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Ask Jennifer! Can you talk about the scary but common SCH (sub chorionic hematoma)?

Ask Jennifer! Can you talk about the scary but common SCH (sub chorionic hematoma)?

Ask an expert!Patricia NelsonOctober 8, 2019

Is The U.S. Discriminating Against Gay Parents? Or Everyone With A Donor-Conceived Child Born Overseas?

Is The U.S. Discriminating Against Gay Parents? Or Everyone With A Donor-Conceived Child Born Overseas?

Above The LawPatricia NelsonOctober 3, 2019Texas Surrogacy, surrogacy law, Above The Law, gay parenthood, donor conceived, international surrogacy

Different ways to describe baby sizes as they grow in the belly

Different ways to describe baby sizes as they grow in the belly

Fun ways to track the size of your baby while she/he is growing in your surrogate’s belly.

Intended ParentsGuest UserOctober 1, 2019baby growth, baby in belly size, surrogacy, Intended Parents

Attorneys And Advocacy: What To Do When The Law In Your State Is Hostile To Family-Building (Looking At You, New York)

Attorneys And Advocacy: What To Do When The Law In Your State Is Hostile To Family-Building (Looking At You, New York)

Above The LawPatricia NelsonSeptember 26, 2019New York surrogacy law, assisted reproductive technology, surrogacy, pregnancy

Suzie’s Story before Texas Surrogacy

Suzie’s Story before Texas Surrogacy

Suzie’s story of traditional surrogacy.

SurrogatesGuest UserSeptember 24, 2019Gestational Carrier, Surrgacy Journey, Texas Surrogacy

Ask Jennifer! IP question: When should I show up for the birth of my child? (How far in advance?)

Ask Jennifer! IP question: When should I show up for the birth of my child? (How far in advance?)

Ask an expert!Patricia NelsonSeptember 22, 2019Intended Parents, Texas Surrogacy, travelforbirth, gestational surrogacy

Sperm Donor Linked To Autism Cluster — Scientifically Fascinating, Legally Complicated

Sperm Donor Linked To Autism Cluster — Scientifically Fascinating, Legally Complicated

Above The LawPatricia NelsonSeptember 19, 2019Texas Surrogacy, surrogacy, pregnancy, spermdonor, autismcluster

Dear Supportive Surrogate: Biggest Worries as Surrogate

Dear Supportive Surrogate: Biggest Worries as Surrogate

Dear Supportive Surrogate talks about some of the thing she worried about as a surrogate and how she handled them.

Dear Supportive SurrogateAmanda Kinnard-FuchsgruberSeptember 17, 2019Gestational Carrier, surrogacy, ready for the journey, Texas Surrogacy

Ask Amanda! Will my IP micromanage me since they are like my boss?

Ask Amanda! Will my IP micromanage me since they are like my boss?

Ask an expert!Patricia NelsonSeptember 14, 2019Texas Surrogacy, askamanda, Intended Parents, GestationalCarrier, gestational surrogacy in texas

73-Year-Old Sets Record For Oldest Woman To Give Birth… So Far

73-Year-Old Sets Record For Oldest Woman To Give Birth… So Far

Above The LawPatricia NelsonSeptember 12, 2019Above The Law, Texas Surrogacy, surrogacy, pregnancy

Interview with Attorney Simi Denson on Surrogacy

Interview with Attorney Simi Denson on Surrogacy

Interview with Attorney Simi Densson on legal climate, laws, and ability to utilize a surrogate in Texas. Spoiler alert – Texas is surrogacy friendly, meaning the intended parents can be named the parents.

Industry NewsAshley OldSeptember 10, 2019FindingASurrogate, TexasSurrogates, Surrogacy, LegalityOfSurrogacy

Donor Anonymity Walls Are Crumbling – And This New California Law Is Helping

Donor Anonymity Walls Are Crumbling – And This New California Law Is Helping

Above The LawPatricia NelsonSeptember 5, 2019DNA, donoranonymity, Texas Surrogacy, Above The Law

You’re An LGBTQ Parent Wondering How a Doula can Support You

You’re An LGBTQ Parent Wondering How a Doula can Support You

LGBTQAshley OldSeptember 3, 2019LGBTQ, Surrogacy, Doula, Intended Parents

France Proposes Allowing Women Rights That Are Shockingly Not Currently Permitted

France Proposes Allowing Women Rights That Are Shockingly Not Currently Permitted

Above The LawPatricia NelsonAugust 29, 2019womensrights, france, surrogacy, Above The Law, Texas Surrogacy

Possible Variations in Gestational Carrier Agreements

Possible Variations in Gestational Carrier Agreements

Intended ParentsAshley OldAugust 27, 2019SurrogacyAgreement, SurrogacyContract, GestationalCarrierAgreement

New Hampshire Shows Its Baby Love (And Practical Side) By Passing Fertility Access Law

New Hampshire Shows Its Baby Love (And Practical Side) By Passing Fertility Access Law

Above The LawPatricia NelsonAugust 22, 2019fertility, Above The Law, fertility benefits, fertilitylaw, Texas Surrogacy

Ask Marsha! What are some some tips for keeping up with time sensitive IVF meds while out and about?

Ask Marsha! What are some some tips for keeping up with time sensitive IVF meds while out and about?

Ask an expert!Patricia NelsonAugust 18, 2019askmarsha, IVF Medications, surrogacytimeline

Home DNA Test Reveals Egregious Sperm Swap 25 Years Earlier

Home DNA Test Reveals Egregious Sperm Swap 25 Years Earlier

Above The LawPatricia NelsonAugust 15, 2019genetics, spermswap, surrogacy, TexasSurrogacy

Dear Supportive Surrogate - Are My Kids too Young to Understand Surrogacy?

Dear Supportive Surrogate - Are My Kids too Young to Understand Surrogacy?

Dear Supportive SurrogateAshley OldAugust 13, 2019gestational surrogacy, Surrogate, KidsConversation, Intended Parents

Ask Marsha! Why do gestational surrogates need to give themselves shots in order to get pregnant?

Ask Marsha! Why do gestational surrogates need to give themselves shots in order to get pregnant?

Ask an expert!Patricia NelsonAugust 12, 2019askmarsha, surrogates and shots, surrogacyshots, gestational surrogacy, TexasSurrogacy