Adventures in Extreme Babysitting: Beta
After the two-week wait, Surrogate Beth headed to her monitoring clinic for her blood draw to check her levels of hCG, a hormone produced during …
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Surrogate Stories: A Surrogate Adds to Her Family while Building Another
Surrogacy Stories is a blog series compiled by Heartland Surrogacy. In this series we will bring you personal perspectives on surrogacy from a variety of …
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FAQ: What is the difference between traditional and gestational surrogacy?
The main difference between these two types of surrogacy is simple: genetics! In traditional surrogacy, the surrogate is genetically related to the child. The surrogate’s …
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Providers in Surrogacy: Meet an ART Attorney
Providers in Surrogacy is a blog series compiled by Heartland Surrogacy. In this series we will bring you the professional and personal perspectives on surrogacy …
Adventures in Extreme Babysitting: Transfer
After months of preparation, the big day was finally here! In this installment of Adventures in Extreme Babysitting, read all about Nick’s and Beth’s thoughts …
FAQ: Can I still be a surrogate if I’ve had my tubes tied?
Yes, absolutely! A gestational surrogate must undergo in-vitro fertilization (IVF) to become pregnant, but her eggs are not used when creating the embryos. Because of …
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Adventures in Extreme Babysitting: Finding the Right Match
In this segment of Adventures in Extreme Babysitting, Nick and Beth share how they knew this match was right for them. Nick, how did you …
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Adventures in Extreme Babysitting: Why did you choose Heartland Surrogacy?
Intended Father Nick and Surrogate Beth are sharing their thoughts and feelings from the very beginning of their surrogacy journey. Keep reading to find out …
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Signs You Would Be a Great Surrogate
At Heartland Surrogacy, we know that the decision to become a surrogate is not made overnight. We want our surrogates to be well-informed and comfortable …
FAQ: Why should my family be complete?
Although rare, it is possible that a surrogate may not be able to have more children after a surrogate pregnancy. This could be due to …
The Heartland Surrogacy Family: Meet the Co-Founders!
Name: Brie Powers Job Title: President Location: Des Moines, Iowa Family: Ben, husband; Ella, Ruth and Lola, daughters; Higgins, dog Favorite Podcasts: Invisibilia, Crime Junkie, and Stuff You Should …
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What to Expect: Medical Clearance
What to Expect is a blog series compiled by Heartland Surrogacy. In these posts, we hope to shed some light on some of the parts …