What can intended parents ask for and what are the boundaries of the relationship with the woman who will be carrying your baby for nine months?
Working with a Surrogate
What can intended parents ask for and what are the boundaries of the relationship with the woman who will be carrying your baby for nine months?
“How We Afforded Assisted Reproduction”
Real families share how they covered the expenses associated with IVF, donor egg conception, gestational surrogacy, and more.
Donor Embryo Cost Breakdown
This sample budget will give you an overview of the line items associated with conceiving through embryo donation.
[BOOK EXCERPT] The Hundred-Year Flood
This poetic novel features a transracial adoptee protagonist as he explores his identity and seeks answers about his past in an unfamiliar city. Accompanying the excerpt is a Q&A with the author, Matthew Salesses.
Donor Egg Cost Breakdown
This sample budget will give you an overview of the line items associated with conceiving through egg donation.
Surrogacy Cost Breakdown
This sample budget will give you an overview of the line items associated with conceiving through surrogacy.
“Is Blood Really Thicker Than Water?”
I could have merely been her stepmother, but Taylor and I chose to love each other. Not even adolescence can take that away from us.
Ask the Doctor: How Do I Feed My Newborn?
Everything you need to know about bonding with and nourishing your child during feeding times, from an adoption medicine expert.
[Book Review] The Search Angel
Eleanor Sweet, adopted as a baby, is pursuing an adoption with her husband when he backs out at the last moment.
Listen to the Musical Beat of Love
Musicians—from folk singers to rappers—are tuning in to adoption to create deeply personal reflections and hummable melodies. These songs are what you need when words aren't enough.
13 Questions to Ask a Prospective Surrogacy Attorney
Choosing the right ART attorney to assist you through the surrogacy process will take time and research. As you consider attorneys, ask these questions to help you make your decision.
Introduction to Embryo Donation
Embryo donation allows parents to carry a pregnancy and give birth to a child who will be theirs, though genetically unrelated. Here’s what you should know.
[Book Review] Star of the Week: A Story of Love, Adoption, and Brownies with Sprinkles
Tracing a family tree, sharing a baby picture at show-and-tell. These are common challenges for the adopted child at school, and such simple assignments can stir emotions for a child who has more questions than answers about her birth.
Introduction to Surrogacy
Intended parents share in a gestational carrier’s pregnancy closely, and may be able to have a child genetically related to both parents.
Families Share: “Why We Chose Assisted Reproductive Technology”
Moms and dads explain why they chose various forms of assisted reproductive technology to become parents.
Building Your Family with Assisted Reproduction
As infertility treatment technology advances, more Americans are turning to assisted reproduction. Here, we look at some of the choices families are making.
Baby Safety Tips
Take steps to babyproof your home now—before your baby is able to get into trouble.
Ask the Doctor: Pre-Adoption Medical Assessment
What kind of referral information will I receive about a child available for adoption, and how do I assess it?
Ask AF: How Does Stepparent Adoption Work?
I recently remarried, and my husband would like to adopt my son. Is this possible?