Alabama Supreme Court determines that embryos are children
What is a frozen embryo, exactly? With in vitro fertilization (IVF), the embryologist combines the sperm and eggs to create fertilized eggs or embryos. It takes 3-5 days to create an embryo that is ready to freeze for later use (it can also be genetically tested at this point, to see if it is chromosomally […]
Desperately Seeking Surrogates (New York Times, April 2)
The New York Times article on April 2, 2022 (“Desperately Seeking Surrogates”) has some accurate information contained within along with plenty of misguided and misleading statements. Some key points: Surrogate mother (gestational carrier) fees are NOT unregulated at all. What they are not is “pre-fixed” (antitrust litigation in the third party area of fertility has […]
Surrogacy in Ukraine Worries Parents-to-Be
We feel for any parents-to-be who are fearful and frightened about the outcome of their pregnancy, but the situation in Ukraine right now is unique and particularly disturbing. Ukraine effectively replaced India some years ago as a venue for low-cost surrogacy and intended parents from the US, Europe and other parts of the world have been […]
Instagram Live with Mama Glow
Here is the link to Kathy Benardo’s IG live interview with Mama Glow. We discussed many issues regarding third party reproduction. https://www.instagram.com/tv/COQjpkfpMBh/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Surrogacy law does little for would-be parents
Sanford Benardo has an editorial in the Albany Times Union about NY’s new surrogacy legislation. Read the article on the Times Union site
Surrogacy Finally Legal in New York!
The Child-Parent Security Act has passed in New York, but the regulations for a New York surrogacy are so onerous, I suspect most New York residents will work out of state anyway. The law is applicable to situations where the carrier resides in and/or will deliver in New York State. If intended parents live in […]
What are the Eligibility Requirements for a Surrogate (Gestational Carrier)?
Please watch this video before applying to be a surrogate (gestational carrier). If you meet the basic requirements it is easy to submit our on line application.
Pennsylvania Moms Make Great Surrogates!
Pennsylvania women can serve as gestational carriers no matter where in the state they live: surrogates stay with the OB/GYN practice where they had their own children and their everyday schedule stays pretty much the same. Minimal travel is required. With the Northeast Assisted Fertility Group, surrogates choose the intended family that is the right […]
Will Surrogacy Become Legal in NY (Finally) in 2020?
In this week’s video I describe why the surrogacy bill did not pass last year and suggest strategies for its success in 2020.
What are the Hidden Costs for a Surrogacy?
Some agencies advertise very low fees: they are probably not including all the costs that surrogacy entails.
