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Posts Tagged ‘Surrogate’
Friday, August 20th, 2010
Neil Patrick Harris, star of the 1990’s “Doogie Houser, M.D.”, will soon be bouncing twins on his knee.
Harris (who officially identified himself as a homosexual several years ago) and his partner, David Burtka, chose to use a surrogate over adopting a child. The surrogate’s identity has not been revealed (which is typical during the surrogacy process), but Harris has confirmed that the twins are due this autumn.
We wish Harris and Burtka much joy as their family doubles!
If you’re interested in learning more about surrogacy as an option OR if you wish to become a surrogate to a family struggling with fertility issues, contact the fertility specialists at RSI.
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Friday, July 9th, 2010
As we’ve blogged about before, Celine Dion recently announced that she was pregnant with twins after undergoing six rounds of IVF treatment.
A few days ago, 19-weeks pregnant Dion announced the gender of her twins, and it’s baby blue all the way! Two boys will be joining the family (mom, dad and 9-year-old big brother who was also conceived after fertility treatments) at the end of the year.
Reportedly, Dion is thrilled with the outcome of her IVF journey, which she has admitted in the past hasn’t been simple.
A Little Bit of Info about IVF…
IVFstands for in vitro fertilization, a medical process whereby a human egg (ova) is fertilized by a human sperm outside the womb. The fertilized egg is then transferred to the womb of the mother (or, in cases where a woman cannot carry a child to term because of complications, an approved surrogate.)
The rate of success during IVF varies widely depending on a number of factors, including the age of the mother, the ability of the reproductive health specialist, the health of the parents, etc. However, thanks to medical improvements, live birth rates continue to increase around the world.
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Friday, November 20th, 2009
The hit show “Brothers and Sisters” is tackling the topics of surrogacy and egg donation head-on this season.
Characters Kevin and Scotty, a gay couple looking to have a child together, will go through what storyline officials are calling the “ups and downs” of surrogacy. Though the pair has already chosen a surrogate, they have yet to begin the process of finding an egg donor.
It will be fascinating to see the way the drama unfolds throughout the coming months. And it will be equally interesting to evaluate how true-to-life the script’s representation of surrogacy and egg donation is.
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Friday, November 6th, 2009
It’s always interesting when a famous individual speaks out on a topic related to fertility, as it offers us an opportunity to have a dialogue.
This week, Sarah Jessica Parker (”Sex in the City”) talked candidly about surrogacy. (She and husband Matthew Broderick became parents in June thanks to the help of a surrogate who gave birth to the couple’s twins.)
We recommend that you look over the article because it contains some very honest thoughts on the topic of surrogacy. It also dispels the myth that Parker was somehow looking to a surrogate to avoid changing her body shape (as would occur in a natural pregnancy.)
If, after you read the piece, you’re still filled with more questions than answers, feel free to contact our offices for a consultation. That way, you can learn more about how surrogacy might work in your situation.
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Tags: Body Shape, Consultation, Dialogue, Fall Newsletter, Fertility, Honest Thoughts, Husband Matthew, Matthew Broderick, Miracles, Myth, Natural Pregnancy, Parents, Sarah Jessica Parker, Sex In The City, Surrogate, Twins
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Tuesday, September 1st, 2009
 Surrogacy. It’s in the news more now than ever; however, you may be wondering about the ins and outs of this non-traditional method of conceiving a child.
To help you get a better understanding of what surrogacy is… and isn’t… we’ve compiled a few facts about the process. As always, to receive more information, contact a reputable fertility clinic for a consultation.
- Surrogacy is legal in the U.S., but couples are not legally allowed to pay the surrogate above and beyond medical expenses. (In other words, a woman cannot become a “professional” surrogate in the sense that it’s an occupation.)
- In India, surrogacy has recently been accepted as a method of “income” for poorer women. Unfortunately, regulations are limited; thus, U.S. couples who hire an Indian surrogate may not be assured of the safety of the child or the responsibility of the surrogate.
- Surrogacy can take shape in one of two ways: 1) the surrogate can be artificially inseminated with the father’s sperm or a donor’s sperm; or 2) the surrogate can have a fertilized embryo (from the biological parents or from donors) transferred into her womb.
- The safest way of finding a responsible, healthy surrogate is through a fertility clinic.
- Costs for surrogacy can range widely and should be taken into consideration by potential parents. Traditional insurance does not cover surrogacy.
- Most women who are accepted as surrogates by fertility clinics have had at least one child of their own.
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Friday, June 26th, 2009
The news was announced earlier this week — Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick’s surrogate gave birth to the couple’s twins. It brought surrogacy in the news, but what many people don’t realize is that having a surrogate give birth to their children isn’t just for Hollywood’s elite.
In fact, surrogacy can be an effective solution for couples struggling with infertility problems. In some cases, it greatly minimizes the stress of continuing with fertility treatments that might not be working. Consequently, surrogacy shouldn’t be ignored; it’s been and continues to be a viable way to have a baby for numerous men and women.
Our congratulations to SJP and MB!
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