The Joy of Becoming a Surrogate
“A 1-on-1 carrier interview!” Being a surrogate takes bravery, courage and sacrifice, we’d like to share a 1-on-1 interview with a gestational surrogate as she shares why she became a surrogate and what it was like. What brought you to surrogacy? How did you hear about surrogacy? I first thought about surrogacy when I saw […]
It’s Women’s History Month
So let’s celebrate! March is Women’s History Month! Who knows what reproductive medicine would look like if it weren’t for women? Women have been the force behind the advancement in reproductive medicine as researchers, scientists, physicians, business owners, surrogates and more in the fertility industry. It took 6 years from 1988 to 1994 for Congress […]
Let’s talk about the surrogacy journey timeline!
A good journey timeline is like a cheat sheet for your journey! Hello Alcea-Fam! We’re off to a new year, and what better time to talk about surrogacy journey timelines! Whether an intended parent or a potential gestational carrier, one of the first things you should ask when researching surrogacy agencies is, “How long is […]
Why Should Trans Mutual Aid and Abortion Funds Work Together?
Everything is connected, even when we can’t see the strings; they are there, and we have all seen the domino effect that occurred when Roe v. Wade was overturned back in June of 2022. Of course, we saw state after state put bans or restrictions in place, but we also witnessed other massive social changes—affirmative […]
The Consequences of Extreme Heat and Contraception
Not too long ago we talked about how climate change has a large impact on reproductive health, and today we are going to dive a bit deeper on that. Now, even though for a lot of us we are getting ready to enter the fall season, climate change can make certain parts of the country […]
What is “Social Surrogacy?”
Surrogacy has the ability to make many dreams come true when it comes to family planning, especially for families of different backgrounds, genders, and sexualities who are unable to have children on their own. We have seen numerous stories across all forms of media about the medical struggles that many families have faced but kept […]
The Protection of Gender Affirming Care in New York
What’s happening? We have discussed the many states that are passing bans or restrictions on abortion or gender-affirming care. While it may seem like a new set of these laws is being passed almost every week, they aren’t the only laws being enacted in response to the rollbacks from the Supreme Court. Conversely, since Roe […]
The World of AI and Reproductive Health
If you consume any media that leans toward sci-fi or fantasy, you will encounter a world that employs technology bordering on magic. For many of us, the notion of using devices capable of instantly changing our lives might seem distant. Yet, upon examining the smartphone you use daily, you begin to grasp that the future […]
The Showdown between Military Confirmations and Abortion
Tommy “There’s nobody less racist in this building than me” Tuberville.As we prepare to delve deeper into the murky waters of election season, we are presented with the lineup of candidates vying for the position of President of the United States. We witness their beliefs, truths, and lies unfold. Additionally, an aspect worth considering (if […]