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Do you only work with intended parents who have no children?
Bright Futures Families does not discriminate on the types of parents and families we help. Many surrogacy journeys are for families that already have children! Danielle explains more.
Do I have to have health insurance to be a surrogate?
Insurance for a surrogacy journey? How does that work? Watch to find out if the surrogate has to have her own coverage before starting the process.
Can I share our surrogacy journey on social media?
Intended parents and surrogates will discuss many topics before beginning a surrogacy journey together—social media, consent, and privacy, included. Jenn explains how each journey can vary when it comes to sharing details on social media.
I hate needles. Do I have to have injectable medication to be a surrogate?
It’s hard to avoid having to self-administer injectable medication as a surrogate. Watch for more information.
Can I work out while acting as a surrogate?
Can surrogates exercise during their surrogacy journey? Yes!…and no. Amanda explains.
How do I explain to my little children that I'm doing surrogacy?
Danielle gives tips on how to explain surrogacy to little children.
Where does the initial meeting between the surrogate and intended parents take place?
Find out how where the match meeting takes place between surrogates and intended parents.
Who helps me if my case manager goes on vacation or is sick during my surrogacy journey?
Find out how the BFF team steps in to support surrogates and intended parents when their case manager is out of the office.
Am I (as the surrogate) related to the child? Do I have parental rights?
Am I (as the surrogate) related to the child? Do I have parental rights?
How do I know that I, as the surrogate, won't be micro-managed by the intended parents?
How do I know that I, as the surrogate, won't be micro-managed by the intended parents?
Who chooses the attorney to review the surrogacy contract?
Who chooses the attorney to review the surrogacy contract?
What happens if my surrogate is in breach of contract?
What happens if my surrogate is in breach of contract?
Why do my partner and I need a psychological evaluation in order for me to be a surrogate?
Why do my partner and I need a psychological evaluation in order for me to be a surrogate?
After the birth, can I stay in contact with the intended parents and the baby?
After the birth, can I stay in contact with the intended parents and the baby?
I do not believe in abortion. Can I still be a surrogate?
I do not believe in abortion. Can I still be a surrogate?