As a Potential Surrogate, How Do You Choose the Right Surrogacy Agency?
Surrogates are always in demand, and there are many surrogacy agencies competing to attract them. If you think you could be a good candidate for surrogacy and are just beginning to explore applying to different surrogacy agencies, here are some things to keep in mind. Reputation of the Surrogacy Agency The best way to find […]
Gestational Surrogates Are Not Genetically Related to the Babies They Carry
In gestational surrogacy, an embryo is transferred into the surrogate’s uterus in the hope that it will implant properly, then develop and grow into a healthy baby. This embryo is created from the egg and sperm of the intended parents, or from donor gametes selected by the intended parents. The gestational carrier’s egg is not […]
Why Women Become Repeat Surrogates: Inside a Second Surrogacy Journey
A woman who serves as a surrogate more than once, of course, understands the experience of surrogacy very well, but even more importantly, has gained a deeper understanding of herself. She has discovered, in a profound and meaningful way, the power of giving, and she wants to use this gift to help more families. Watch […]
What Makes a State Surrogacy-Friendly and Why We Choose the States We Work In
If you’re a mom interested in becoming a surrogate, you may be wondering if the state you live in is considered surrogacy-friendly. Because there is no uniform federal law governing compensated surrogacy in the United States, individual states control what is allowed or prohibited within each state. Is My State Good for Surrogacy? The state […]
Top 4 Requirements to Become a Surrogate Mother: What Surrogacy Agencies Look For
Surrogacy provides a remarkable and rewarding experience for young mothers to help build families for other hopeful parents. The Northeast Assisted Fertility Group (NAFG) is a long-established and well-respected surrogacy agency that prioritizes the surrogate experience. Here are the top four qualities we look for in a surrogate mother. 1. Surrogate Applicants Must Be a […]
How Much Do Surrogates Make?
If you’re wondering how much surrogates get paid or what goes into surrogate compensation, you’re in the right place. At Northeast Assisted Fertility Group (NAFG), we are not a fertility or medical clinic, but a highly regarded surrogacy agency that offers women an incredible financial opportunity through the life-changing gift of surrogacy. We provide truly […]
The List of Surrogacy Qualifications You Need to Know
Surrogates carry babies for intended parents who are unable to conceive on their own, giving the priceless gift of life. At Northeast Assisted Fertility Group (NAFG), we are not a fertility or medical clinic, but a dedicated surrogacy agency that brings surrogates and intended parents together to manage the process from start to finish. Are […]
Explaining Your Surrogacy to Your Family and Friends
The Northeast Assisted Fertility Group has twenty years of experience working with surrogates across the United States from all different backgrounds. We know that deciding to become a surrogate mother is an extraordinary act of generosity and compassion. We also know that support from those around you is an essential requirement. Explaining your surrogacy journey to others is one […]
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 […]