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ABC News Correspondent Rebecca Jarvis Details Her Journey with Surrogacy

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

Surrogacy 101: How it Works

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

Spanish TV Star Ana Obregón Admits Surrogate Baby is Her Grandchild

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

Deciding to Become a Surrogate for Surrogates and their Families

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

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

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

Utah Supreme Court Reverses Ban on Same-Sex Couple Surrogacy

The Utah Supreme Court has struck down a portion of their surrogacy law that banned same-sex couples from entering into gestational surrogacy agreements to have children. In the Court’s ruling last week, Chief Justice Matthew Durrant said “same-sex couples must be afforded all of the benefits the State has linked to marriage and freely grants to opposite sex-couples.” In fact, although Utah… Read More »Utah Supreme Court Reverses Ban on Same-Sex Couple Surrogacy

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 them build a family. You are literally… Read More »Appreciation for our Conceptual Options Surrogates: Four Benefits of Becoming a Surrogate

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 important to take into careful consideration all… Read More »Simply The Best: States and Stats for Your Best Surrogacy Journey in the U.S.

Can I Become a Surrogate with Conceptual Options?

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

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 San Diego, California. Our next four videos… Read More »Additional New Videos for Educational Video Series about Surrogacy