-agency-why-it-matters-when-deciding-to-become-a-surrogate/) - Partnering with the right surrogacy agency is crucial for ensuring your safety, fair treatment, and overall positive experience. CO can make all the difference.
- [Becoming a Surrogate with Conceptual Options: A Gift That Benefits Two Families](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-a-surrogate-with-conceptual-options-a-gift-that-benefits-two-families/) - Surrogacy with CO is a win-win: you provide hope and love to another family while gaining financial security, personal fulfillment, and valuable life lessons for your own
- [Single Fatherhood Through Surrogacy: Conceptual Options Paves the Way](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/single-fatherhood-through-surrogacy-conceptual-options-paves-the-way/) - Today, agencies like Conceptual Options make this journey more accessible and supportive for single men seeking biological fatherhood. Learn more by here.
- [Conceptual Options: Empowering Families Through Surrogacy – Insights from a Modern Success Story & the US Olympics](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-empowering-families-through-surrogacy-insights-from-a-modern-success-story-the-us-olympics/) - Olympic figure skater Alysa Liu, raised by her single father Arthur Liu, was born through surrogacy using anonymous egg donors.
- [Becoming Parents Through Surrogacy: A Path for Gay Couples with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-parents-through-surrogacy-a-path-for-gay-couples-with-conceptual-options/) - Conceptual Options, a trusted surrogacy agency open since 1999, has specialized in helping same-sex couples and the broader LGB community build loving families.
- [Keeping Your New Year's Resolution: Make 2026 the Year You Help Build Families with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/keeping-your-new-years-resolution-make-2026-the-year-you-help-build-families-with-conceptual-options/) - What if this year’s resolution could go beyond personal improvement and create joy for others while bringing meaningful benefits to your own life and family?
- [Embracing New Beginnings: Making Surrogacy Your 2026 New Year's Resolution](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/embracing-new-beginnings-making-surrogacy-your-2026-new-years-resolution/) - Resolutions are all about positive change. We believe that becoming a Surrogate is one of the most profound and rewarding commitments you can make this year.
- [Selecting the Perfect Surrogate: Your Journey with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/selecting-the-perfect-surrogate-your-journey-with-conceptual-options/) - Since 1999, CO—a leading San Diego-based agency—has guided thousands of parents through this journey with compassion, expertise, and unmatched personalization.
- [Make 2026 Your Year of Giving: Why Becoming a Surrogate with Conceptual Options is Perfect for Your Family](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/make-2026-your-year-of-giving-why-becoming-a-surrogate-with-conceptual-options-is-perfect-for-your-family/) - As we welcome 2026, many of us are setting New Year’s resolutions focused on personal growth, financial goals, and acts of kindness. What about all three?
- [Celebrating the Holidays: Joy, Traditions, and Love in LGB Families](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/celebrating-the-holidays-joy-traditions-and-love-in-lgb-families/) - The holiday season is a time of warmth, lights, and togetherness. A magical period when families gather to create lasting memories. For LGB families, many . . .
- [Exploring Conceptual Options: Why Surrogate Compensation is More Than Just a Paycheck](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-surrogate-compensation-is-more-than-just-a-paycheck/) - In the evolving landscape of family building, surrogacy has become a beacon of hope for many parents. At the forefront of this journey stands our Agency.
- [Stress-Free Holiday Break Planning for Surrogates (and Your Kids!) with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/stress-free-holiday-break-planning-for-surrogates-and-your-kids-with-conceptual-options/) - School’s out, the tree is up, and you’re 20–38 weeks pregnant with someone else’s miracle. The last thing you need is a Pinterest-perfect meltdown.
- [How Surrogacy Creates Families: The Impact of Conceptual Options & Being “The Surrogate’s Choice”](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/how-surrogacy-creates-families-the-impact-of-conceptual-options-being-the-surrogates-choice/) - CO stands out by prioritizing quality matches, transparency and Surrogate care, often called “The Surrogate’s Choice” for its strong support and compensation.
- [Conceptual Options: Empowering Parenting Through Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-empowering-parenting-through-surrogacy/) - Since 1999, CO, a leading surrogacy agency headquartered in San Diego, CA, has helped hundreds of individuals and couples worldwide build their families.
- [Researching Surrogacy: Getting Started with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/researching-surrogacy-getting-started-with-conceptual-options/) - For women considering surrogacy, CO stands out by prioritizing surrogate well-being, strong compensation, emotional resources, and a family-focused approach.
- [Becoming a Surrogate with Conceptual Options: How Compensation Benefits Your Family While Helping Others Build Theirs](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-a-surrogate-with-conceptual-options-how-compensation-benefits-your-family-while-helping-others-build-theirs/) - As a Surrogate with CO, you carry a child using IVF, offering a meaningful way to help others while gaining substantial rewards for your own family
- [Partnering with Conceptual Options: The Premier Choice for IVF Clinics in Surrogacy and Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/partnering-with-conceptual-options-the-premier-choice-for-ivf-clinics-in-surrogacy-and-egg-donation/) - What truly sets us apart is our commitment to being the ultimate partner for IVF clinics, ensuring seamless facilitation of surrogacy and egg donation cycles.
- [Savannah's Gestational Surrogacy Story: Inspiration with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/savannahs-gestational-surrogacy-story-inspiration-with-conceptual-options/) - Savannah's journey into gestational surrogacy began with a profound sense of purpose. After three successful pregnancies, she felt called to help others.
- [IRS Ruling on IVF Deductions: What It Means for Surrogacy Families with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/irs-ruling-on-ivf-deductions-what-it-means-for-surrogacy-families-with-conceptual-options/) - IRS Letter Ruling (202518023, May 2025) clarifies medical expense deductions under Sec. 213, approving unreimbursed IVF costs while denying those for surrogacy.
- [Surrogacy & Modern Parenthood: How Conceptual Options Meets Real-Life Stories](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-modern-parenthood-how-conceptual-options-meets-real-life-stories/) - In People’s recent roundup of 51 famous families who have welcomed children through Surrogacy, stars highlight the diverse reasons people choose this route.
- [Celebrity Surrogacy Spotlight: How Agencies Like Conceptual Options Make Dreams Come True with our “Superwoman” Surrogates](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/celebrity-surrogacy-spotlight-how-agencies-like-conceptual-options-make-dreams-come-true-with-our-superwoman-surrogates/) - In a heartwarming announcement on January 18, 2026, singer Meghan Trainor and her husband, actor Daryl Sabara, welcomed their third child—a baby girl named Mikey Moon Trainor—via gestational surrogacy. Sharing joyful photos on Instagram, Meghan expressed deep gratitude: "Our baby girl Mikey Moon Trainor has finally made it to the world thanks to our incredible,
- [Family Planning in 2026 with Conceptual Options: Alex Cooper & Jennette McCurdy Weigh In](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/family-planning-in-2026-with-conceptual-options-alex-cooper-jennette-mccurdy-weigh-in/) - High-profile discussions, like those with Alex Cooper and Jennette McCurdy in a recent IVFbabble article, show how views on parenthood can shift over time.
- [Parenting via Surrogacy: Your Dream Family Awaits with Conceptual Options!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/parenting-via-surrogacy-your-dream-family-awaits-with-conceptual-options/) - Imagine this: after years of hoping, waiting, and maybe even heartbreak, you finally hold your baby — your biological miracle — thanks to the gift of surrogacy
- [What Is Social Surrogacy? A New Path to Family with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/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. Social surrogacy is chosen by those who can carry . . .
- [A Surrogate’s Thanksgiving: Gratitude That Grows a Family](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/a-surrogates-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 you’re giving. And every Intended
- [Navigating Holiday Stress During Pregnancy: A Surrogate’s Guide with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/navigating-holiday-stress-during-pregnancy-a-surrogates-guide-with-conceptual-options/) - The holidays sparkle with magic, but for pregnant surrogates, they can also bring exhaustion, swollen ankles, and a side of emotional overload. At Conceptual Options, we’ve supported thousands of surrogates since 1999, and every December we hear the same loving confession: “I want to do all the things, but my body (and this baby) have
- [WWE Legend Torrie Wilson Welcomes Baby Via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/wwe-legend-torrie-wilson-welcomes-baby-via-surrogacy/) - WWE Hall of Famer Torrie Wilson is officially a mom! The fitness icon and her husband Justin Tupper joyfully announced the arrival of their son via surrogacy in November. After years of sharing her wellness journey with millions, Wilson embraced gestational surrogacy to complete her family — a powerful reminder that strength comes in many
- [Surrogacy Stories Inspire Us at Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-stories-inspire-us-at-conceptual-options/) - A recent BBC article spotlights Surrogates like Emma Pilarz, who birthed nine times—seven for others—and Helen Johnson, whose compassion led to two surrogate pregnancies. These women share motivations rooted in empathy: “The idea that some people could never have children broke my heart.” Conceptual Options offers a regulated, ethical alternative since 1999, empowering surrogates and
- [Embarking on a Discreet Surrogacy Journey: Becoming an Intended Parent with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/embarking-on-a-discreet-surrogacy-journey-becoming-an-intended-parent-with-conceptual-options/) - For Parents prioritizing discretion, privacy, and confidentiality, Conceptual Options—a trusted surrogacy agency since 1999—provides a seamless, protected path.
- [Gabrielle Union’s Surrogacy Love Letter to Kaavia Inspires](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/gabrielle-unions-surrogacy-love-letter-to-kaavia-inspires/) - Gabrielle Union’s golden tribute to daughter Kaavia James on her 7th birthday is pure magic. “Thank you for choosing us,” the actress wrote on Instagram, sharing radiant photos with husband Dwyane Wade and their “golden” girl. After years of infertility and heartbreaking IVF cycles, Union embraced surrogacy—and found not just a child, but a soul
- [12 Supportive Phrases Every Intended Parent Needs to Hear](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/12-supportive-phrases-every-intended-parent-needs-to-hear/) - Surrogacy is a journey of love, complexity, and courage, and the right words can anchor Intended Parents through joy and grief. At Conceptual Options, we’ve guided families since 1999, and we echo these affirmations—because every Intended Parent deserves to feel seen, validated, and celebrated. “Your path to Parenthood is valid.”There’s no single way to build
- [The Power of Surprise: Amanda Warsavsky’s Secret Surrogacy Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/the-power-of-surprise-amanda-warsavskys-secret-surrogacy-journey/) - Amanda Warsavsky’s heartwarming reveal of baby Olive—kept secret until her arrival—captured millions on TikTok, showcasing surrogacy’s magic. After 10 pregnancy losses, including miscarriages and an ectopic, Warsavsky and her husband turned to surrogacy for their third daughter. “We decided not to tell anyone until we had a safe baby,” she told TODAY.com. The viral video
- [Prioritizing Self-Care as a Surrogate as the Holidays Approach](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/prioritizing-self-care-as-a-surrogate-as-the-holidays-approach/) - The holiday season is a time of joy, family gatherings, and celebration—but for Surrogates, it can also bring added emotional and physical demands. As you carry a precious gift for Intended Parents, practicing self-care is essential to nurture your well-being and ensure a healthy pregnancy. Conceptual Options, your trusted partner since 1999, emphasizes self-care as
- [Jordana Abraham’s Surrogacy Journey Inspires with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/jordana-abrahams-surrogacy-journey-inspires-with-conceptual-options/) - Influencer and Betches co-founder, Jordana Abraham, is expecting two daughters—one through her own pregnancy and one via surrogacy, due just 12 days apart. Her story captures the emotional resilience of family-building. Shared on her Baby Steps podcast (October 23, 2025, People), Abraham’s journey through four years of fertility struggles, including two miscarriages and an ectopic
- [Celebrating Family Growth: Shane McAnally's Surrogacy Journey Inspires with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/celebrating-family-growth-shane-mcanallys-surrogacy-journey-inspires-with-conceptual-options/) - Hit songwriter Shane McAnally and his husband, Michael Baum, are set to welcome their third child, a baby boy, via surrogacy, as shared in a heartfelt Country Now interview. At 51, McAnally defies societal norms, embracing a "nontraditional family" with their 12-year-old twins, Dylan and Dash. After relocating to Santa Barbara in 2023, they felt
- [Inspiring Surrogacy Success Stories: Real Families, Real Miracles with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/inspiring-surrogacy-success-stories-real-families-real-miracles-with-conceptual-options/) - Surrogacy success stories remind us that love, resilience, and compassion can turn dreams into reality. At Conceptual Options, we've witnessed countless families grow through surrogacy since 1999, and these tales from around the world echo the joy we help create every day. With the social stigma behind surrogacy waning, let's explore heartwarming examples that highlight
- [Trump's IVF Executive Order: A Milestone for Family-Building](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/trumps-ivf-executive-order-a-milestone-for-family-building/) - On February 18, 2025, President Donald J. Trump signed an Executive Order titled "Expanding Access to In Vitro Fertilization (IVF)," marking a significant step toward making fertility treatments more accessible and affordable for American families. This order directs the Assistant to the President for Domestic Policy to submit policy recommendations within 90 days, focusing on
- [Growing Your Family Through Surrogacy with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/growing-your-family-through-surrogacy-with-conceptual-options/) - Surrogacy offers a transformative path to parenthood for those facing infertility, same-sex couples, or single individuals, and Conceptual Options, a trusted agency since 1999, is here to make that dream a reality. Inspired by discussions around global surrogacy policies, like Slovakia’s recent ban on commercial surrogacy, we celebrate the inclusive, ethical options. Surrogacy, particularly gestational
- [Navigating Global Surrogacy Trends with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/navigating-global-surrogacy-trends-with-conceptual-options/) - Recent news from Slovakia, where the parliament passed laws banning commercial surrogacy and same-sex adoption, highlights the diverse global landscape of family-building regulations. This legislation emphasizes traditional family structures, prioritizing children’s stability in opposite-sex married households. While controversial, it underscores the need for accessible, ethical surrogacy options in regions like the U.S., where Conceptual Options
- [Five Reasons to Consider Becoming a Surrogate Today with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/five-reasons-to-consider-becoming-a-surrogate-today-with-conceptual-options/) - In 2025, Surrogacy is more accessible and rewarding than ever. Conceptual Options, a trusted agency since 1999, empowers women to embark on this life-changing journey. Here are the top five reasons to consider becoming a gestational surrogate today: 1. Substantial Financial Rewards Surrogacy offers significant compensation. At Conceptual Options, our Surrogates earn $80,000–$120,000, plus allowances
- [Five Tips for a Healthy Surrogacy Pregnancy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/five-tips-for-a-healthy-surrogacy-pregnancy/) - Embarking on a surrogacy journey is an incredible experience filled with purpose, love, and care. At Conceptual Options, we know that maintaining a healthy pregnancy is vital—not only for the baby’s development but also for your own well-being as a Surrogate. Here are our top five tips to help ensure a smooth and healthy surrogacy
- [The Importance of a Case Manager During Your Surrogacy Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/the-importance-of-a-case-manager-during-your-surrogacy-journey/) - Our Case Managers at Conceptual Options play a pivotal role in guiding Surrogates and Intended Parents through the surrogacy journey, ensuring a seamless, supportive, and ethical process. Their responsibilities encompass coordination, communication, and emotional support, tailored to the unique needs of both parties. For Surrogates Personalized Guidance and Coordination Process Navigation: Case managers explain each
- [How to Tell Your Family About Becoming a Surrogate or Egg Donor](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/how-to-tell-your-family-about-becoming-a-surrogate-or-egg-donor/) - Deciding to become a Surrogate or Egg Donor is a deeply personal and altruistic choice and sharing this decision with your family can strengthen your journey. Conceptual Options, a trusted agency since 1999, offers guidance to help you communicate this meaningful decision, fostering support and understanding from loved ones. Start with Open CommunicationBegin by choosing
- [Preparing Your Body & Mind for Becoming a Surrogate with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/preparing-your-body-and-mind-for-becoming-a-surrogate-with-conceptual-options/) - Becoming a Surrogate is a profound act of compassion, and preparing your body and mind is essential for a successful journey. Conceptual Options, a trusted surrogacy agency since 1999, guides women through this transformative process with comprehensive support, ensuring physical and emotional readiness to carry a child for Intended Parents. Physical PreparationA healthy body is
- [Celebrating All Families Through Surrogacy with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/celebrating-all-families-through-surrogacy-with-conceptual-options/) - Surrogacy has become a beacon of hope for building families, and Conceptual Options, a trusted agency since 1999, leads the way in creating these connections with compassion and expertise. Whether you’re a same-sex couple, a single parent, or facing infertility, surrogacy offers a path to parenthood, embracing inclusivity and love. The journey of celebrities like
- [Becoming Intended Parents with Conceptual Options through Surrogacy and Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-intended-parents-with-conceptual-options-through-surrogacy-and-egg-donation/) - Embarking on the journey to parenthood through Surrogacy or Egg Donation is a life-changing decision, and Conceptual Options, a trusted agency since 1999, is here to guide Intended Parents every step of the way. Whether you’re facing infertility, are part of a same-sex couple, or are a single individual, our personalized approach makes your dream
- [Elevate Your Life Through Egg Donation with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/elevate-your-life-through-egg-donation-with-conceptual-options/) - Becoming an Egg Donor with Conceptual Options is a transformative journey that elevates your life while creating profound change for others. Since 1999, our San Diego-based agency has empowered women to support families through egg donation offering financial rewards, personal fulfillment, and a chance to make a lasting impact. Financial EmpowermentEgg donation provides significant financial
- [How Surrogacy with Conceptual Options Elevated My Family’s Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/how-surrogacy-with-conceptual-options-elevated-my-familys-journey/) - When I first considered becoming a Surrogate with Conceptual Options, my biggest question wasn’t about the process itself—it was about how it would affect my family, especially my kids. What I didn’t realize at the time was that Surrogacy wouldn’t just change the lives of the Intended Parents—it would elevate my own family in the
- [Benefits of a Fresh Donor Cycle in Creating Your Family with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/benefits-of-a-fresh-donor-cycle-in-creating-your-family-with-conceptual-options/) - Choosing a fresh egg donor cycle through Conceptual Options offers unparalleled advantages for Intended Parents seeking to build their families. As a premier Surrogacy and Egg Donation agency since 1999, we prioritize fresh cycles for their superior success rates, personalization, and comprehensive support, ensuring a rewarding journey for all involved. Higher Success RatesFresh egg donation
- [Empowering Surrogacy with Thallo Health and Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/empowering-surrogacy-with-thallo-health-and-conceptual-options/) - Surrogacy is a profound journey that requires emotional resilience and comprehensive support. Conceptual Options, a trusted surrogacy agency since 1999, partners with respected practitioners, such as Thallo Health, to ensure Gestational and Traditional Surrogates are mentally prepared for this transformative experience. Thallo Health’s mental health assessments, detailed on their services page, enhance the surrogacy process
- [Michelle Williams’ Surrogacy Journey Inspires with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/michelle-williams-surrogacy-journey-inspires-with-conceptual-options/) - Five-time Oscar nominee Michelle Williams recently shared her joy on Jimmy Kimmel Live! announcing the birth of her fourth child, a baby girl, through surrogacy. Her heartfelt gratitude toward her surrogate, Christine, for the “miracle” of her daughter’s birth highlights the transformative power of surrogacy. Conceptual Options, a premier surrogacy agency since 1999, celebrates stories
- [Building Your Family Through Surrogacy and Egg Donation with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/building-your-family-through-surrogacy-and-egg-donation-with-conceptual-options/) - For many, the dream of parenthood can feel out of reach due to infertility, medical challenges, or diverse family structures. Surrogacy and Egg Donation offer a hopeful path forward, and Conceptual Options, a trusted agency since 1999, guides Intended Parents through this transformative journey with expertise and compassion. The ProcessSurrogacy involves a gestational surrogate carrying
- [Fresh Egg Donation Cycles vs. Frozen Eggs: Why Fresh Embryos Shine - Choosing the Right Path with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/fresh-egg-donation-cycles-vs-frozen-eggs-why-fresh-embryos-shine-choosing-the-right-path-with-conceptual-options/) - When building a family through Egg Donation, choosing between fresh and frozen eggs is a critical decision. At Conceptual Options, we champion fresh egg donation cycles for their superior outcomes in creating embryos, offering Intended Parents a rewarding, effective path to parenthood. Why Fresh Egg Donation Cycles?Fresh cycles involve synchronizing the Donor’s cycle with the
- [President Trump Signs Executive Order Expanding Access to IVF](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/president-trump-signs-executive-order-expanding-access-to-ivf/) - On February 18th, President Trump signed an Executive Order aimed at expanding access to IVF in the US. Specifically, the order is meant to lower costs, expand access, and protecting IVF services in those states where the state laws are overly restrictive, such as Alabama where frozen embryos are considered "extrauterine children." Many are applauding
- [Gabrielle Union Felt Like a Failure Using a Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/gabrielle-union-felt-like-a-failure-using-a-surrogate/) - Gabrielle Union opened up and got real about how she felt about using a surrogate to have her daughter with Dwayne Wade while speaking to Marie Claire in their first-ever motherhood issue. For Gabrielle, she felt that she was a failure because her body couldn’t do what she needed it to do – carry a
- [Why You’ll Be Best Served Becoming a Surrogate with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-youll-be-best-served-becoming-a-surrogate-with-conceptual-options/) - Becoming a surrogate is one of the most powerful and life-changing decisions a woman can make. It’s a selfless act that brings immeasurable joy to families who cannot carry children on their own. But just as intended parents seek the right agency to support their journey, potential surrogates also deserve the highest level of care,
- [Fox News' Bryan Llenas Shares His Surrogacy Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/fox-news-bryan-llenas-shares-his-surrogacy-journey/) - Fox News National Correspondent, Bryan Llenas, and his partner, Kyle, have announced the birth of their first child, Rio, via surrogacy just this past April. Although the journey was long – 3 years to be exact- it was all worth it. Despite the time it took, as well as the emotional and financial tolls that
- [Understanding Social Surrogacy: Building Families with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/understanding-social-surrogacy-building-families-with-conceptual-options/) - Social surrogacy is transforming the way people build families, offering a compassionate and collaborative path to parenthood for those who cannot carry a pregnancy themselves. At Conceptual Options, we’re proud to lead the way in social surrogacy, providing personalized support, rigorous screening, and expert guidance to intended parents and surrogates. Based in San Diego, California,
- [Why Summer is the Best Time to Start Your Surrogacy Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-summer-is-the-best-time-to-start-your-surrogacy-journey/) - Summer is a season of warmth, growth, and new beginnings—making it the perfect time to embark on your surrogacy journey with Conceptual Options, LLC. With the kids out of school, families and prospective surrogates can take advantage of the unique opportunities this season offers to focus on building or expanding a family. Here’s why summer
- [Navigating Spain’s Surrogacy Ban for Families](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/navigating-spains-surrogacy-ban-for-families/) - Spain’s recent policy change, effective May 1, 2025, marks a significant shift in the landscape of international surrogacy. The government has banned its embassies and consulates from registering children born through surrogacy abroad, aligning with a 2006 law that deems surrogacy contracts null and void. This decision, reinforced by a December 2024 Supreme Court ruling,
- [Explore Becoming a Surrogate, Surrogacy & Finding Answers with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/explore-becoming-a-surrogate-surrogacy-and-finding-answers-with-conceptual-options/) - Surrogacy is a profound journey that not only transforms the lives of Intended Parents but also brings unique benefits to the Surrogate and her family. For women considering this path, surrogacy through agencies like Conceptual Options offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact while fostering personal, emotional, and financial growth for their own household.
- [Why Choose Conceptual Options for Your Surrogacy Journey?](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-choose-conceptual-options-for-your-surrogacy-journey/) - Conceptual Options was founded in 1999 – Wow! That is over 26 years ago!! Conceptual Options has the experience, passion and dedicated staff to make your surrogacy journey the best it can be. And, since embarking on a surrogacy journey is a profound decision, choosing the right agency is crucial. Conceptual Options, a trusted name
- [Why Conceptual Options & the 4th of July Are a Great Time to Become a Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-conceptual-options-and-the-4th-of-july-are-a-great-time-to-become-a-surrogate/) - The 4th of July is a celebration of freedom, unity, and the pursuit of happiness—values that align perfectly with the mission of Conceptual Options, a leading global Surrogacy and Egg Donation agency. This Independence Day, consider the profound impact of becoming a Surrogate and why partnering with Conceptual Options during this season makes it an
- [Helping Families Through Surrogacy and Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/helping-families-through-surrogacy-and-egg-donation/) - Everyday throughout the United States and the rest of the World, many desire to create or grow a family. Becoming a Surrogate or Egg Donor offers a profound way to help others while cherishing your own family’s resilience. Surrogacy and Egg Donation are powerful acts of compassion. Surrogacy involves carrying a child for someone unable
- [Like Lily Collins, I also used Surrogacy, but Why do I have to Explain Why? A Spotlight from Glamour UK](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/like-lily-collins-i-also-used-surrogacy-but-why-do-i-have-to-explain-why-a-spotlight-from-glamour-uk/) - Social surrogacy, where a woman carries a child for Intended Parents without a genetic connection, often for altruistic or social reasons, is gaining attention as a transformative act of compassion. A recent Glamour UK article highlights this growing trend, exploring how Surrogacy empowers women to help others build families while navigating personal and societal impacts.
- [How Becoming a Surrogate with Conceptual Options Helps Your Family & Other Families Around the World](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/how-becoming-a-surrogate-with-conceptual-options-helps-your-family-other-families-around-the-world/) - Becoming a surrogate is a remarkable way to provide for your family while giving the gift of parenthood to another. Through Conceptual Options, a trusted surrogacy agency, this journey offers financial, emotional, and social rewards that uplift your household and transform lives. Financial Stability for Your FamilySurrogacy with Conceptual Options provides competitive compensation, typically ranging
- [Actors, Kate Bosworth and Justin Long’s Surrogacy Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/actors-kate-bosworth-and-justin-longs-surrogacy-journey/) - Kate Bosworth, renowned for Blue Crush, and Justin Long, beloved for Dodgeball, welcomed their first child, a baby girl, via surrogacy just this month, as reported by Page Six. The couple, married since May 2023 after meeting on the set of House of Darkness in 2021, kept their surrogacy private, reflecting their desire to protect
- [End of Summer & Back-to-School Season: The Perfect Time to Start Your Surrogacy Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/end-of-summer-back-to-school-season-the-perfect-time-to-start-your-surrogacy-journey/) - As summer fades and kids head back to school, the season brings a fresh start—an ideal time to embark on a surrogacy journey with Conceptual Options. With routines settling in, this period offers the structure and focus needed to begin a life-changing experience that benefits both your family and another. Why Now?The back-to-school season aligns
- [AI and Fertility: Revolutionizing Surrogacy with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/ai-and-fertility-revolutionizing-surrogacy-with-conceptual-options/) - Advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) are transforming the fertility medical landscape, and Conceptual Options is at the forefront of integrating these innovations into surrogacy with leading IVF clinics throughout the US. As a leading agency, Conceptual Options clients can leverage AI to enhance the surrogacy journey, making it more efficient, personalized, and accessible for Surrogates
- [Surrogacy Beyond Money: A Journey of Human Kindness](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-beyond-money-a-journey-of-human-kindness/) - Surrogacy is often viewed through a financial lens, but at its core, it’s an act of profound human kindness that transforms lives and teaches invaluable lessons. Partnering with Conceptual Options, a trusted surrogacy agency, allows surrogates to embrace this journey, fostering compassion and connection while leaving a lasting impact on those around them. A Gift
- [Why You Should Choose Conceptual Options as an Egg Donor](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-choose-conceptual-options-as-an-egg-donor/) - Becoming an Egg Donor is a powerful way to help others build their families, and Conceptual Options is the ideal partner for this meaningful journey. With over 25 years of experience, our San Diego-based agency offers unparalleled support, making us a top choice for egg donors seeking a rewarding and ethical experience. Personalized Support and
- [Julianne Hough’s Egg Freezing Journey: Empowering Fertility Choices with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/julianne-houghs-egg-freezing-journey-empowering-fertility-choices-with-conceptual-options/) - Julianne Hough, the celebrated Dancing with the Stars co-host and actress, has openly shared her egg-freezing journey, inspiring women to take charge of their fertility. In June 2025, Hough, 36, documented her third round of egg freezing on Instagram, highlighting the emotional and physical challenges of navigating fertility with endometriosis. Her story resonates with many,
- [Embryo Adoption Breakthrough: A New Era with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/embryo-adoption-breakthrough-a-new-era-with-conceptual-options/) - On July 26, 2025, Thaddeus Daniel Pierce made history as the “world’s oldest baby,” born from a 30-year-old frozen embryo in Ohio, as reported by MIT Technology Review. This remarkable story of Lindsey and Tim Pierce, who adopted the embryo through Nightlight Christian Adoptions’ Snowflakes program, highlights the transformative power of embryo adoption—a process championed
- [Millie Bobby Brown’s Adoption Journey Inspires with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/millie-bobby-browns-adoption-journey-inspires-with-conceptual-options/) - Stranger Things star Millie Bobby Brown, 21, and husband Jake Bongiovi, 23, recently announced on Instagram their joy in welcoming their first child, a baby girl, through adoption this summer. The couple, married in May 2024 after meeting on Instagram in 2021, shared their excitement for this “beautiful next chapter” of parenthood. Their story, reported
- [Surrogacy’s Rise to Mainstream: A 26-Year Journey with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacys-rise-to-mainstream-a-26-year-journey-with-conceptual-options/) - Two decades ago, surrogacy was a little-known option, often shrouded in mystery and stigma. Today, it’s a celebrated path to parenthood, embraced by diverse families worldwide. Conceptual Options, a leader in surrogacy since 1999, has played a pivotal role in this transformation, making surrogacy mainstream through expertise, compassion, and innovation. In the early 2000s, surrogacy
- [She Didn’t Know She Wanted Kids, Until She Became Disabled](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/she-didnt-know-she-wanted-kids-until-she-became-disabled/) - In her twenties, Jessica Slice always told her friends and family that she was never going to have children. However, that all changed when she got heat exhaustion on a hike in Santorini, which then triggered a latent neurological condition and a genetic connective tissue disorder. Now, at the age of 28 she was permanently
- [Olivia Munn Gets Candid About Why She Choose Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/olivia-munn-gets-candid-about-why-she-choose-surrogacy/) - This week is National Infertility Week (April 20-26), and we wanted to focus on those who strive to make infertility and assisted reproduction a more normal conversation in our own lives. For example, Olivia Munn, an actress, and her husband, John Mulaney, a comedian, are being candid about becoming parents via surrogacy after 5 life-changing
- [Another Actress, Michelle Williams, Uses Surrogacy to Expand Their Family](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/michelle-williams-uses-surrogacy-to-expand-their-family/) - Another actress has utilized a surrogate in order to expand her family with husband/director, Thomas Kail. The couple welcomed their third child via surrogate just six weeks ago. This now makes Michelle a mother of four ... her oldest is 18-year-old daughter Matilda, whose father is the late 'Dark Knight' star Heath Ledger. No details
- [Michigan Finally Makes Compensated Surrogacy Legal TODAY!!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/michigan-finally-makes-compensated-surrogacy-legal-today/) - Michigan has finally joined the other states, such as California, Texas and Oregon, in making compensated – traditional and gestational – surrogacy legal. For everyone in Michigan who has wanted to be a Surrogate or Intended Parent, they are finally allowed to move forward in their state without the threat of civil and criminal penalties.
- [Gay Italian Couple Afraid to Return Home with Surrogate Son Born in the US](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/gay-italian-couple-afraid-to-return-home-with-surrogate-son-born-in-the-us/) - For many LBGTQ+ couples in Italy, the US has been the path to becoming a parent through surrogacy for decades. But why now? Well, this couple could be among the first Italians prosecuted under a new ban on domestic surrogacy, which has been extended as an outright ban on domestic surrogacy and procreative tourism making
- [Grindr Staff Pushes Company for Fertility & Surrogacy Benefits](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/grindr-staff-pushes-company-for-fertility-surrogacy-benefits/) - For many that work at Grindr, a popular dating app that focuses on LGBTQ+ relationships, their path to becoming a parent is through adoption or surrogacy. To meet the needs of its employees, Grindr recently started offering up to $300,000 over five years to workers to cover adoption, surrogacy, and fertility treatments once they have
- [Lily Collins & Husband Charlie McDowell Receive Backlash for Using a Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/lily-collins-and-husband-charlie-mcdowell-receive-backlash-for-using-a-surrogate/) - As we told you in our last post, actress, Lily Collins and Charlie McDowell welcomed their first child, a daughter, just recently via surrogacy. While the couple never disclosed that they used a surrogate or that they were even pregnant until after she was born, the internet has gone wild about why she used a
- [Couple in UK Documents Their Surrogacy Journey to Help Others](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/couple-in-uk-documents-their-surrogacy-journey-to-help-others/) - Before their surrogate baby, Peggy, was born in November of 2024, Kevin and his husband, Michael, decided that they wanted to videotape their journey and release it on YouTube. They decided to create an informational video series so that others can learn from what they had learned along the way on their four-year journey to
- [Prince Harry & Meghan Markle Now Plagued by Surrogacy Rumors](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/prince-harry-meghan-markle-now-plagued-by-surrogacy-rumors/) - Although having a Surrogate give birth to your child should no longer be big news, it appears that it is for Prince Harry and his wife, Meghan Markle. Having recently already dodged divorce rumors, people are now questioning the line of succession in the royal family. Many, including her family, believe that the couple used
- [How One Journalist Learned that not All Babies are Boring at Holiday Parties](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/how-one-journalist-learned-that-not-all-babies-are-boring-at-holiday-parties/) - During the holidays it is nice to read an uplifting story where someone realizes that some things are not as they always thought – especially when it comes to babies. Journalist, Henry Alford, originally did not appreciate babies beyond the fact that he felt that they were boring and full of drool. In fact, he
- [U.S. Fertility Rates Continues to Plummet While Everyday Chemicals May Be to Blame](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/fertility-rates-continue-to-fall-due-to-everyday-chemicals/) - Scientists are discovering that ordinary, everyday chemicals may be affecting the fertility of both men and women. In fact, Kirstie Phillips, a nurse, was able to finally get pregnant after throwing away all of her scented candles, lotions and body washes. To be sure, in recent years there has been growing concern about the impact
- [Amber Heard is Choosing Single Motherhood Once Again](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/amber-heard-is-choosing-single-motherhood-once-again/) - Amber Heard, 38, is expecting her second child, confirming the news exclusively to PEOPLE magazine and Yahoo Life about how excited she is for her and her daughter, 3 ½-year-old Oonagh Paige, especially with the trend of single women turning to assisted reproductive technologies like IVF being on the rise globally, with a significant increase
- [Grandparents Just Want to be Grandparents](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/grandparents-just-want-to-be-grandparents/) - Baby boomers are hitting prime grandparenting age. Only there’s a problem: A smaller share of them has grandkids than before, and they’re not thrilled about it. The declining birthrates in the US, and the impact it is having on the number of grandparents and their experiences of aging is as follows: Decline in Grandparenthood: The
- [LA Dodgers 2024 World Series Winner & MVP, Freddie Freeman, & Wife Had “Twins with a Twist”](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/la-dodgers-2024-world-series-winner-mvp-freddie-freeman-wife-had-twins-with-a-twist/) - Freddie and Chelsea Freeman are no strangers to the spotlight as they have been sharing their relationship journey online since they began dating in 2010. Along with their wedding in 2014, the couple welcomed their first son, Charlie, in 2016. Then, after dealing with secondary infertility for almost four years, their physician recommended that
- [Florence Pugh Froze Her Eggs at age 27](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/florence-pugh-froze-her-eggs-at-age-27/) - The “Midsommer” actress, Florence Pugh, admitted on the podcast, SHE MD, that her gynecologist, Thais Aliabadii, recommended that she freeze her eggs last year after being diagnosed with both polycystic ovary syndrome (PCOS) and endometriosis. Her doctor confirmed that despite her family’s ability to get pregnant easily, her diagnosis almost likely guaranteed future infertility
- [Recommended UK Surrogacy Regulator in Doubt](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/recommended-uk-surrogacy-regulator-in-doubt/) - The Law Commission in the UK has recommended that the UK government utilize HFEA, the Human Fertilization and Embryology Authority, to regulate the practice of surrogacy. Although HFEA is responsible for managing the donation of gametes and embryos, the organization itself doubts that they can handle that additional workload without additional resources.
- [Being Childless is Not Always a Choice for Some](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/being-childless-is-not-always-a-choice-for-some/) - A successful woman in Chicago, Dr. Eugenia Cheng, wants to bring unintentional childlessness into the light and not be forgotten. Despite creating a professional career in math, Eugenia has wanted to get pregnant since she was 25 years old, but it was not meant to be as she did not have a partner that
- [Worldwide Birthrate is Falling Despite Government Incentives](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/worldwide-birthrate-is-falling-despite-government-incentives/) - Despite government incentives across the world, birthrates continue to fall at a rapid rate. In fact, the Wall Street Journal just reported earlier this year that the US had its lowest birth rate since the government start recording births in the 1930s. There are many factors that have been affecting the downward trend, including
- [California Governor Newson Signs Fertility Coverage into Law](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/california-governor-newson-signs-fertility-coverage-into-law/) - Conceptual Options joins Resolve and the American Society of Reproductive Medicine applauding the California Legislature for cooperating in getting legislation SB729 passed and signed by the Governor. This law will effectively require all health care carriers to offer some form of infertility & fertility services in conjunction with offering health care coverage. The law
- [Bachelor Colton Underwood Welcomes Son via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/bachelor-colton-underwood-welcomes-son-via-surrogacy/) - The Bachelor Season 23 and former Washington football player, Colton Underwood, has just welcomed his first son with his husband, Jordan C. Brown, via surrogacy and egg donation. Bishop Colton Brown-Underwood was born September 26th. Colton noted that they were unaware whose sperm was used, but they intend to use the other’s sperm next
- [Proposed Anti-Surrogacy Legislation is Advancing in Italy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/proposed-anti-surrogacy-legislation-is-advancing-in-italy/) - Legislation has been proposed in Italian Parliament that will effectively criminalize surrogacy for Italian nationals who utilize their surrogacy journey process abroad, including in those jurisdictions that have legalized surrogacy, such as California. The proposal has been approved by the Italian Chamber of Deputies and has passed through the Justice Committee (at the Senate
- [Olivia Munn & John Mulaney Welcome 2nd Baby via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/olivia-munn-john-mulaney-welcome-2nd-baby-via-surrogacy/) - Olivia Munn & John Mulaney have officially announced the birth of their second child via surrogacy. This news comes after Olivia had undergone breast cancer treatment where she had to undergo a double mastectomy and a hysterectomy in 2023. Méi June Mulaney, a girl, was born Saturday, September 14. Olivia and John officially
- [Selena Gomez Admits She May Not Be Able to Carry Her Own Children](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/selena-gomez-admits-she-may-not-be-able-to-carry-her-own-children/) - Selena Gomez did an emotional interview with Rolling Stone, where she admitted that she will likely never be able to carry her own children. As Selena’s health issues are well known, she has never publicly admitted the grief she had to struggle through when finding this out from her medical professionals. Selena
- [Brad Pitt May Turn to Surrogacy to Start his Family with Jeweler, Ines de Ramon](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/brad-pitt-may-turn-to-surrogacy-to-start-his-family-with-jeweler-ines-de-ramon/) - Brad Pitt’s new love, Ines de Ramon, are trying to have a baby, according to the foreign media. It has been reported that they have been trying for about a year to have a baby, with no luck. Surrogacy seemed to be right choice for them as Ines was reportedly not sure about going
- [China’s One Child Policy is Backfiring for Single Women](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/chinas-one-child-policy-is-backfiring-for-single-women/) - Despite a decline in the Chinese birth rate, a five-year legal battle regrading a single woman freezing her eggs has finally concluded. China has been long known to be a traditionalist country that believes that single women giving birth is taboo. In this case, Teresa XU was denied her ability to freeze her eggs
- [A Massachusetts’ Parental Equality Law Signed by Governor Healey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/a-massachusetts-parental-equality-law-signed-by-governor-healey/) - Massachusetts has passed a law (H.4970) that will effectively ensure Parental Equality for all families. The groundbreaking law is meant to have all children born in the State to have the same rights and legal protections to their parentage without regard to the marital status, gender, gender identity, or sexual orientation of their parents
- [Elon Musk Discusses a Decline in Birthrates and How It Can Affect the Future](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/elon-musk-discusses-a-decline-in-birthrates-and-how-it-can-affect-the-future/) - Whether you love or hate Elon Musk, he does love having children. Just last month he reported that he now has 12 children. Tim Higgins of the Wall Street Journal debated Elon’s views in an article that is definitely worth a read discussing declining birth rates and how both political divides see it differently
- [Tara Lipinski Talks About the Olympics and her Fertility Struggles](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/tara-lipinski-opens-up-on-fertility-and-olympics/) - You would expect an Olympic athlete to be able to conquer anything. Right? That is what we all think, but not for Tara Lipinski – a U.S., World, and Olympic Champion, with a Gold Medal at the 1998 Winter Olympics. And now she is opening about her struggles with infertility that she has dealing
- [Country Star Jelly Roll and His Wife Bunnie Xo Announce Their Decision to Expand their Family via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/jelly-roll-and-bunnie-xo-surrogacy/) - For Jelly Roll and his wife, Bunnie Xo, their decision to use a surrogate to expand their family came after years of IVF and was not an easy one to make. In fact, they started IVF in 2019, but Bunnie Xo was unable to move forward due to depression and substance abuse issues. The couple,
- [Surrogacy Controversy Mentioned on The Joe Rogan Experience #2140](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-controversy-on-joe-rogan-experience/) - On a recent episode of The Joe Rogan Experience #2140, the host, Joe Rogan, and his guests Francis Foster and Konstantin Kisin, quickly mentioned a story about a gay couple that Joe is friends with who had recently hired a Surrogate to carry their child to term. The controversy in the story comes from the
- [Parents Fight for Equal Rights under Massachusetts’s Parental Rights Laws](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/parents-fight-for-equal-rights-under-massachusettss-parental-rights-laws/) - For LGBTQ parents, Massachusetts’s laws place them in a legal gray area regarding their parental rights when utilizing IVF and Surrogacy to create their families. In fact, many couples have to also undergo a stepparent adoption in order for their partners to have the same parental rights as they do from the time of birth.
- [Paris Hilton Opens Up About her Decision to Become a Mother via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/paris-hilton-opens-up-about-her-decision-to-become-a-mother-via-surrogacy/) - Paris Hilton chose surrogacy to grow and create her family. In a candid article in the Statesman, she explained that privacy and safety were the most important aspects of her surrogacy journey with her husband, Carter Reum. Paris explained that she wanted the traditional experience of carrying her own baby – while experiencing the
- [Children of IVF, Egg Donation, and Surrogacy Thrive](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/children-of-ivf-egg-donation-and-surrogacy-thrive/) - A study out of the UK that has monitored children born via IVF, Egg Donation, and Surrogacy for 20 years was published just last year – and the results show that they are thriving right along with their naturally conceived counterparts. The result was that the absence of a biological connection between children and their
- [Walmart to Provide Their Employees IVF & Surrogacy Coverage](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/walmart-to-provide-employees-ivf-surrogacy-coverage/) - In a bold move, Walmart has partnered with KindBody in order for their employees to have coverage for fertility, IVF, and surrogacy. With their partnership, employees will have the ability to access providers across the country, including access to their new IVF clinic in Rogers, Arkansas. Kim Lupo, senior vice president, Walmart Global Total
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- [Covid-19 Update: Fertility Clinics Opening & Babies are Being Born](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/covid-19_surrogacy/) - Surrogacy Agency Conceptual Options The Staff of Conceptual Options is sending love and positive vibes to everyone during this trying time. With so much unknown at this time, we want you to know that we are here for you. In fact, new information from ASRM has now set up our industry to re-open. In fact,
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- [Conceptual Options' Dr. Cher Rafiee Discusses Why Do Women Choose to Become Surrogates](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/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.
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- [Everything You’ve Ever Wondered About Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/egg-donation-conceptual-options-explaining-everything-youve-ever-wondered-about-egg-donation/) - In an article by Aly Semigran, Conceptual Options helps explain everything you have ever wondered about egg donation. From a post on the site, Blood + Milk, you can educate yourself on the process, whether as an Intended Parent or an Egg Donor. We hope that you enjoy! Let us know if you have any
- [Best Surrogacy Agency & Egg Donation Agency in the US, Celebrates Anniversary – Twenty Amazing Years of Creating Families!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-celebrates-anniversary-20-amazing-years-of-creating-families/) - This year Conceptual Options, the World’s Leading Premier Surrogacy and Egg Donation Agency, has reached its 20-year anniversary! We are so excited to continue to help men and women from all over the world create the families of their dreams, while continuing to provide amazing support to our dedicated Surrogates and Egg Donors. According to
- [Best Surrogacy Agency in the United States, 2018 Surrogate Appreciation Holiday Party is an Amazing Success!!!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-the-best-surrogacy-agency-in-the-us-2018-surrogate-appreciation-holiday-party-is-an-amazing-success/) - Conceptual Options’ amazing and dedicated Surrogates were treated to our 2018 Surrogate Holiday Appreciation Party this past weekend - while also anticipating our 2018 Surrogate Holiday Appreciation Virtual Party for those who could not attend this week. We treated everyone to great conversation, great raffles, and, of course, an amazing plated dinner from the 94th
- [Conceptual Options’ Egg Donation Process](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-egg-donation-process-what-to-expect-when-choosing-an-egg-donor/) - Choosing the perfect egg donor for your family can be a challenge; but, once you find the right candidate, you will need an Egg Donor Team that will help you get things moving. To start the process of locating your egg donor, there are many steps an egg donor needs to complete before we can
- [Conceptual Options Honors NICU Families at Miracle Babies 9th Annual Gala In Rancho Santa Fe, California](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-honors-nicu-families-at-miracle-babies-9th-annual-gala-in-rancho-santa-fe-california/) - On Saturday, October 20, 2018, Conceptual Options was a proud benefactor sponsor of the Miracle Babies 9th Annual Gala, entitled Minuit à Versailles. The staff of Conceptual Options enjoyed a delicious dinner, silent auction, and dancing and live music while honoring those babies and their families that enter the NICU each year. In fact, did
- [How To Prepare to Become an Egg Donor](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-donor-education-how-to-prepare-to-become-an-egg-donor/) - The act of donating one’s eggs is perhaps one of the most generous and selfless things a woman can do. Those who can not conceive on their own need the help of egg donors to build their dreams of having a family. Perhaps, you want to become an Egg Donor yourself. If so, there are
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- [3 Steps Every Set of Intended Parents Should Consider Before Starting IVF, Surrogacy, & Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/3-steps-every-set-of-intended-parents-should-consider-before-starting-ivf-surrogacy-egg-donation/) - The IVF road is a rewarding one, but it certainly has some challenges. We are grateful for new technology that allows couples to have a child who otherwise might not be able to. Sometimes the process can be overwhelming, but with a lot of patience your dream of having a child will come true. However-
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- [LGBTQ Families - Creating Your Family through IVF, Surrogacy & Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/lgbtq-families-creating-your-family-through-ivf-surrogacy-egg-donation/) - Gay men, lesbian women and the LGBT community across the world are as eager to have children as heterosexual couples, however, their journey can be different with special considerations. Gay surrogacy differs from state to state, some with progressive laws allowing equal rights for LGBT surrogacy, to other states that outright ban gay surrogacy, even
- [Donating Your Eggs: The Art of Being Compensated for Your Generosity](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/donating-your-eggs-the-art-of-being-compensated-for-your-generosity/) - In the world of Egg Donation and IVF, you may hear the term “sell my eggs” once in awhile. But the truth is, that’s not what an Egg Donor is doing. She is, however, being compensated for the generous act she is performing. If you’re thinking, “I should sell my eggs.” There are many things
- [Appreciation for our Conceptual Options Surrogates: Four Benefits of Becoming a Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/appreciation-for-our-conceptual-options-surrogates-four-benefits-of-becoming-a-surrogate/) - At Conceptual Options, we are always trying to make certain that our Surrogates feel appreciated each and every day. In fact, giving the gift of life to a person or couple who cannot conceive naturally is one of the most generous gifts one can give. You will be changing their lives for good and helping
- [3 Reasons Why To Become One with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/becoming-a-surrogate-mother-3-reasons-why-to-become-one-with-conceptual-options/) - If you’ve given birth to a child, then you know of the insurmountable joy of bringing a newborn into your home. The blessings of having a baby are innumerable. Many of us conceive easily and naturally, so we take the process for granted. However, there are millions of couples around the globe who cannot conceive.
- [Egg Donor Qualifications: 3 Things To Consider When Applying with Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/egg-donor-qualifications-3-things-to-consider-when-applying-with-conceptual-options/) - Any woman who wants to become an Egg Donor is a generous one. However, not all women who want to donate are necessarily qualified to do so. There are a few requirements that most Egg Donors need to pass before being approved to donate. When it comes to egg donor qualifications, every agency will be
- [Simply The Best: States and Stats for Your Best Surrogacy Journey in the U.S.](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/simply-the-best-states-and-stats-for-your-best-surrogacy-journey-in-the-u-s/) - As of now, Surrogacy in the United States isn’t regulated by federal law. That means that each state can make its own set of rules and regulations in regards to a surrogate pregnancy and surrogacy journey. There are pros and cons to this. With each state having such different laws that vary so widely, it’s
- [The Egg Donation Process with Conceptual Options: A Guide to Being Open or Anonymous](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/the-egg-donation-process-with-conceptual-options-a-guide-to-being-open-or-anonymous/) - Many Egg Donors would like to remain anonymous for a variety of reasons. For example, many egg donors are young who still have plans to build a family of their own in the future. Some have reservations about meeting any future children of the Intended Parents that they helped because they fear they’ll feel overwhelmed
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- [Egg Donation: Why Should You Become an Egg Donor with Conceptual Options?](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/egg-donation-why-you-should-become-an-egg-donor-with-conceptual-options/) - Egg donation is the selfless act of a woman donating her eggs for the benefit of another family who can not naturally conceive. However, many women aren’t sure of what it entails and what the benefits are. Becoming a donor will change you in ways you might not expect. There are multiple benefits for both
- [What To Consider When Choosing Your Egg Donor](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/the-perfect-egg-what-to-consider-when-choosing-your-egg-donor/) - As you start your journey to find an egg donor to fulfill your dreams of having a child, there won’t be a shortage of options. However, there might be a shortage of “the perfect fit” options. While all donors are wonderful, generous women who are willing to help others build a family, it’s important to
- [In Good Hands: 4 Signs You’ve Got The Best Surrogacy Program](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/in-good-hands-4-signs-youve-got-the-best-surrogacy-program/) - Good news: a million babies have now been born in the U.S. through fertility programs and surrogates. However, when it comes to conceiving through unconventional means, there will be a few inevitable challenges to face. The only way to seamlessly navigate through tricky waters that may arise is by ensuring you’ve selected the best surrogacy
- [Surrogacy Educational Series](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-announces-2-new-animated-videos-for-educational-video-series-about-surrogacy/) - Conceptual Options, a full-service Surrogacy, Egg Donation, and Sperm Donation agency that has been Partnering for Parenthood since 1999, announces two new additional episodes of our groundbreaking new educational video series about Surrogacy. Our next two videos tackle the following subjects: "Choosing Your Intended Parents and Talking About Surrogacy with Friends, Family & Strangers." Becoming
- [Additional New Videos for Educational Video Series about Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-announces-additional-new-videos-for-educational-video-series-about-surrogacy/) - Conceptual Options, LLC, has been Partnering for Parenthood and creating families since 1999, and now we are pleased to announce four new additional episodes of our groundbreaking new educational video series about Surrogacy, Egg Donation, Sperm Donation and assisted reproduction. Conceptual Options is a full-service surrogacy, egg donation, and sperm donation agency located in beautiful
- [What is a Surrogate? Introducing Conceptual Options' New Educational Video Series on Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/what-is-a-surrogate-introducing-conceptual-options-new-educational-video-series-on-surrogacy/) - Conceptual Options Announces New Educational Video Series about Surrogacy Conceptual Options, LLC, is a full-service surrogacy, egg donation, and sperm donation agency located in beautiful San Diego, California. We have Partnering for Parenthood and creating families since 1999, and now we are announcing our groundbreaking new educational video series about Surrogacy, Egg Donation, Sperm Donation
- [Sara Taylor Jones - Becoming a Surrogate was the Best Thing](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/how-becoming-a-surrogate-was-the-best-thing-she-has-ever-done-besides-being-a-mother-to-her-own-children/) - Positive surrogacy articles are always wonderful for us to find - and we certainly found one at the Huffington Post, "Becoming A Surrogate Was Better Than I Ever Imagined". The post is an amazing story of one woman's quest to become a surrogate and to live "a life less ordinary." We learn about Sara Taylor
- [We Create families Via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/we-create-families-every-day-as-our-amazing-surrogates-pay-it-forward-a-day-in-the-life-at-conceptual-options/) - At Conceptual Options we have been creating families for almost 20 years, yet each day brings us something new and exciting. One example is our amazing Surrogate, Amber, who wanted others to see what Surrogacy has done for her family and the family of her Intended Parents. In her own words, Amber stated the following
- [Vegas, Baby - A New Film On Infertility & IVF You MUST See!!!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/vegas-baby-a-new-film-on-infertility-ivf-you-must-see/) - A new film, Vegas Baby, by Director, Amanda Micheli, is a must see for anyone struggling with infertility, as well as those men and women who help them as surrogates, egg donors, sperm donors, IVF doctors, friends, and family. Produced by Morgan Spurlock, the film examines the world of in vitro fertilization and the marketing
- [Parents Speak Out About Surrogacy Case](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/parents-speak-out-about-surrogacy-case-headed-to-iowa-supreme-court-we-should-have-used-a-surrogacy-agency/) - "Just let other intended parents know to be very careful, my suggestion would be to use an agency - it's very hard now to trust people. We have a trust issue now because of this," said Chantele. Knowing what they know now, Paul and Chantele feel that their trust has been violated by a woman
- [Conceptual Options 2017 Summer Surrogate Appreciation Party](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-summer-surrogate-appreciation-party/) - Conceptual Options' Amazing Surrogates were treated to a Summer Appreciation Party this past month. We treated everyone to painting, great raffles, great conversation and, of course, delicious Buca Di Beppo for our summer luncheon and appreciation party!! We would love for women considering surrogacy to contact us for more information on how you can join
- [Surrogacy Compensation and Why It is Important to Women, Families & the Children](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/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
- [American Express Increases Employee Benefits to Include Infertility Treatments](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/american-express-increases-employee-benefits-to-include-infertility-treatments/) - American Express announced this week that starting January 1st, their parental leave and infertility treatment benefits will be drastically changing for the better for their employees. The company previously had caps on their health plan for infertility benefits and a short parental leave only for employees who gave birth. However, with their new plan both
- [Baby Joy Through Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/baby-joy-through-surrogacy/) - The British TV show, 'This Time Next Year,' focuses on inspirational aspects of every day people's lives. Recently, the show focused on couple, Kathryn Mallory and Chris Chapman, who were struggling to complete their family after using IVF to conceive their first child. Kathryn successfully beat cancer as a child and after conceiving their first
- [Woman Gives Birth to Grandson](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/woman-gives-birth-to-grandson/) - Being a Surrogate does not always mean that you are carrying a baby for a stranger; instead you could be a Surrogate for your own child. This was the case with Megan Barker, who on October 22nd gave birth to her own grandson. Barker, who is 48 years old, gave birth to a healthy baby
- [Why is a Twin Pregnancy so Different from a Singleton Pregnancy?](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/why-is-a-twin-pregnancy-so-different-from-a-singleton-pregnancy/) - Whether you are a Surrogate or carrying your own babies, a twin pregnancy changes everything you may have ever known about being pregnant. In fact, we have found a great article on the Scary Mommy blog that lists the top 10 reasons why a twin pregnancy is so different from a singleton pregnancy. Here are
- [Exploring the Possibility of Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/exploring-the-possibility-of-surrogacy/) - As celebrities, like Kim Kardashian, explore the possibility of having a child through Surrogacy; it is important that they educate themselves on the entire process. Because, whether you are a celebrity or not, using Surrogacy to have a child is an in depth process that you should understand completely before diving in. For example, you
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- [Jeff Lewis Welcomes Baby Girl Via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/jeff-lewis-welcomes-baby-girl-via-surrogacy/) - Image Courtesy of Jeff Lewis Instagram Bravo TV star, Jeff Lewis, welcomed a baby girl with this partner, Gage Edward, via Surrogate on Tuesday. Lewis announced the birth of his daughter, Monroe, on Instagram on Tuesday. The reality show house flipper, said via Instagram At 4:22pm today, I grew up. Welcome Monroe Christine Lewis.” Lewis
- [Surrogacy Helps Woman with Cancer Become a Mother](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-helps-woman-with-cancer-become-a-mother/) - Image courtesy of: Paul Swiech A cancer diagnosis is a devastating time for anyone, and when Allie Ruff was 25 years old she was diagnosed with stage 2 breast cancer. At that time, her and her husband had only been married for a little over a year, and they thought that their dreams of having
- [Surrogacy in the USA: Your Path to Parenthood](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-in-the-usa-your-path-to-parenthood/) - How does International Surrogacy work? And why would someone choose to do International Surrogacy? - These are questions that we get asked by many of our international clients. The clearest answer is that international Surrogacy is the answer for many individuals who are seeking Surrogacy outside of their own country for one reason or another.
- [Educating the Public on Surrogacy – Global Impact & Insight](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/educating-the-public-on-surrogacy-global-impact-insight/) - All of us know someone who thinks Surrogacy is wrong for many reasons, and we often try and think of ways to educate those who really “don’t know because they have never experienced it.” In fact, we recently had a gentleman that insisted that Surrogacy was wrong because there are so many children in the
- [The Surrogate Experience - Amanda's Journey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/the-surrogate-experience-amandas-journey/) - Two weeks ago, we premiered the first videos in our Surrogate Experience video series, today we are premiering our third installment in the series with our Surrogate Amanda. As you watch this third installment, you will see that each of our Surrogates truly does have a unique experience and perspective on what it is like
- [Queensland Woman Acts as Surrogate for Daughter](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/queensland-woman-acts-as-surrogate-for-daughter/) - Image Courtesy of: Selena Rollason/Diimex There are many reasons why people use Surrogacy to have the child of their dreams. For 25 year old, Alice Hohenhaus, she needed to use a Surrogate to conceive because she was diagnosed with leukemia at 4 then went into remission and sadly relapsed at 8 years old. When her
- [Surrogate Experience Series](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/the-bilingual-surrogate-experience-series/) - In our last blog we announced our new video series,“The Surrogate Experience," and our newest edition of the series involves Conceptual Options' incredible Surrogate, Stella, who shares her experiences being a Surrogate in both English and Spanish. Each Surrogate has her own unique reasons for becoming a Surrogate, and a different experience as a Surrogate.
- [The Surrogate Experience Series](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/the-surrogate-experience-series/) - Conceptual Options, LLC is happy to announce our new video series, “The Surrogate Experience.” In this series, we interviewed three of our phenomenal, experienced Surrogates about their personal Surrogacy journey and what being a Surrogate means to them. Each Surrogate has their own reasons for becoming a Surrogate, and each women also has a different
- [Artist to Donate Artwork to Raise Awareness of Egg Donation](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/artist-to-donate-artwork-to-raise-awareness-of-egg-donation/) - Photo Credit: StuartSemple.com Stuart Semple is a leading artist whose work is owned by celebrities and high profile art collectors; with his work usually ranging in price from £300 (for a limited edition print) to £300,000 (for larger paintings). However, for his current project he will be handing out more than 1,000 of his signed
- [New Jersey Hopes to Expand Infertility Coverage to Lesbians](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/new-jersey-hopes-to-expand-infertility-coverage-to-lesbians/) - Under current New Jersey law, Lesbians are kept out of the mandated insurance coverage for infertility treatments because the current law calls for: "failure to conceive after a certain period of unprotected sex for women younger than 35 or after one year for women older than 35." Of course, this blocks any coverage for Lesbians
- [Bollywood Star Opens Up About Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/bollywood-star-opens-up-about-surrogacy/) - Photo courtesey of: @tushkapoor Bollywood actor Tusshar Kapoor and his parents (who are also Bollywood stars) were worried at how people in their native India would react to the news that Tusshar used IVF and Surrogacy to become a father. "Initially my parents were a little bit apprehensive whether I should announce the child to
- [Surrogacy - The Kids Are Alright](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-the-kids-are-alright/) - Ian Mucklejohn's story to parenthood became huge news in the UK when he became a father to triplets born via surrogacy in 2001. In the US, this would barely make it on the news; but in the UK, Mucklejohn was the first single, heterosexual man to have children via surrogacy. Mucklejohn was criticized in the
- [Bravo Star Jeff Lewis Talks About Hearing His Baby's Heartbeat](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/bravo-star-jeff-lewis-talks-about-hearing-his-babys-heartbeat/) - Outspoken Bravo TV star, Jeff Lewis, who is known for being no nonsense and very much outspoken was rendered speechless when he and his partner, Gage Edward, heard their baby's heartbeat for the first time at their Surrogate's ultrasound. Jeff Lewis revealed to his TV audience that: “When we heard the heartbeat, that was cool.
- [Educating Surrogates & Intended Mothers on Surrogacy + C-Sections](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/educating-surrogates-intended-mothers-on-surrogacy-c-sections/) - 1 in 3 women in the United States have a c-section when giving birth; but are all of these c-sections necessary? There are many reasons why a pregnant woman may have a c-section including, but not limited to: having a c-section before, failed progression in labor, multiples, abnormal fetal heart rate, or by maternal request.
- [New California Law Would Allow Women To Be Compensated For Donating Eggs To Science](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/new-california-law-would-allow-women-to-be-compensated-for-donating-eggs-to-science/) - In 2006, a law was passed in California that barred researchers from compensating women who donated their eggs to science for research on fertility, stem cells, and other biomedical research. However, a new bill AB 2531 sponsored by the ASRM is heading to the California senate today (August 1, 2016) to overturn that 2006 law.
- [Canadian Surrogates Interviewed About Their Motivations to Become a Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/canadian-surrogates-interviewed-about-their-motivations-to-become-a-surrogate/) - After our last post, Conceptual Options' top 5 reasons a woman (& their family) decides to become a Surrogate, we found this great article posted in the Toronto Star that interviewed several women who have chosen to become surrogate mothers under Canadian law. As with Surrogates in the US, these women show extraordinary altruism in
- [TOP 5 REASONS A WOMAN (AND HER FAMILY) DECIDES TO BECOME A SURROGATE](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/top-5-reasons-a-woman-and-her-family-decides-to-become-a-surrogate/) - Would you carry a stranger’s baby as a surrogate? What about the baby of your best friend? Many women decide to carry someone else's baby as a surrogate for many different reasons....and after asking a sample of our surrogate mothers, we came up with our Top 5 Reasons a Woman (and her family) decides to
- [Conceptual Options’ Surrogate Brittney Captures Surrogacy Journey on YouTube](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-surrogate-brittney-captures-surrogacy-journey-on-youtube/) - Here at Conceptual Options we absolutely love when women demystify the journey of being a surrogate by sharing their experiences – the highs and the lows and the smiles and the tears. Plus, we just discovered that one of our very own surrogates is doing just that! Brittney and her family are open about matching
- [Surrogacy & Hepatitis B](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-hepatitis-b/) - What is Hepatitis B? Hepatitis B is the world’s most common liver infection that affects nearly 70% of all Asian populations throughout the World – with 240 million people infected worldwide. While hepatitis B is not as common in the United States, The ONLY way to get the hepatitis B virus is to come into
- [Top 5 Myths about Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/top-5-myths-about-surrogacy/) - Surrogacy and other forms of assisted reproduction, such as egg donation and sperm donation, have long been surrounded by myths that are completely false. However, these myths, although untrue, continue to be passed around Internet forums and online “resources" causing confusion for Intended Parents, Surrogates, Egg Donors, and Sperm Donors. The following list is here
- [Celebrities Open Up About IVF & Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/celebrities-open-up-about-ivf-surrogacy/) - Dealing with infertility is a very private and emotional process that 1 in 8 people are forced to go through. It is not an easy process for anyone, no matter how rich and famous they may be. And with the spotlight constantly on celebrities, it is just as hard for them when they experience infertility.
- [Conceptual Options Joins the LGBT Community in Mourning Orlando](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-joins-the-lgbt-community-in-mourning-orlando/) - The horrendous Orlando club tragedy that killed 49 people and injured many others has affected our staff at Conceptual Options in many different ways. However, despite this tragedy, we see this senseless crime as an opportunity for so many different people to come together strong and united against those who attack others for their own
- [Conceptual Options Applauds Surrogacy Ruling](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-applauds-surrogacy-ruling/) - For many people, IVF fertility treatments, donor eggs and donor sperm, as well as surrogacy, are foreign concepts when it comes to creating their family; but, for many others, it is not. In fact, 1 out of 8 couples and individuals in the United States are infertile. Those statistics are the reason why many infertile
- [Top 10 Reasons To Become A Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/top-10-reasons-to-become-a-surrogate/) - The decision to become a Surrogate is something that not every woman can do. It truly takes a special and incredible woman to help another person become a parent. So if you are considering becoming a Surrogate, we have complied a few reasons for you to think about. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to
- [A Mother Shares Her Story About Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/a-mother-shares-her-story-about-surrogacy/) - Photo| Ashley Marston Photography After years of heartbreak, Kate Austin-Rivas shared the story of her path to motherhood again through surrogacy. Austin-Rivas and her husband began their journey to parenthood with multiple miscarriages until they finally welcomed their first daughter in 2009. Following the birth of their daughter, Austin-Rivas was able to "easily" conceive another
- [Conceptual Options' Surrogate Summer Purse Party](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-surrogate-summer-purse-party/) - This past weekend, Conceptual Options put on one of our yearly parties for our wonderful Surrogates. This party took place at the Old Spaghetti Factory in San Marcos on Saturday, and it was a huge success! At the party, we had lunch with the Surrogates and were really able to get to know each of
- [Couple Wins Custody in Thai Surrogacy Case](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/couple-wins-custody-in-thai-surrogacy-case/) - Photo courtesy of @twogaypapas Instagram. Congratulations are in order for Gordon Lake & Manuel Santos (whose 15 month old daughter was kept in Thailand) because they are now able to take their daughter home! This case began in January of 2015 when the couple's surrogate refused to sign documents to allow the couple to take
- [Surrogate Summer Purse Party!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogate-summer-purse-party/) - Every year Conceptual Options has numerous events to celebrate all of our incredible and wonderful Surrogates. And this year is no different! So on May 21st we will be having our Summer Purse Party at the Old Spaghetti Factory in San Marcos with lots of raffles and prizes...and if you haven't guessed by the name
- [Lucy Liu Speaks About the Importance of Family](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/lucyliu/) - Photo Courtesy of Lucy Liu's Twitter. After welcoming her son Rockwell into the world via surrogacy last year Lucy Liu has become vocal about her desire to have children and what led her to using a surrogate to carry her son. She stated that she'd always wanted to have children, but because of her hectic
- [Olivia Munn Takes Control of Her Fertility](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/olivia-munn-takes-control-of-her-fertility/) - Olivia Munn is now one of the handful of celebrity women (like Whitney Cummings and Maria Menounos) who is speaking out about https://celebritybabies.people.com/2016/04/13/olivia-munn-reveals-she-froze-her-eggs/ freezing her eggs. The 35 year-old actress shares the sentiment that she knows that she wants to have children, but doesn't know when that will happen so she decided to freeze her
- [National Infertility Awareness Week](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/national-infertility-awareness-week/) - In the United States 1 in 8 couples have difficulty conceiving. This statistic would probably surprise the average person because infertility is not talked about. It is kept hidden. However, that needs to change. More people need to start asking questions about their fertility and be a part of the conversation about what causes infertility.
- [Depression Screening Linked to Pregnancy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/depression-screening-linked-to-pregnancy/) - Guest Author | Katleen Brown In light of all the advancements attributed to the 21st century, it is quite a wonder that the social stigma of mental health issues still lingers around stubbornly. Despite all the clinical trials and research studies conducted, many people still avoid these issues as though they are deadly viruses. One
- [New Surrogacy Law Introduced in California Legislator from New Dad, Assemblyman David Chiu](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/new-surrogacy-law-introduced-in-california-legislator-from-new-dad-assemblyman-david-chiu/) - Image Credit: David Chiu Facebook Conceptual Options wants to acknowledge that Assemblyman David Chiu (D-San Francisco) has stepped up and authored a bill that would assist same-sex couples using surrogacy to have their own children, as well as protect their rights outside of the State of California. After the birth of his own child, Chiu,
- [Top 5 Questions Egg Donors Should Ask When Choosing an Egg Donation Agency](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/top-5-questions-egg-donors-should-ask-when-choosing-an-egg-donation-agency/) - If you're reading this blog post, you are probably smack in the middle of your search for your perfect Egg Donation agency. You're most likely also thinking, "Only 5 questions? Why only 5?" And you are right! The more questions that you have for an agency, the better! However, you need to make sure that
- [Top 5 Questions Surrogates Should Ask When Choosing a Surrogacy Agency](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/top-5-questions-surrogates-should-ask-when-choosing-a-surrogacy-agency/) - If you're reading this blog post, you are probably in the middle of your search for your perfect agency. You're most likely also thinking "Umm...only 5 questions? How am I going to learn anything from only 5 questions?" And you are right! The more questions that you have for an agency, the better! However, you
- [Study Shows Surrogacy Often Misunderstood & Unfairly Judged](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/study-shows-surrogacy-often-misunderstood-unfairly-judged/) - 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
- [3 Top Things NOT to Say to a Surrogate](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/3-top-things-not-to-say-to-a-surrogate/) - 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
- [Top 5 Questions to Ask When Choosing a Surrogacy & Egg Donation Agency](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/top-5-questions-to-ask-when-choosing-a-surrogacy-egg-donation-agency/) - 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
- [Zika Virus Update | Information for Surrogates, Egg Donors & Intended Parents](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/zika-virus-update-information-for-surrogates-egg-donors-intended-parents/) - 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
- [INTERNATIONAL WOMEN'S DAY 2016](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/international-womens-day-2016/) - 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,
- [Surrogacy in the Animal Kingdom Comes to San Diego Zoo](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-in-the-animal-kingdom-comes-to-san-diego-zoo/) - 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
- [Happy Year of the Monkey](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/happy-year-of-the-monkey/) - 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!
- [Egg Donors & ASRM Reach a Settlement in Class Action Price Fixing Case](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/egg-donors-asrm-reach-a-settlement-in-class-action-price-fixing-case/) - 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
- [Surrogacy Amongst Friends – A Cautionary Tale](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/surrogacy-amongst-friends-a-cautionary-tale/) - 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
- [Congratulations to Tyra Banks on the Birth of her Son via Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/congratulations-to-tyra-banks-on-the-birth-of-her-son-via-surrogacy/) - 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
- [India Begins Scaling Back Commercial Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/india-begins-scaling-back-commercial/) - Women in India have become surrogates for years in order to help their families. In fact, thousands of poor Indian women have found work as surrogate mothers, helping to turn this country into a favored destination for foreign couples that can't become pregnant on their own. We even posted about their situations in our previous
- [Italian Senators Calling for Criminalization of Surrogacy](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/italian-senators-calling-for-criminalization-of-surrogacy/) - In an attempt to defeat pro-gay marriage legislation legalizing civil unions in Italy, Senators have called for the criminalization of surrogacy; regardless of where the child was born via surrogacy. In fact, Catholic Senators from Prime Minister Matteo Renzi's Democratic Party have included an amendment, which would require gay couples with children to prove they
- [New Year, New Incentives!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/new-year-new-incentives/) - Since 2016 just started, we here at Conceptual Options have come up with a great new incentive program for new Surrogates! If you sign up to be a Surrogate with Conceptual Options today you will receive a $500.00 bonus once you are accepted into our Surrogacy program and then an additional $500.00 bonus when contracts
- [Choosing Your Intended Parents as a Surrogate Through Conceptual Options](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/choosing-your-intended-parents-as-a-surrogate-through-conceptual-options/) - Many women who come through our doors here at Conceptual Options often ask if they have the ability to decide on whom they select as their Intended Parents. Why? Well, for some reason they believe that they do not have the opportunity to choose whom they will become a surrogate for. And, why is that?
- [Conceptual Options - How Surrogate Intake Can Affect Your Baby’s Health](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-how-surrogate-intake-can-affect-your-babys-health/) - When selecting a surrogate agency, most people do not consider the end result – their baby. Instead, they look at costs, timelines and availability. While those items are important, they are often not the most important when it comes to your baby’s health. What is more important than your baby’s health when in utero? Well,
- [Conceptual Options - Calling all Moms!](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-calling-all-moms/) - Becoming a surrogate is a big decision for any woman and her family, which is why Conceptual Options prepares all of its surrogates with a thorough psychological evaluation, as well as ongoing psych support that we believe is crucial for anyone considering surrogacy. In fact, Conceptual Options offers surrogates and their families the following: Monthly
- [Conceptual Options Presents Egg Donor Candidate Molli](https://www.conceptualoptions.com/conceptual-options-presents-egg-donor-candidate-molli/) - Egg donor candidate, Molli, is excited to become an egg donor through Conceptual Options‘ program. She is currently available and has the following to say about herself: “I am Graceful and Charming, Sunny Disposition, Ability to make people laugh. Deep Thinker with a Philosophical Bend. I have Appreciation for Beauty and Health in the World

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