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

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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

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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 […]

Surrogacy & The Path to Legal Parentage in New York

Surrogacy offers hope for those who may otherwise be unable to have a child, and on February 15, 2021, New York joined many other states in the nation that offer compensated gestational surrogacy as a legal option for their residents. While surrogacy includes a legal agreement between parties, it is still “a very human experience” […]

Artificial Intelligence (AI): Transforming IVF & Embryo Selection

Transforming IVF & Embryo Selection While Artificial Intelligence (AI) is becoming commonly used in our day to day lives, it is also revolutionizing the field of assisted reproduction. AI technology is set to impact IVF cycles in new and exciting ways. We can expect changes in how healthy embryos are chosen for transfer in IVF […]

Navigating Weight Management for Surrogacy: Weight Loss Drugs, Health, and Safe Practices

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Becoming a surrogate is an amazing sacrifice to help others expand a family. While the screening process can be rigorous, becoming a surrogate all starts with the initial application! The application screens for surrogate requirements including emotional, mental, and physical fitness for what lies ahead. While weight and body mass index (BMI) are critical parts […]