5 Tips for Intended Parents’ First Surrogacy Consultation
Alcea is here to help you prepare Make sure you’re ready for the first meeting! At Alcea, we pride ourselves on changing the way people think about surrogacy. From our emphasis on diversity, inclusion, and accessibility to our pricing structure and communication—we strive to make this journey as comfortable and joyful as possible. We know […]
What’s in a Surrogate Bump Box?
Alcea surrogates get so much love What our surrogates really want & need Alcea offers third-trimester housecleaning, food delivery, a doula during labor or postpartum, and curated monthly bump boxes. But, you ask, what’s in a bump box? When pregnant, what would help you get through the tough spaces? What goodies do you crave? What […]
Match Update: October 2021
Congratulations to our latest matches! They just fit L is a fun and educated midwest single mom with an eye for detail and the capacity to be deeply empathetic. A & A are a young, progressive NYC couple, one a teacher, the other a doctor. This match was one that felt “right” from the onset, […]
How to Discuss Infertility with your Children
Six questions they may ask Where do I start? Talking to your child about infertility and third-party reproduction is necessary, but difficult. Depending on the age of your child, they may have a million questions or they may not have any at all. Whatever questions they do have about infertility are best answered with honesty […]
Ask an Alcea Surrogate
We’ve got the scoop! Prospective carriers ask amazing questions about what types of things are appropriate for carriers to expect from their intended parents and what kinds of boundaries experienced surrogates have set to set the stage for a smooth and fulfilling surrogacy journey. We asked a few of our current & past carriers and […]
A Woman’s Choice
We hear you. We support you. Want children? Great!Don’t want to be a parent? Also great!Unsure? No problem!Need a surrogate? Let’s do it!Want to be a surrogate? Awesome! Your body. Your life. Your choice. Good sexual and reproductive health is important for women’s general health and wellbeing. It is central to their ability to make […]
What do surrogates use their compensation for?
Hint: Whatever they want! Sep 30 Yes, surrogates are altruistic and committed to helping families for a vast number of personal reasons. And don’t forget it is a year-long (plus!) commitment that they make! But the compensation surrogates receive can help with so many things in their lives too. With compensation in the tens of […]
Match Update: September 2021
Congratulations to R, M & B Sep 22 September match update.png “M” and “B” are a couple who have faced unexpected heartbreak in their journey to parenthood. They are young, kind, and considerate — with a diligent focus on taking care of their carrier. ”R” is an amazing mother who has been thinking about surrogacy […]
Inequality in Infertility
Black, Indigenous and People of Color Sep 16 Struggling with Infertility IVF is one of the most successful forms of assisted reproductive technology, SELF previously reported, but it’s not an easy path. According to the Society for Assisted Reproductive Technology, the live birth rate for an IVF cycle is 55.6% for people under 35, 40.8% […]