Postpartum Depression for Surrogates: Understanding and Coping
We’re excited to collaborate with PECNA this month (Psychological Evaluation Center of North America) on the very important topic of postpartum depression for gestational carriers. While the surrogacy journey is an immensely rewarding experience, For gestational carriers, the process of carrying and nurturing life for intended parents brings a sense of fulfillment and pride. However, […]
How Breast Cancer Led Me to Advocate for Infertility Support
This month we spoke with Roia Barrios, a surrogacy attorney and breast cancer survivor whose personal journey and cancer battle inspired her to create a boutique law firm that represents those using assisted reproductive technology (ART) on their fertility journey. In this blog, we will share her experience and answer the common question that many […]
Birth Plan: A Guide for Surrogates and Intended Parents
A birth plan is more than just a plan, but a way to communicate the delivery experience wishes of the intended parents and surrogate. While it is important to create a plan, it is also important to be open to change (especially for the health and safety of surrogate and baby). A birth plan outlines […]
PCOS Awareness Month: Education, Awareness & Support
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that can impact fertility, overall health, physical and emotional well-being. While often overlooked, it is one of the most common hormone disorders and causes of infertility and in this blog, we hope to help inform, drive awareness and offer support for those […]
How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid?
Surrogate compensation is a complex and sometimes sensitive topic, and we believe that surrogates should receive fair compensation for the incredible time, commitment, and personal sacrifice they offer to help intended parents fulfill their dream of bringing home a child. For many intended parents, surrogacy represents a final, deeply meaningful opportunity to have a child […]
Breastfeeding and Surrogacy: Finding Common Ground on Your Journey
Building a family through surrogacy includes many decisions along the way. Whether an intended parent or a surrogate, one of the decisions you’ll want to discuss is whether the intended parent(s) would like to feed their baby breastmilk or formula. And while the decision can be deeply personal, it’s important to have the conversation upon […]
What is Alcea Surrogacy’s Match Wait-Time?
We fully recognize that surrogacy isn’t the first choice for many. It is a difficult decision, and we are grateful to those (both surrogates and intended parents) that choose Alcea surrogacy to embark on this journey with them. One of the most common questions we get from both surrogates and intended parents is “how soon […]
On Gloria Steinem and the CPSA
Written by: Madison Heggins When I was a teenager, I learned about a woman. She was most known as someone who fought for reproductive rights. I was a Black girl in Texas—a state that was not especially known for its tolerance or support of either group—so whenever I found a feminist icon, I held onto […]
Let’s Talk About Escrow & Surrogacy
In the wake of recent news in our surrogacy community regarding the unfortunate circumstance of an escrow provider who has stopped releasing payments for an extended time period, we want to reinforce our commitment to protect intended parents and gestational carriers throughout their surrogacy journey. Financial security throughout your surrogacy journey is crucial. The purpose […]