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Will I have to pay anything as a gestational carrier?
Will I have to pay anything as a gestational carrier?
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What if our surrogate doesn't become pregnant?
What if our surrogate doesn't become pregnant?
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Should I get my gestational carrier a gift for the holidays?
Should I get my gestational carrier a gift for the holidays?
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I co-parent with my ex-husband. Does this count as raising my own child for surrogacy purposes?
I co-parent with my ex-husband. Does this count as raising my own child for surrogacy purposes?
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Why are there so many surrogacy requirements?
Why are there so many surrogacy requirements?
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Why can't I leave my state in the third trimester of my surrogacy pregnancy?
Why can't I leave my state in the third trimester of my surrogacy pregnancy?
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What happens if my surrogate is in breach of contract?
What happens if my surrogate is in breach of contract?
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Can I still exercise while I'm a surrogate?
Can I still exercise while I'm a surrogate?
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After the birth, will I, as a surrogate, have a hard time giving the baby to the intended parents?
After the birth, will I, as a surrogate, have a hard time giving the baby to the intended parents?
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The Screening Process: What it takes to get cleared to be a surrogate
The Screening Process: What it takes to get cleared to be a surrogate

Surrogate screening process

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After the birth, can I, as a surrogate, stay in contact with the intended parents and the baby?
After the birth, can I, as a surrogate, stay in contact with the intended parents and the baby?
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Is the surrogate the biological mother of the child?
Is the surrogate the biological mother of the child?
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Can I have pets as a surrogate?
Can I have pets as a surrogate?
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Pros and Cons of Self-Matching
Pros and Cons of Self-Matching

Amanda talks about the pros and cons of matching yourself or using an agency to help!

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Do the parents tell the child they were born from a surrogate?
Do the parents tell the child they were born from a surrogate?
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How do I explain surrogacy to others?
How do I explain surrogacy to others?
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Whose name is on the birth certificate of a child born from a surrogate?
Whose name is on the birth certificate of a child born from a surrogate?
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Can I be a surrogate if my current partner doesn't really seem on board with my being a surrogate?
Can I be a surrogate if my current partner doesn't really seem on board with my being a surrogate?
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My partner and I both want to have a genetic relationship to our children - any advice?
My partner and I both want to have a genetic relationship to our children - any advice?
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