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% […]
Men Having Babies East Coast Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo
Are you going to be there? We are! Sep 10 We’re thrilled to see everyone next weekend at the Men Having Babies East Coast Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo in New York City. MHB is returning with a responsible immersive format with everything you need to know and everyone you need to meet to […]
Lauren Gaydos Duffer & Amia Heggins: Woman Wednesday
Partner Feature Sep 1 At Alcea, we pride ourselves on partnering with people who share our mission for an ethical, inclusive third-party experience from beginning to end. Today, on Woman Wednesday, we’re featuring two exceptional women, Lauren Gaydos Duffer and Amia Heggins of the Gaydos Duffer law firm, specializing in family, adoption, and assisted reproduction […]
Surrogacy is not a scandal
Aug 26 Surrogacy is not for everyone. Not everyone understands or ‘agrees’ with a person’s decision to pursue third-party reproduction and that is ok. Much like so many other things in life, the supportive response is the kindest one – you never know what someone is going through. Unless the arrangement is unsafe or unethical, […]
Top four ways surrogates use their compensation
plus more information on pay and benefits Aug 19Surrogates spend over a year of their lives carrying a child for another family, and they deserve fair compensation and benefits for everything they provide during that time. Compensation package amounts vary due to multiple factors like insurance costs, experience level, and in some cases, even geographic […]
Why does Alcea use a hybrid all-inclusive surrogacy program?
The Alcea Difference Alcea serves carriers above and beyond most other agencies. Alcea offers a $3,000 signing bonus (as of July 2021), monthly wellness boxes, acupuncture and so much more. See all of the benefits of becoming an Alcea surrogate on our surrogacy compensation page. What is a hybrid all-inclusive surrogacy program? Surrogacy is already […]
The Renaming Revolution
We are here for it. What’s the Renaming Revolution? The Renaming Revolution is a movement to reform the subtly sexist vocabulary women experience throughout fertility, pregnancy, and motherhood. Because, honestly, we’ve had enough. Together, we’ll create a new glossary of terms that empowers women and reflects modern motherhood. Peanut has released a glossary of modernized terms as […]
Advocates and Ethics: Legal Representation in Surrogacy
by Madison Heggins The importance of advocacy When I first began working for Alcea, I had a basic understanding of what surrogacy entailed, but I was largely unaware of the many steps it requires in order for it to be done in an ethical way. The number of people involved in a single journey surprised […]
Miriam Menkin: Woman Wednesday
Fertility Scientist At Alcea, we love women, we love history, and we love learning about third-party reproduction and how it has changed over the years. Miriam Menkin, the scientist who created the baseline process that facilitates IVF hits all the high notes. Let’s take a deep dive into her history! Fertility Pioneer Miriam Menkin (1901 […]