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October is looking to have plenty of events for intended parents and carriers alike! Click each image to learn more
A birth plan is more than just a plan, but a way to communicate the delivery experience wishes of the
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that can impact fertility, overall health, physical
September is looking to have plenty of events for intended parents and carriers alike! Click each image to learn more
Surrogate compensation is a complex and sometimes sensitive topic, and we believe that surrogates should receive fair compensation for the
Building a family through surrogacy includes many decisions along the way. Whether an intended parent or a surrogate, one of
We fully recognize that surrogacy isn’t the first choice for many. It is a difficult decision, and we are grateful
Written by: Madison Heggins When I was a teenager, I learned about a woman. She was most known as someone
What are some ways you can fund your surrogacy journey? We can all agree that a lot can be spent
The nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to for its annual Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo in San Francisco!
An informal opportunity for women and men experiencing pregnancy and parenting after infertility to connect with one another. Infertility Peer-led
A supportive group for Men going through a family-building journey.
An informal opportunity for women and men experiencing pregnancy and parenting after infertility to connect with one another. Infertility Peer-led
If your or someone you know is interested in becoming a surrogate in New York, this is the perfect webinar
Let’s talk about our intended parent advocate! We’d like to introduce you to Mira, Alcea’s Intended Parent Advocate! Mira understands
It may seem intimidating, but with so many resources, you just need to know where to start! What is surrogacy?
“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
So let’s celebrate! March is Women’s History Month! Who knows what reproductive medicine would look like if it weren’t for
A good journey timeline is like a cheat sheet for your journey! Hello Alcea-Fam! We’re off to a new year,
Everything is connected, even when we can’t see the strings; they are there, and we have all seen the domino
Not too long ago we talked about how climate change has a large impact on reproductive health, and today we
Surrogacy has the ability to make many dreams come true when it comes to family planning, especially for families of
What’s happening? We have discussed the many states that are passing bans or restrictions on abortion or gender-affirming care. While
If you consume any media that leans toward sci-fi or fantasy, you will encounter a world that employs technology bordering
Tommy “There’s nobody less racist in this building than me” Tuberville.As we prepare to delve deeper into the murky waters
There has been a lot going on for the past three years: a pandemic, an insurrection, and Twitter changing its
Roe v. Wade Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022 there has been a cascade of events and
I don’t remember a time that I didn’t feel right in my body. There was also this sense of something
By: Friday Faraday For the better part of 40-plus years, America has been in a growing environmental justice movement. Although
By: Friday Faraday There are many moving parts when it comes to the surrogacy process, and we often get focused
By: Friday Faraday Our world is constantly changing, growing to keep up with social and economical advancement, and, as many
By: Friday Faraday The time is coming yet again, every four years we as a nation decide who is going
By: Friday Faraday The world has been through a lot in the most recent years to say the least, a
By: Friday Faraday The state of reproductive health has been in a flux for decades. Most people might be surprised
By: Friday Faraday Gestational Surrogacy is a unique experience for both the surrogate and the intended parents, and there are
By: Friday Faraday Surrogacy as a whole is still pretty young, it was in 1985 when the first successful gestational
By: Friday Faraday The decision to become a gestational surrogate can be rooted in many aspects that reflect your life.
By: Friday Faraday The journey of gestational surrogacy is life changing for both the intended parent(s) and the surrogate. From
By: Friday Faraday Art by Leigh Archibald What would The Gestational Agreements Act in Idaho do? At the beginning of
On Identity and Parenthood By: Friday Faraday There is nothing more natural than wanting to start a family, to build
NOTE: The views I have written do not reflect those of Alcea Surrogacy, my employer. While going about my typical
Why did you want to become a surrogate? It’s a question many surrogates find themselves being asked. We all want
The Pros & Cons of Choosing to go with Surrogacy You are ready to build your family. However, the
““So people’s ability to have or not have children are all tied up in reproductive justice.” ”— NY Birth Control Access Project Associate Board While
Q&A with Amelia Demma and Brian Esser Amelia Demma and Brian Esser are two New York lawyers that we at
By: Christina I had the most amazing pregnancy. Each week seemed to fly by, followed by the months. The countdown
By: Bree Becoming a surrogate can be a such a rewarding where you can help wonderful people build their family.
By: Christina The desire to become a surrogate was always in my heart. Even as a child and adolescent I
By: Bree Helms Being a surrogate is an important job. I can honestly say it is the most important job
Michelle Misler is a brilliant Washington and Maryland Bar certified Attorney who specializes in 3rd-party fertility. Read about her decision
By: Rose Surrogacy gets a bad rep. Full stop. Like… a really bad rep, especially from people who identify as
An introspective look on how inequality can affect the 3rd-party reproductive sphere My mom and dad have a few famous
By: Christina “For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a dream of having four children. ” Alongside
An Interview with my Grandmother, My Mother, and Myself By: Madison I don’t remember a summer during my childhood when
Join Allkind Inc. is set out to make a positive impact in reproductive health and wellness. Allkind is joining forces
Black history, our history, is dotted with beauty and grace, brutality and trauma, the good, the bad, the ugly. It
It is crucial to use the correct language when discussing surrogacy, given the complexity and intricacy of its process. It
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison “I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed
Here are some tips for a successful first meeting with your intended parents. If you have found a potential match
New team member announcement Angela & ChristinaWe are proud to welcome a new member to our incredible team, Christina Bramante!
They fit like a glove! Congratulations to N + M our latest matches. And…we have another match! M is a
by Denise Steele, SeedTrust As a surrogate, you are giving a tremendous gift to intended parents. Your compensation is well-deserved.
Partner Spotlight Support for LGBTQ+ Families Open Door is a program focused on training professionals in family-building so that they
Science backs it up Women are delaying having children More women are having babies a little later in their lives;
Alcea Surrogacy team members share what they are grateful for this year. In This Time of Gratitude We have so
Finding the right surrogate is very important and at Alcea Surrogacy, we find your perfect match. I’ll start by being
Alcea is here to help you prepare Make sure you’re ready for the first meeting! At Alcea, we pride ourselves
Alcea surrogates get so much love What our surrogates really want & need Alcea offers third-trimester housecleaning, food delivery, a
Congratulations to our latest matches! They just fit L is a fun and educated midwest single mom with an eye
Six questions they may ask Where do I start? Talking to your child about infertility and third-party reproduction is necessary,
We’ve got the scoop! Prospective carriers ask amazing questions about what types of things are appropriate for carriers to expect
We hear you. We support you. Want children? Great!Don’t want to be a parent? Also great!Unsure? No problem!Need a surrogate?
Hint: Whatever they want! Sep 30 Yes, surrogates are altruistic and committed to helping families for a vast number of
Congratulations to R, M & B Sep 22 September match update.png “M” and “B” are a couple who have faced
Black, Indigenous and People of Color Sep 16 Struggling with Infertility IVF is one of the most successful forms of
Are you going to be there? We are! Sep 10 We’re thrilled to see everyone next weekend at the Men
Partner Feature Sep 1 At Alcea, we pride ourselves on partnering with people who share our mission for an ethical,
Aug 26 Surrogacy is not for everyone. Not everyone understands or ‘agrees’ with a person’s decision to pursue third-party reproduction
plus more information on pay and benefits Aug 19Surrogates spend over a year of their lives carrying a child for
The Alcea Difference Alcea serves carriers above and beyond most other agencies. Alcea offers a $3,000 signing bonus (as of
We are here for it. What’s the Renaming Revolution? The Renaming Revolution is a movement to reform the subtly sexist
by Madison Heggins The importance of advocacy When I first began working for Alcea, I had a basic understanding of
Fertility Scientist At Alcea, we love women, we love history, and we love learning about third-party reproduction and how it
a personal story About our intended parent It was a balmy Texas morning, and I was feeling frustrated that my
spotlight on Hand to Hold July is annually recognized as Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness
Every agency is different We believe that surrogates should be fairly and thoroughly compensated for their time and commitment Every
Surrogacy Law Firm On select Wednesdays, we feature women who are making a difference in the field third-party reproduction, partners
Partner Spotlight One of the ways Alcea demonstrates in action two pillars of our model – expansion of accessibility and
What you need to know before you get started The Requirements to Become a Surrogate While most agencies have similar
and Alcea is there Join us (in person!) at NYC PrideFest, the 27th annual LGBTQIA+ street fair. We’re thrilled to
by Angela Richardson-Mook, Alcea Co-Founder and Executive Director Fathers Day 2021 is an interesting one for me. Anxiously navigating life
Congratulations to I, M & B Woohoo! Match meetings are always exciting. Sometimes the meeting ends with everyone knowing that
How does surrogacy work? Making the choice to pursue surrogacy takes an exceptional and unique person, and helping families fulfill
by Katya Lezin Angela, her husband Joel, and her three sons in 2012.Angela Richardson-Mook, Alcea Co-founder and Executive Director, has
Join us on May 27th Join us on IG Live on Thursday, May 27 at 2pm EST/11am PST Featuring: Alexis
Part One by Angela Richardson-Mook There is a surprisingly polarizing topic of discourse in the third-party reproductive space, one that
Explaining the nature of intersectionality and how that pertains to modern-day feminism for WOC An essay by Anastasia Rai This
The loves of my life Unimaginable, heart-bursting joy so intense that you have to experience it yourself to truly know
a Personal Story by Madison This is the fourth story in our Pass the Mic blog series featuring the voices
October is looking to have plenty of events for intended parents and carriers alike! Click each image to learn more
September is looking to have plenty of events for intended parents and carriers alike! Click each image to learn more
This August is looking to have plenty of events for intended parents and carriers alike! Click each image to learn
In honor of Give Something Away Day happening today…GET A GIFT, SHARE A GIFT! Calling All Alcea Gestational Carriers…We’re celebrating
This July is looking to have plenty of events for intended parents and carriers alike! Click each image to register.
Check out this months events! Click each image to register. Adoption, Foster Care, Surrogacy, Embryo Adoption Conference June 2024 6/2
Check out this months events! Click each image to register. IG LIVE: Alcea Surrogacy & Dr. Bedient Surrogacy Requirements, BMI
What are some ways you can fund your surrogacy journey? We can all agree that a lot can be spent
The nonprofit Men Having Babies (MHB) returns to for its annual Surrogacy Conference & Gay Parenting Expo in San Francisco!
An informal opportunity for women and men experiencing pregnancy and parenting after infertility to connect with one another. Infertility Peer-led
A supportive group for Men going through a family-building journey.
An informal opportunity for women and men experiencing pregnancy and parenting after infertility to connect with one another. Infertility Peer-led
If your or someone you know is interested in becoming a surrogate in New York, this is the perfect webinar
A good journey timeline is like a cheat sheet for your journey! Hello Alcea-Fam! We’re off to a new year,
Everything is connected, even when we can’t see the strings; they are there, and we have all seen the domino
Not too long ago we talked about how climate change has a large impact on reproductive health, and today we
Surrogacy has the ability to make many dreams come true when it comes to family planning, especially for families of
What’s happening? We have discussed the many states that are passing bans or restrictions on abortion or gender-affirming care. While
If you consume any media that leans toward sci-fi or fantasy, you will encounter a world that employs technology bordering
Tommy “There’s nobody less racist in this building than me” Tuberville.As we prepare to delve deeper into the murky waters
There has been a lot going on for the past three years: a pandemic, an insurrection, and Twitter changing its
Roe v. Wade Since Roe v. Wade was overturned in June 2022 there has been a cascade of events and
I don’t remember a time that I didn’t feel right in my body. There was also this sense of something
By: Friday Faraday For the better part of 40-plus years, America has been in a growing environmental justice movement. Although
By: Friday Faraday There are many moving parts when it comes to the surrogacy process, and we often get focused
By: Friday Faraday Our world is constantly changing, growing to keep up with social and economical advancement, and, as many
By: Friday Faraday The time is coming yet again, every four years we as a nation decide who is going
By: Friday Faraday The world has been through a lot in the most recent years to say the least, a
By: Friday Faraday The state of reproductive health has been in a flux for decades. Most people might be surprised
By: Friday Faraday Gestational Surrogacy is a unique experience for both the surrogate and the intended parents, and there are
By: Friday Faraday Surrogacy as a whole is still pretty young, it was in 1985 when the first successful gestational
By: Friday Faraday The decision to become a gestational surrogate can be rooted in many aspects that reflect your life.
By: Friday Faraday Art by Leigh Archibald What would The Gestational Agreements Act in Idaho do? At the beginning of
On Identity and Parenthood By: Friday Faraday There is nothing more natural than wanting to start a family, to build
NOTE: The views I have written do not reflect those of Alcea Surrogacy, my employer. While going about my typical
Why did you want to become a surrogate? It’s a question many surrogates find themselves being asked. We all want
The Pros & Cons of Choosing to go with Surrogacy You are ready to build your family. However, the
““So people’s ability to have or not have children are all tied up in reproductive justice.” ”— NY Birth Control Access Project Associate Board While
Q&A with Amelia Demma and Brian Esser Amelia Demma and Brian Esser are two New York lawyers that we at
By: Christina The desire to become a surrogate was always in my heart. Even as a child and adolescent I
By: Rose Surrogacy gets a bad rep. Full stop. Like… a really bad rep, especially from people who identify as
An introspective look on how inequality can affect the 3rd-party reproductive sphere My mom and dad have a few famous
By: Christina “For as long as I can remember, I’ve always had a dream of having four children. ” Alongside
An Interview with my Grandmother, My Mother, and Myself By: Madison I don’t remember a summer during my childhood when
Black history, our history, is dotted with beauty and grace, brutality and trauma, the good, the bad, the ugly. It
It is crucial to use the correct language when discussing surrogacy, given the complexity and intricacy of its process. It
Invisible Man by Ralph Ellison “I am not ashamed of my grandparents for having been slaves. I am only ashamed
Here are some tips for a successful first meeting with your intended parents. If you have found a potential match
New team member announcement Angela & ChristinaWe are proud to welcome a new member to our incredible team, Christina Bramante!
Six questions they may ask Where do I start? Talking to your child about infertility and third-party reproduction is necessary,
We are here for it. What’s the Renaming Revolution? The Renaming Revolution is a movement to reform the subtly sexist
by Madison Heggins The importance of advocacy When I first began working for Alcea, I had a basic understanding of
Fertility Scientist At Alcea, we love women, we love history, and we love learning about third-party reproduction and how it
a personal story About our intended parent It was a balmy Texas morning, and I was feeling frustrated that my
spotlight on Hand to Hold July is annually recognized as Bereaved Parents Awareness Month, a month dedicated to raising awareness
Every agency is different We believe that surrogates should be fairly and thoroughly compensated for their time and commitment Every
Surrogacy Law Firm On select Wednesdays, we feature women who are making a difference in the field third-party reproduction, partners
Partner Spotlight One of the ways Alcea demonstrates in action two pillars of our model – expansion of accessibility and
What you need to know before you get started The Requirements to Become a Surrogate While most agencies have similar
and Alcea is there Join us (in person!) at NYC PrideFest, the 27th annual LGBTQIA+ street fair. We’re thrilled to
by Angela Richardson-Mook, Alcea Co-Founder and Executive Director Fathers Day 2021 is an interesting one for me. Anxiously navigating life
Congratulations to I, M & B Woohoo! Match meetings are always exciting. Sometimes the meeting ends with everyone knowing that
How does surrogacy work? Making the choice to pursue surrogacy takes an exceptional and unique person, and helping families fulfill
by Katya Lezin Angela, her husband Joel, and her three sons in 2012.Angela Richardson-Mook, Alcea Co-founder and Executive Director, has
Join us on May 27th Join us on IG Live on Thursday, May 27 at 2pm EST/11am PST Featuring: Alexis
Part One by Angela Richardson-Mook There is a surprisingly polarizing topic of discourse in the third-party reproductive space, one that
Explaining the nature of intersectionality and how that pertains to modern-day feminism for WOC An essay by Anastasia Rai This
The loves of my life Unimaginable, heart-bursting joy so intense that you have to experience it yourself to truly know
a Personal Story by Madison This is the fourth story in our Pass the Mic blog series featuring the voices
a Personal Story by Cam This is the third story in our Pass the Mic blog series featuring the voices
a Personal Story by Briahnna This is the second story in our Pass the Mic blog series featuring the voices
a Personal Story by Brandi This is the first story in our Pass the Mic blog series featuring the voices
A Personal Stories Series Hear their voices We have asked five Black women to open their hearts and histories and
It’s complicated Surrogacy laws around the country Becoming a gestational surrogate is a life-changing experience that requires a significant amount
Support, protection & confidence Don’t go solo Surrogacy is an emotional, physical, and extremely complex process for both gestational carriers
Happening February 4th A message we want to share We’re not the types to pay attention to just any “national
A better way to build families Diversity & inclusion in 2020 2020 was a banner year for organizations to make
Partner Spotlight At the top of the Fertility for Colored Girls website, you are faced with sobering statistics. Infertility affects
by Jessica Gunkel, BS, LMFT Our adoption experience When we began our journey to parenthood, I could only think of
by Angela Richardson-Mook A Year of Resolutions Here we are. The end of one of the most intense and uncertain
By Logan Mook Picture this. You want to bake a cake. You have all of the necessary ingredients: the sugar,
Legal as of February 2021 We’re coming to New York! As of Feb, 15th, 2021 compensated surrogacy will be legal
by Christy Leonardo Surrogacy takes an enormous amount of self-sacrifice, time, physical and mental effort… after all, a surrogate goes
November 21, 2020 Many Ways to Build a Family Family building is our specialty at Alcea, and we know that
Benefiting RESOLVE: An Alcea Event Sponsorship Back to the Future for RESOLVE At Alcea Surrogacy, we take great pride in
Listen to Angela Richardson-Mook tell her story of being a surrogate, egg donor and parent via IVF as well as
by Christy Leonardo Follow Christy on Instagram at @makerofmajic Our journey to parenthood It was a warm late spring afternoon
A birth plan is more than just a plan, but a way to communicate the delivery experience wishes of the
September is PCOS Awareness Month. Polycystic Ovary Syndrome, or PCOS, is a condition that can impact fertility, overall health, physical
Surrogate compensation is a complex and sometimes sensitive topic, and we believe that surrogates should receive fair compensation for the
Building a family through surrogacy includes many decisions along the way. Whether an intended parent or a surrogate, one of
We fully recognize that surrogacy isn’t the first choice for many. It is a difficult decision, and we are grateful
Written by: Madison Heggins When I was a teenager, I learned about a woman. She was most known as someone
In the wake of recent news in our surrogacy community regarding the unfortunate circumstance of an escrow provider who has
Let’s talk about our intended parent advocate! We’d like to introduce you to Mira, Alcea’s Intended Parent Advocate! Mira understands what our clients have been
It may seem intimidating, but with so many resources, you just need to know where to start! What is surrogacy? In a surrogacy arrangement, the
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
By: Friday Faraday The journey of gestational surrogacy is life changing for both the intended parent(s) and the surrogate. From the medical to the physical
“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
