A Legal Foundation For Your Family
Surrogacy can be a rewarding experience for both surrogates and intended parents. However, the journey toward building a family through surrogacy can be filled with emotional doubts and insecurity. Having an emotional support system helps alleviate the emotional...
We’ve discussed in vitro fertilization (IVF) here before. It’s a popular – albeit very costly – form of assisted reproduction. It’s also recently become a divisive political issue that has those who need to rely on it to have their own children concerned about whether...
Assisted Reproductive Technology (ART) has advanced dramatically in recent years. It gives new hope to people who struggle with fertility. In Minnesota, these new technologies offer more options and better success rates for having children. New ART methods Doctors now...
In vitro fertilization, or IVF, has been around in the United States for over 40 years now. It began back in 1981, and couples are still using it today. In fact, it is one of the most time-tested ways for couples to address their reproductive challenges, whatever...
A Minnesota Court of Appeals recently ruled in favor of two moms – a lesbian couple from St. Paul – who were fighting a paternity claim filed by their child’s sperm donor. The ruling is significant, not only for members of the LGBTQA+ community but also for any...
Becoming a surrogate mother for a couple unable to conceive or carry a child is one of the most beautiful and unselfish gifts that a woman can give. It's not an easy decision to make, knowing the strain on your body throughout the pregnancy and birth. However, before...
When someone decides to become a surrogate, they are helping another couple start a family. A traditional surrogate often uses a sperm donor and her own eggs, while gestational surrogates may use in-vitro fertilization so that they are not biologically related to the...
Starting or expanding a family doesn’t always follow the traditional way of one partner having a child. Some individuals have infertility or other challenges that may lead them to consider using a surrogate to have a baby. One of the primary considerations for...
When most people are considering their reproductive options and potentially freezing embryos for later use, they are not thinking about divorce. But the reality is that life can change quickly, and many couples end up splitting up. It’s at least worth considering what...
For couples facing challenges in adoption, surrogacy can be an effective solution if they are looking to expand their family. Today, this process can be either traditional or gestational. While both options can help aspiring parents, they have crucial differences....