Pregnancy
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Ho Ho No! Baby Talk: Tips for Avoiding Conversations about Having a Baby at Christmas
Reading Time: 2 minutes The holiday season is a time for joy, reflection, and celebration; however, for those on a surrogacy journey, it can also be a period of heightened emotions, expectations, and…
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Gay Family Building over 25 Years – The Changes I’ve Seen: How has family building for the LGBTQ+ community evolved?
Reading Time: 4 minutes We caught up with Guy Ringler MD of California Fertility Partners in Los Angeles to talk about the changing landscape of family building and how he has witnessed continued…
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Seven factors when considering fresh versus frozen eggs
Reading Time: 4 minutes 1. Fresh eggs have better success rates than frozen eggs A 2020 study which analysed 36,925 IVF cycles found that fresh eggs have better success rates than frozen eggs:…
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When a ‘mother’ is not a ‘mother’
Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by Zaina Mahmoud exclusively for My Surrogacy Journey®. When gender-neutral and inclusive guidelines are recommended or introduced, there is a backlash from people wanting to hold onto traditional…
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What is your superpower?
Reading Time: 4 minutes This morning, I was watching After Life season 3 on Netflix; in episode 6 Tony talks to Matt about the death of Lisa – no spoilers here – don’t…
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What are the key stages of the Surrogacy process?
Reading Time: 3 minutes For those considering fertility treatment, especially via surrogacy, it’s important to understand the timelines involved so you can plan ahead. By understanding each step it becomes easier to see…
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The Story Behind the ReProductive Revolution
Reading Time: 3 minutes In an age of information, many of us are opting for choice over chance, yet when it comes to our reproductive health and fertility, the lack of information and…
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The Rise of a Single Parent Surrogacy Journey
Reading Time: 2 minutes Written by Andrew Spearman & Katherine Martyn “I can’t remember a time when I didn’t entertain the idea of me being a dad. My whole life’s been pointing to…
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The all important Fertility Mentor
Reading Time: 2 minutes Written by Kelly DaSilva I’m Kelly and I’m a Fertility Support Expert, writer, speaker and Founder of The Dovecoat; Childress Support Organisation. Inspired by my own personal experience of…
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How diverse is UK fertility treatment?
Reading Time: 3 minutes Written by Francesca Steyn, Co-founder, Fertility Nurse & Clinical Lead This month the HFEA (the UK’s fertility regulator) released a report looking into ethnic diversity and fertility treatment carried…
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What is Hypnobirthing for Surrogacy?
Reading Time: 2 minutes You may be wondering why hypnobirthing education is a member benefit at My Surrogacy Journey, especially when the classes start before you’ve even matched with an IP or surrogate.…