GROWING GENERATIONS: A SURROGACY & EGG DONATION AGENCYLOGINABOUT USBE A SURROGATEBE AN EGG DONORBE A PARENT Growing Generations is a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life as a means of changing the world. We are building and growing families globally bringing your dream to life with all of the quality and care

it

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SURROGACY FOR GAY MEN Everything You Need to Know About Surrogacy for Gay Men. History of Gay Surrogacy . After the first successful gestational surrogacy attempt in 1985, intended parents were able to choose an egg donor and a surrogate to have children. Growing Generations was founded in 1996 with a specific focus on helping gay men become parents. GERMANY & INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY LAW The high court noted that it was in the best interest of the children and for their protection. The court said children cannot be punished because their parents had them via surrogacy. This was the first ruling of the German Supreme Court that recognized an American parentage judgment that established a German intended mother’s

parental rights.

HOW IVF HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS How IVF Has Changed Over the Years. In vitro fertilization, more commonly known as IVF, has come a long way since Louise Brown, the first child born via IVF, was born in 1978. What now makes up a growing percentage of annual births was once a project cloaked in secrecy. According to a report published by the BBC, more than five

million people

SUCCESS RATE FOR SURROGACY Age is the single largest variable in IVF success. According to an April 2015 article published by NPR, 40% of IVF cycles performed in women under the age of 35 were successful, whereas a 4.5% success rate was observed in women ages 42 and above. In the case of surrogacy, these rates can improve because the surrogate candidate is being

screened

COST OF SURROGACY WITH OWN EGGS OR KNOWN DONOR Using your own eggs, or the eggs of a known donor whom you are not compensating or paying an agency, can often save you $16,000 to $20,000 or more. But if you are using eggs over the age 35, it might take you longer to achieve pregnancy. A 2012 study from the Center for Disease Control on IVF success rates reports that over 56% of

transfers

TALKING WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT SURROGACY Talking to Your Children About Surrogacy. If you are a parent who has a child either born through surrogacy or the use of a donor egg or sperm, Dr. Bergman recommends being upfront with him/her when talking about how he or she came into the world and there are many books surrounding these topics. The earlier you have this conversation, the UNDERSTANDING SURROGATE REIMBURSEMENTS Understanding Surrogacy Reimbursements. You will be entitled to reimbursement for a variety of things during your surrogacy journey. While the entire reimbursement process and covered expenses are outlined in your financial handbook, here is a WHAT IS AN OVARIAN ASSESSMENT REPORT (OAR)? What is an Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR)? An Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR) paints a picture of what a woman’s fertility treatment results may look like and helps potential egg donors understand their fertility. The test is performed after a woman provides a simple blood sample at a local lab and checks multiple hormone levels. PURCHASING BREASTMILK FROM MILK BANKS The process for obtaining breastmilk will vary between milk banks, but generally includes pasteurization in a sterile room, nutrient testing, rebottling and labeling based on fat, protein, and lactose in each milk sample, and bacterial testing. In many cases, donor breastmilk is dispensed by doctor’s orders only and is typically prioritized GROWING GENERATIONS: A SURROGACY & EGG DONATION AGENCYLOGINABOUT USBE A SURROGATEBE AN EGG DONORBE A PARENT Growing Generations is a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life as a means of changing the world. We are building and growing families globally bringing your dream to life with all of the quality and care

it

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SURROGACY FOR GAY MEN Everything You Need to Know About Surrogacy for Gay Men. History of Gay Surrogacy . After the first successful gestational surrogacy attempt in 1985, intended parents were able to choose an egg donor and a surrogate to have children. Growing Generations was founded in 1996 with a specific focus on helping gay men become parents. GERMANY & INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY LAW The high court noted that it was in the best interest of the children and for their protection. The court said children cannot be punished because their parents had them via surrogacy. This was the first ruling of the German Supreme Court that recognized an American parentage judgment that established a German intended mother’s

parental rights.

HOW IVF HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS How IVF Has Changed Over the Years. In vitro fertilization, more commonly known as IVF, has come a long way since Louise Brown, the first child born via IVF, was born in 1978. What now makes up a growing percentage of annual births was once a project cloaked in secrecy. According to a report published by the BBC, more than five

million people

SUCCESS RATE FOR SURROGACY Age is the single largest variable in IVF success. According to an April 2015 article published by NPR, 40% of IVF cycles performed in women under the age of 35 were successful, whereas a 4.5% success rate was observed in women ages 42 and above. In the case of surrogacy, these rates can improve because the surrogate candidate is being

screened

COST OF SURROGACY WITH OWN EGGS OR KNOWN DONOR Using your own eggs, or the eggs of a known donor whom you are not compensating or paying an agency, can often save you $16,000 to $20,000 or more. But if you are using eggs over the age 35, it might take you longer to achieve pregnancy. A 2012 study from the Center for Disease Control on IVF success rates reports that over 56% of

transfers

TALKING WITH YOUR KIDS ABOUT SURROGACY Talking to Your Children About Surrogacy. If you are a parent who has a child either born through surrogacy or the use of a donor egg or sperm, Dr. Bergman recommends being upfront with him/her when talking about how he or she came into the world and there are many books surrounding these topics. The earlier you have this conversation, the UNDERSTANDING SURROGATE REIMBURSEMENTS Understanding Surrogacy Reimbursements. You will be entitled to reimbursement for a variety of things during your surrogacy journey. While the entire reimbursement process and covered expenses are outlined in your financial handbook, here is a WHAT IS AN OVARIAN ASSESSMENT REPORT (OAR)? What is an Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR)? An Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR) paints a picture of what a woman’s fertility treatment results may look like and helps potential egg donors understand their fertility. The test is performed after a woman provides a simple blood sample at a local lab and checks multiple hormone levels. PURCHASING BREASTMILK FROM MILK BANKS The process for obtaining breastmilk will vary between milk banks, but generally includes pasteurization in a sterile room, nutrient testing, rebottling and labeling based on fat, protein, and lactose in each milk sample, and bacterial testing. In many cases, donor breastmilk is dispensed by doctor’s orders only and is typically prioritized WEEKLY SURROGATE PREGNANCY DEVELOPMENT Your Baby’s Growth, Week by Week. In 2017, the popular social media feed Humans of New York featured a gay couple and their son, born through a surrogate. The parents spoke of their love for their child and also shared their feelings about the experience of becoming fathers through gestational surrogacy.Because these fathers had never met their surrogate, they acknowledged that they didn’t IVF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT STAGES In the case of a planned fresh embryo transfer, the eggs will then be transferred into an awaiting uterus on either day 3, 5, or 6 of external development. In the case of a planned frozen embryo transfer, the embryos are typically frozen, thawed and transferred on day 5 of development. In the meantime, the recipient of the embryo will be on a HOW MUCH ARE EGG DONORS PAID? A first-time egg donor is paid $10,000, and an egg donor who has previously donated is paid $12,000. We do offer egg donor compensation above $12,000 if an egg donor has outstanding qualities that are difficult to find. Egg donor payments are broken down into two disbursements. The first payment made to an egg donor is $750 and is

paid upon

WHAT ARE MOSAIC EMBRYOS? Recent studies conducted by the world’s largest genetic laboratory, Reprogenetics, have introduced the IVF community to a new term and potential game changer in the assisted reproductive technologies world: mosaic embryos. Mosaic is the term now assigned to embryos found to possess both normal and abnormal cells during preimplantation

genetic

WHAT IS AN ERA?

What is an ERA? A failed transfer can be incredibly disappointing and confusing. News that the transfer did not result in a pregnancy is difficult to understand, especially when your surrogate’s progress looked great, the embryos looked great, and the transfer went off

without a hitch.

THANKS FOR CONTACTING US! WE WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU We will get in touch with you shortly. - Growing Generations. Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly. You can also call us at 1-323-965-7500 or email us at family@growinggenerations.com. For information regarding our mailing UNDERSTANDING SURROGATE REIMBURSEMENTS Understanding Surrogacy Reimbursements. You will be entitled to reimbursement for a variety of things during your surrogacy journey. While the entire reimbursement process and covered expenses are outlined in your financial handbook, here is a WHAT TO DO WITH UNUSED NEEDLES What to do With Unused Needles. Daily injections are a part of life for most surrogates.In the majority of surrogate medical cycles, the IVF doctor will ask our surrogates to administer one intramuscular shot per day over the course of the first ten to twelve weeks of the

pregnancy.

ALL ABOUT PROGESTERONE IN OIL All About Progesterone in Oil. A surrogate will frequently be prescribed intramuscular injections of progesterone. These are the injections your surrogate is most likely least looking forward to taking, and, if she mentions her injections, these are the medications

she is

EGG DONATION VS. SURROGACY It is important to think carefully about the type of woman you’ll want to work with. Unlike the relationship with an egg donor, a surrogacy relationship extends over many months, potentially even a year or more. These relationships can be very intimate and complex necessitating careful consideration in the selection process. GROWING GENERATIONS: A SURROGACY & EGG DONATION AGENCYLOGINABOUT USBE A SURROGATEBE AN EGG DONORBE A PARENT Growing Generations is a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life as a means of changing the world. We are building and growing families globally bringing your dream to life with all of the quality and care

it

WEEKLY SURROGATE PREGNANCY DEVELOPMENT 18 Weeks. Many pregnant women can detect the baby’s first movements at this time. While the fetus’s skin is still incredibly thin and translucent, muscles and bones have formed. An ultrasound can be done to determine the baby’s sex. This is also around the time Growing Generations will begin arranging plans for your arrival at your HOW MUCH ARE EGG DONORS PAID? A first-time egg donor is paid $10,000, and an egg donor who has previously donated is paid $12,000. We do offer egg donor compensation above $12,000 if an egg donor has outstanding qualities that are difficult to find. Egg donor payments are broken down into two disbursements. The first payment made to an egg donor is $750 and is

paid upon

WHAT ARE MOSAIC EMBRYOS? Recent studies conducted by the world’s largest genetic laboratory, Reprogenetics, have introduced the IVF community to a new term and potential game changer in the assisted reproductive technologies world: mosaic embryos. Mosaic is the term now assigned to embryos found to possess both normal and abnormal cells during preimplantation

genetic

COST OF SURROGACY WITH OWN EGGS OR KNOWN DONOR Using your own eggs, or the eggs of a known donor whom you are not compensating or paying an agency, can often save you $16,000 to $20,000 or more. But if you are using eggs over the age 35, it might take you longer to achieve pregnancy. A 2012 study from the Center for Disease Control on IVF success rates reports that over 56% of

transfers

IVF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT STAGES In the case of a planned fresh embryo transfer, the eggs will then be transferred into an awaiting uterus on either day 3, 5, or 6 of external development. In the case of a planned frozen embryo transfer, the embryos are typically frozen, thawed and transferred on day 5 of development. In the meantime, the recipient of the embryo will be on a GERMANY & INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY LAW The high court noted that it was in the best interest of the children and for their protection. The court said children cannot be punished because their parents had them via surrogacy. This was the first ruling of the German Supreme Court that recognized an American parentage judgment that established a German intended mother’s

parental rights.

CAUSES OF A FAILED EMBRYO TRANSFER Causes of a Failed Embryo Transfer. The confirmation of a failed embryo transfer can feel devastating. After weeks, sometimes months, of contracts, medications, and monitoring, a negative pregnancy test result often leaves both intended parents and surrogates feeling confused, angry, and even a bit hopeless. WHAT IS AN OVARIAN ASSESSMENT REPORT (OAR)? What is an Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR)? An Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR) paints a picture of what a woman’s fertility treatment results may look like and helps potential egg donors understand their fertility. The test is performed after a woman provides a simple blood sample at a local lab and checks multiple hormone levels. TOXEMIA VS. ECLAMPSIA VS. HELLP SYNDROME Toxemia. Toxemia is a condition that can occur both during and after pregnancy. In the most general of terms, toxemia means pregnancy induced hypertension or high blood pressure. Occurring in roughly seven percent of pregnant women, this condition can vary in severity. The condition can begin as early as when the placenta begins to form GROWING GENERATIONS: A SURROGACY & EGG DONATION AGENCYLOGINABOUT USBE A SURROGATEBE AN EGG DONORBE A PARENT Growing Generations is a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life as a means of changing the world. We are building and growing families globally bringing your dream to life with all of the quality and care

it

WEEKLY SURROGATE PREGNANCY DEVELOPMENT 18 Weeks. Many pregnant women can detect the baby’s first movements at this time. While the fetus’s skin is still incredibly thin and translucent, muscles and bones have formed. An ultrasound can be done to determine the baby’s sex. This is also around the time Growing Generations will begin arranging plans for your arrival at your HOW MUCH ARE EGG DONORS PAID? A first-time egg donor is paid $10,000, and an egg donor who has previously donated is paid $12,000. We do offer egg donor compensation above $12,000 if an egg donor has outstanding qualities that are difficult to find. Egg donor payments are broken down into two disbursements. The first payment made to an egg donor is $750 and is

paid upon

WHAT ARE MOSAIC EMBRYOS? Recent studies conducted by the world’s largest genetic laboratory, Reprogenetics, have introduced the IVF community to a new term and potential game changer in the assisted reproductive technologies world: mosaic embryos. Mosaic is the term now assigned to embryos found to possess both normal and abnormal cells during preimplantation

genetic

COST OF SURROGACY WITH OWN EGGS OR KNOWN DONOR Using your own eggs, or the eggs of a known donor whom you are not compensating or paying an agency, can often save you $16,000 to $20,000 or more. But if you are using eggs over the age 35, it might take you longer to achieve pregnancy. A 2012 study from the Center for Disease Control on IVF success rates reports that over 56% of

transfers

IVF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT STAGES In the case of a planned fresh embryo transfer, the eggs will then be transferred into an awaiting uterus on either day 3, 5, or 6 of external development. In the case of a planned frozen embryo transfer, the embryos are typically frozen, thawed and transferred on day 5 of development. In the meantime, the recipient of the embryo will be on a GERMANY & INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY LAW The high court noted that it was in the best interest of the children and for their protection. The court said children cannot be punished because their parents had them via surrogacy. This was the first ruling of the German Supreme Court that recognized an American parentage judgment that established a German intended mother’s

parental rights.

CAUSES OF A FAILED EMBRYO TRANSFER Causes of a Failed Embryo Transfer. The confirmation of a failed embryo transfer can feel devastating. After weeks, sometimes months, of contracts, medications, and monitoring, a negative pregnancy test result often leaves both intended parents and surrogates feeling confused, angry, and even a bit hopeless. WHAT IS AN OVARIAN ASSESSMENT REPORT (OAR)? What is an Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR)? An Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR) paints a picture of what a woman’s fertility treatment results may look like and helps potential egg donors understand their fertility. The test is performed after a woman provides a simple blood sample at a local lab and checks multiple hormone levels. TOXEMIA VS. ECLAMPSIA VS. HELLP SYNDROME Toxemia. Toxemia is a condition that can occur both during and after pregnancy. In the most general of terms, toxemia means pregnancy induced hypertension or high blood pressure. Occurring in roughly seven percent of pregnant women, this condition can vary in severity. The condition can begin as early as when the placenta begins to form CONTACT US - GROWING GENERATIONS Contact Us. Ready to take the next step? Complete our short contact form. You can also call us at 1-323-965-7500 or email us at family@growinggenerations.com.. Growing Generations employs a remote workforce to better serve the needs of our egg donors, surrogates, and intended parents. With staff located all over the United States, including some who speak multiple languages, we are able to HOW IVF HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS How IVF Has Changed Over the Years. In vitro fertilization, more commonly known as IVF, has come a long way since Louise Brown, the first child born via IVF, was born in 1978. What now makes up a growing percentage of annual births was once a project cloaked in secrecy. According to a report published by the BBC, more than five

million people

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SURROGACY FOR GAY MEN Everything You Need to Know About Surrogacy for Gay Men. History of Gay Surrogacy . After the first successful gestational surrogacy attempt in 1985, intended parents were able to choose an egg donor and a surrogate to have children. Growing Generations was founded in 1996 with a specific focus on helping gay men become parents. ARE YOU BORN WITH ALL OF YOUR EGGS? The theory has been that a woman is born with one to two million immature eggs at birth, and will slowly begin losing them over the course of her lifetime. Many of those eggs will be lost before puberty sets in through a natural process called ovarian follicle atresia, leaving a woman with around 300,000 eggs at the time of puberty. THANKS FOR CONTACTING US! WE WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU We will get in touch with you shortly. - Growing Generations. Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly. You can also call us at 1-323-965-7500 or email us at family@growinggenerations.com. For information regarding our mailing

WHAT IS AN ERA?

What is an ERA? A failed transfer can be incredibly disappointing and confusing. News that the transfer did not result in a pregnancy is difficult to understand, especially when your surrogate’s progress looked great, the embryos looked great, and the transfer went off

without a hitch.

WHAT IS A PRE-BIRTH ORDER? What is a Pre-Birth Order. Pre and post-birth orders are items of extreme interest in gestational surrogacy. Both assign parentage to the intended parents and remove any rights or obligations from the surrogate. These birth orders can also cause a great deal stress for both intended parents and surrogates when they’re not properly

understood.

SUCCESS RATE FOR SURROGACY Age is the single largest variable in IVF success. According to an April 2015 article published by NPR, 40% of IVF cycles performed in women under the age of 35 were successful, whereas a 4.5% success rate was observed in women ages 42 and above. In the case of surrogacy, these rates can improve because the surrogate candidate is being

screened

BECOMING A SURROGATE MOTHER FOR A CANCER SURVIVOR Becoming a Surrogate Mother for a Cancer Survivor. While it’s clear why gay couples or single men choose surrogacy to help build or grow their families, there are many reasons a heterosexual couples or single women may need the assistance of a surrogate. Some reasons may include: Uterine issues, including extensive fibroids, or uterine

scarring.

WHAT TO DO WITH UNUSED NEEDLES What to do With Unused Needles. Daily injections are a part of life for most surrogates.In the majority of surrogate medical cycles, the IVF doctor will ask our surrogates to administer one intramuscular shot per day over the course of the first ten to twelve weeks of the

pregnancy.

GROWING GENERATIONS: A SURROGACY & EGG DONATION AGENCYLOGINABOUT USBE A SURROGATEBE AN EGG DONORBE A PARENT Growing Generations is a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life as a means of changing the world. We are building and growing families globally bringing your dream to life with all of the quality and care

it

WEEKLY SURROGATE PREGNANCY DEVELOPMENT 18 Weeks. Many pregnant women can detect the baby’s first movements at this time. While the fetus’s skin is still incredibly thin and translucent, muscles and bones have formed. An ultrasound can be done to determine the baby’s sex. This is also around the time Growing Generations will begin arranging plans for your arrival at your HOW MUCH ARE EGG DONORS PAID? A first-time egg donor is paid $10,000, and an egg donor who has previously donated is paid $12,000. We do offer egg donor compensation above $12,000 if an egg donor has outstanding qualities that are difficult to find. Egg donor payments are broken down into two disbursements. The first payment made to an egg donor is $750 and is

paid upon

COST OF SURROGACY WITH OWN EGGS OR KNOWN DONOR Using your own eggs, or the eggs of a known donor whom you are not compensating or paying an agency, can often save you $16,000 to $20,000 or more. But if you are using eggs over the age 35, it might take you longer to achieve pregnancy. A 2012 study from the Center for Disease Control on IVF success rates reports that over 56% of

transfers

WHAT ARE MOSAIC EMBRYOS? Recent studies conducted by the world’s largest genetic laboratory, Reprogenetics, have introduced the IVF community to a new term and potential game changer in the assisted reproductive technologies world: mosaic embryos. Mosaic is the term now assigned to embryos found to possess both normal and abnormal cells during preimplantation

genetic

IVF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT STAGES In the case of a planned fresh embryo transfer, the eggs will then be transferred into an awaiting uterus on either day 3, 5, or 6 of external development. In the case of a planned frozen embryo transfer, the embryos are typically frozen, thawed and transferred on day 5 of development. In the meantime, the recipient of the embryo will be on a GERMANY & INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY LAW The high court noted that it was in the best interest of the children and for their protection. The court said children cannot be punished because their parents had them via surrogacy. This was the first ruling of the German Supreme Court that recognized an American parentage judgment that established a German intended mother’s

parental rights.

CAUSES OF A FAILED EMBRYO TRANSFER Causes of a Failed Embryo Transfer. The confirmation of a failed embryo transfer can feel devastating. After weeks, sometimes months, of contracts, medications, and monitoring, a negative pregnancy test result often leaves both intended parents and surrogates feeling confused, angry, and even a bit hopeless. WHAT IS AN OVARIAN ASSESSMENT REPORT (OAR)? What is an Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR)? An Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR) paints a picture of what a woman’s fertility treatment results may look like and helps potential egg donors understand their fertility. The test is performed after a woman provides a simple blood sample at a local lab and checks multiple hormone levels. TOXEMIA VS. ECLAMPSIA VS. HELLP SYNDROME Toxemia. Toxemia is a condition that can occur both during and after pregnancy. In the most general of terms, toxemia means pregnancy induced hypertension or high blood pressure. Occurring in roughly seven percent of pregnant women, this condition can vary in severity. The condition can begin as early as when the placenta begins to form GROWING GENERATIONS: A SURROGACY & EGG DONATION AGENCYLOGINABOUT USBE A SURROGATEBE AN EGG DONORBE A PARENT Growing Generations is a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life as a means of changing the world. We are building and growing families globally bringing your dream to life with all of the quality and care

it

WEEKLY SURROGATE PREGNANCY DEVELOPMENT 18 Weeks. Many pregnant women can detect the baby’s first movements at this time. While the fetus’s skin is still incredibly thin and translucent, muscles and bones have formed. An ultrasound can be done to determine the baby’s sex. This is also around the time Growing Generations will begin arranging plans for your arrival at your HOW MUCH ARE EGG DONORS PAID? A first-time egg donor is paid $10,000, and an egg donor who has previously donated is paid $12,000. We do offer egg donor compensation above $12,000 if an egg donor has outstanding qualities that are difficult to find. Egg donor payments are broken down into two disbursements. The first payment made to an egg donor is $750 and is

paid upon

WHAT ARE MOSAIC EMBRYOS? Recent studies conducted by the world’s largest genetic laboratory, Reprogenetics, have introduced the IVF community to a new term and potential game changer in the assisted reproductive technologies world: mosaic embryos. Mosaic is the term now assigned to embryos found to possess both normal and abnormal cells during preimplantation

genetic

COST OF SURROGACY WITH OWN EGGS OR KNOWN DONOR Using your own eggs, or the eggs of a known donor whom you are not compensating or paying an agency, can often save you $16,000 to $20,000 or more. But if you are using eggs over the age 35, it might take you longer to achieve pregnancy. A 2012 study from the Center for Disease Control on IVF success rates reports that over 56% of

transfers

IVF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT STAGES In the case of a planned fresh embryo transfer, the eggs will then be transferred into an awaiting uterus on either day 3, 5, or 6 of external development. In the case of a planned frozen embryo transfer, the embryos are typically frozen, thawed and transferred on day 5 of development. In the meantime, the recipient of the embryo will be on a GERMANY & INTERNATIONAL SURROGACY LAW The high court noted that it was in the best interest of the children and for their protection. The court said children cannot be punished because their parents had them via surrogacy. This was the first ruling of the German Supreme Court that recognized an American parentage judgment that established a German intended mother’s

parental rights.

CAUSES OF A FAILED EMBRYO TRANSFER Causes of a Failed Embryo Transfer. The confirmation of a failed embryo transfer can feel devastating. After weeks, sometimes months, of contracts, medications, and monitoring, a negative pregnancy test result often leaves both intended parents and surrogates feeling confused, angry, and even a bit hopeless. WHAT IS AN OVARIAN ASSESSMENT REPORT (OAR)? What is an Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR)? An Ovarian Assessment Report (OAR) paints a picture of what a woman’s fertility treatment results may look like and helps potential egg donors understand their fertility. The test is performed after a woman provides a simple blood sample at a local lab and checks multiple hormone levels. TOXEMIA VS. ECLAMPSIA VS. HELLP SYNDROME Toxemia. Toxemia is a condition that can occur both during and after pregnancy. In the most general of terms, toxemia means pregnancy induced hypertension or high blood pressure. Occurring in roughly seven percent of pregnant women, this condition can vary in severity. The condition can begin as early as when the placenta begins to form CONTACT US - GROWING GENERATIONS Contact Us. Ready to take the next step? Complete our short contact form. You can also call us at 1-323-965-7500 or email us at family@growinggenerations.com.. Growing Generations employs a remote workforce to better serve the needs of our egg donors, surrogates, and intended parents. With staff located all over the United States, including some who speak multiple languages, we are able to HOW IVF HAS CHANGED OVER THE YEARS How IVF Has Changed Over the Years. In vitro fertilization, more commonly known as IVF, has come a long way since Louise Brown, the first child born via IVF, was born in 1978. What now makes up a growing percentage of annual births was once a project cloaked in secrecy. According to a report published by the BBC, more than five

million people

EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT SURROGACY FOR GAY MEN Everything You Need to Know About Surrogacy for Gay Men. History of Gay Surrogacy . After the first successful gestational surrogacy attempt in 1985, intended parents were able to choose an egg donor and a surrogate to have children. Growing Generations was founded in 1996 with a specific focus on helping gay men become parents. ARE YOU BORN WITH ALL OF YOUR EGGS? The theory has been that a woman is born with one to two million immature eggs at birth, and will slowly begin losing them over the course of her lifetime. Many of those eggs will be lost before puberty sets in through a natural process called ovarian follicle atresia, leaving a woman with around 300,000 eggs at the time of puberty. THANKS FOR CONTACTING US! WE WILL GET IN TOUCH WITH YOU We will get in touch with you shortly. - Growing Generations. Thanks for contacting us! We will get in touch with you shortly. You can also call us at 1-323-965-7500 or email us at family@growinggenerations.com. For information regarding our mailing

WHAT IS AN ERA?

What is an ERA? A failed transfer can be incredibly disappointing and confusing. News that the transfer did not result in a pregnancy is difficult to understand, especially when your surrogate’s progress looked great, the embryos looked great, and the transfer went off

without a hitch.

WHAT IS A PRE-BIRTH ORDER? What is a Pre-Birth Order. Pre and post-birth orders are items of extreme interest in gestational surrogacy. Both assign parentage to the intended parents and remove any rights or obligations from the surrogate. These birth orders can also cause a great deal stress for both intended parents and surrogates when they’re not properly

understood.

SUCCESS RATE FOR SURROGACY Age is the single largest variable in IVF success. According to an April 2015 article published by NPR, 40% of IVF cycles performed in women under the age of 35 were successful, whereas a 4.5% success rate was observed in women ages 42 and above. In the case of surrogacy, these rates can improve because the surrogate candidate is being

screened

BECOMING A SURROGATE MOTHER FOR A CANCER SURVIVOR Becoming a Surrogate Mother for a Cancer Survivor. While it’s clear why gay couples or single men choose surrogacy to help build or grow their families, there are many reasons a heterosexual couples or single women may need the assistance of a surrogate. Some reasons may include: Uterine issues, including extensive fibroids, or uterine

scarring.

WHAT TO DO WITH UNUSED NEEDLES What to do With Unused Needles. Daily injections are a part of life for most surrogates.In the majority of surrogate medical cycles, the IVF doctor will ask our surrogates to administer one intramuscular shot per day over the course of the first ten to twelve weeks of the

pregnancy.

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BUILDING FAMILIES IS OUR MISSION Growing Generations is a full-service surrogacy and egg donation agency passionately dedicated to the vision of creating life as a means of changing the world. We are building and growing families globally – in the United States, United Kingdom, France, Italy, China, Australia, Portugal, Brazil, Argentina, Chile, Mexico, Colombia, Germany, Norway, Sweden, Switzerland, Denmark, the Netherlands and many other countries. Our specialized services make it safer, easier and more enjoyable for individuals, couples, surrogates and egg donors interested in this life-changing journey.

WE DELIVER DREAMS.

SURROGATES

Our surrogates are among the top 1% of our applicants, and we’re proud of our industry-leading compensation package. Our surrogates use words such as life changing, fulfilling and purposeful to describe their experience with our program.

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EGG DONORS

Our egg donors are creative, intelligent and charismatic women who are focused on helping a couple or individual have a child. We have coordinated thousands of egg donation cycles. We encourage healthy women between the ages of 21 and 30 to apply.

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SURROGACY

Couples and individuals who are unable to have a baby on their own biologically or through intention can realize their dream of becoming a parent with us. Our surrogacy program provides intended parents the guidance they need through every step of the process.

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EGG DONATION

We provide a hands-on approach to the egg donation process. From egg donor selection to medical screenings, we want to be sure our intended parents feel comfortable and confident about this process from concept

to conception.

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…Forever grateful to Growing Generations for helping to make our dream come true… it doesn’t seem real… DAN AND DON – GROWING GENERATIONS PARENTS Thank you guys for seeing us through. We feel so fortunate…. ANTHONY & IRA – GROWING GENERATIONS PARENTS I wanted to thank you all for making my experience as a surrogate so amazing! ….Very few things in my life turn out better than I expect

or imagine.

TONYA – GROWING GENERATIONS SURROGATE We’re super excited / nervous / thrilled. I can tell you that Growing Generations is great … they helped me have three kids! SIMON – GROWING GENERATIONS PARENT Thank you seems like such a small thing to say for how much I feel. You each treated me like I was the most important person in your care. JENNIFER – GROWING GENERATIONS SURROGATE GET TO KNOW GROWING GENERATIONS Founded in 1996, Growing Generations was the first surrogacy and egg donation agency that was devoted to serving the gay and lesbian community. We are able to offer our services to HIV-positive men who wish to use their sperm in the surrogacy process. We have since expanded our services to work with all families regardless of marital status or sexual orientation. We also were the first surrogacy and egg donation agency to provide intended parents with online egg donor videos to better facilitate a healthy relationship between parents and surrogates. OVER 20 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE The surrogacy and egg donation process, like pregnancy, can be an exciting and stressful endeavor. If you are looking for experience and expertise, Growing Generations has been recognized as one of the best and largest surrogacy and egg donation agencies in the world. We are dedicated to tailoring our programs to every individual and couple to fit their needs while providing exceptional service with the highest

level of integrity.

FROM REAL FAMILIES

Hear from real families as they discuss the surrogacy process and their personal experiences with Growing Generations. Building families and creating cherished legacies are our core values. THE VIP CONCIERGE PROGRAM FOR PARENTS TO BE GG created a VIP program over a decade ago to meet the unique needs of some of our clients who are looking for a completely customized approach to their surrogacy process. For more information about our VIP program and its additional services,  contact us.

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HOW THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACTS SURROGACY AND EGG DONATION Growing Generations has always focused its services on safety and quality, and during this time of fear and uncertainty, we... Read more NEW BOOKS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN ABOUT SURROGACY BY DR.... Kim Bergman, PhD, a licensed psychologist and co-owner and senior partner of Growing Generations, has written the definitive primer

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HOW SURROGACY IS BEING NORMALIZED If you are considering working with a surrogate to achieve your dream of having a child, you are definitely not... Read more

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HOW THE CORONAVIRUS IMPACTS SURROGACY AND EGG DONATION Growing Generations has always focused its services on safety and quality, and during this time of fear and uncertainty, we... Read more NEW BOOKS FOR ADULTS AND CHILDREN ABOUT SURROGACY BY DR.... Kim Bergman, PhD, a licensed psychologist and co-owner and senior partner of Growing Generations, has written the definitive primer

on... Read more

HOW SURROGACY IS BEING NORMALIZED If you are considering working with a surrogate to achieve your dream of having a child, you are definitely not... Read more WHAT YOU SHOULD KNOW ABOUT USING DONOR EGGS At Growing Generations, we’ve developed a thoughtful and personal egg donation process to provide intended parents and egg donors

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HOW TO REACT TO AN IVF FAILURE The days and weeks following a failed transfer can be a tough time emotionally. It can be difficult to understand... Read more UNDERSTANDING IVF EMBRYO DEVELOPMENT Did you know your surrogate is already “pregnant” before an embryo transfer even happens? It can be hard to comprehend,... Read more

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