In this Ask a Surrogacy Expert video, Bright Futures Families team member Janelle discusses what intended parents typically look for in a surrogate—from communication and reliability to shared values and compassion—and how these connections help create strong, successful matches.

Jenn explains why gestational carriers can’t be on Medicaid or other government assistance programs. Learn what every surrogate and intended parent should know about insurance for a surrogacy journey before getting started.

While you can apply to become a gestational carrier if you're still breastfeeding your own child, you'll need to be completely finished weaning before starting your surrogacy journey.

Legal documents will ensure that gestational carriers are not responsible for the intended parent's baby in the event of their death during their surrogacy journey.

Danielle explains why it could pose a risk to a surrogate pregnancy if the gestational carrier has had the Adeana or Assure procedure.

Gestational carriers with Bright Futures Families are not the biological mothers of the babies they carry. Watch Ashley’s video for more info!

While it’s hard to quantify “a lot'“, Amanda explains what potential surrogates can expect throughout the journey.

Most people don’t have the extra cash on hand to fund a surrogacy journey. Find out what options are available to intended parents and creative ways others have financed their surrogacy journeys.

The gestational carrier’s timeliness on paperwork, medical workups, etc. can be a factor in how quickly the journey progresses.

It’s up to the intended parents what to do with their remaining frozen embryos after their surrogacy journey. Callie shares some of their options.

Bump pics to intended parents—Yes or No? Amanda has the answer!

Danielle explains whether surrogates are required to pump breastmilk for intended parents after the birth. Like many of our answers, there is a bit of nuance.

Since gestational carriers are compensated for their time, it’s understandable that there would be questions about the potential effect on their taxes. Find out from Ashley whether Bright Futures Families sends out 1099 forms to surrogates.

Great question! We would love to tell you about visitation after the surrogate baby is born.

Are you worried that having your tubes tied or removed would disqualify you from becoming a surrogate? Find out whether you need to worry.

Jenn explains whether surrogates are required to have had a baby in order to be a surrogate and the reason behind the answer.

Have you ever wondered who the surrogate baby is baby handed to after delivery? Callie has the answer!

We often get asked whether intended parents are the delivery room with the surrogate. Amanda has the answer!

The thought of a psychological consultation before a surrogacy journey can be intimidating. Danielle explains what it entails and what surrogates and intended parents can expect.

Ashley talks hair dye and pregnancy, including when would be the safest time to dye your hair.