Chicago, Illinois has one of the best environments for surrogacy services. Why? Because there is a statute highly favorable to gestational surrogacy which governs the process from contracts to birth certificates. Gestational surrogacy uses In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to create an embryo using the eggs from the prospective mother and/or the sperm from the father that is then implanted in a surrogate mother, who carries the baby until birth. The Illinois statue applies to single parents and heterosexual couples where at least one person has furnished their own genomes.
What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy can be thought of as an arrangement in which a woman agrees to carry a baby to term on behalf of “intended parents” who cannot or choose not to conceive the traditional way. What is the difference between Traditional Surrogacy and Gestational Surrogacy? Traditional surrogacy is when the surrogate mother, who is pregnant with her own child, makes an agreement with “intended parents” to bring the baby to term and then turn over the baby to the “intended parents”. The surrogate’s egg may be fertilized using an intended father’s sperm or with donor sperm. Gestational surrogacy is when the surrogate mother has no biological connection to the baby, as both the egg and sperm come from the “intended parents” or donors. The surrogate or gestational surrogate is implanted with the fertilized embryo through In Vitro Fertilization. In both case, the baby is turned over to the intended parents. Some states specifically outlaw surrogacy, some states are favorable, and many states have no statues at all and leave the entire issue to individual cases in the courts. Illinois is one of the most favorable states for surrogacy. Generally, the state where the child is born is the state whose laws apply. So, it makes sense for the intended parents of a surrogate baby to choose a surrogate mother living in Chicago. Picking a surrogacy agency in Chicago, Illinois is a great way to start the surrogacy process for intended parents. Once you have chosen a state that is favorable for surrogacy, you need to find a surrogate mother, advisably through a reputable surrogacy agency, who has the experience to guide all parties through the process. An agency can help parents find a surrogate mother, help with the agreement between the parties, and make helpful referrals to other parties such as attorneys, counselors and fertility clinics. Some agencies are quite large and spend a lot of money on finding surrogate mothers and advertising, which makes their overhead costs higher. These large firms charge much more for their services. A small firm can save intended parents thousands of dollars and keep the services much more personalized. Parenting Partners, Inc., is a smaller surrogate agency in Chicago, Illinois, with years of experience and who has successfully managed many surrogate experiences. The owner is an advocate for surrogacy and is also a parent through surrogacy herself. This experience leads to higher quality surrogacy services and lower costs. Illinois has one of the best environments for surrogacy services. Why? Because there is a statute highly favorable to gestational surrogacy which governs the process from contracts to birth certificates. Gestational surrogacy uses In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to create an embryo using the eggs from the prospective mother and/or the sperm from the father that is then implanted in a surrogate mother, who carries the baby until birth. The Illinois statue applies to single parents and heterosexual couples where at least one person has furnished their own genomes.
What is Surrogacy? Surrogacy can be thought of as an arrangement in which a woman agrees to carry a baby to term on behalf of “intended parents” who cannot or choose not to conceive the traditional way. What is the difference between Traditional Surrogacy and Gestational Surrogacy? Traditional surrogacy is when the surrogate mother, who is pregnant with her own child, makes an agreement with “intended parents” to bring the baby to term and then turn over the baby to the “intended parents”. The surrogate’s egg may be fertilized using an intended father’s sperm or with donor sperm. Gestational surrogacy is when the surrogate mother has no biological connection to the baby, as both the egg and sperm come from the “intended parents” or donors. The surrogate or gestational surrogate is implanted with the fertilized embryo through In Vitro Fertilization. In both case, the baby is turned over to the intended parents. Some states specifically outlaw surrogacy, some states are favorable, and many states have no statues at all and leave the entire issue to individual cases in the courts. Illinois is one of the most favorable states for surrogacy. Generally, the state where the child is born is the state whose laws apply. So, it makes sense for the intended parents of a surrogate baby to choose a surrogate mother living in Illinois. Picking a surrogacy agency in Northern Illinois is a great way to start the surrogacy process for intended parents. Once you have chosen a state that is favorable for surrogacy, you need to find a surrogate mother, advisably through a reputable surrogacy agency, who has the experience to guide all parties through the process. An agency can help parents find a surrogate mother, help with the agreement between the parties, and make helpful referrals to other parties such as attorneys, counselors and fertility clinics. Some agencies are quite large and spend a lot of money on finding surrogate mothers and advertising, which makes their overhead costs higher. These large firms charge much more for their services. A small firm can save intended parents thousands of dollars and keep the services much more personalized. Parenting Partners, Inc., is a smaller surrogate agency in Chicago, Illinois, with years of experience and who has successfully managed many surrogate experiences. The owner is an advocate for surrogacy and is also a parent through surrogacy herself. This experience leads to higher quality surrogacy services and lower costs. Help for surrogate moms
Matching you with intended parents Your match with an surrogacy intended parents is critical. You are embarking on a new partnership. You want to feel good about this relationship from the very first meeting. So how the match is made, how the first meeting is organized, and what will happen day to day is what matters most. What makes an agency successful is the care they take in achieving good matches. They involve all parties and help them decide what matches are best for them. It is important to know how the surrogate agency works when matching you with intended parents. You should have a say in what intended parents seem right for you and avoid any situations that don’t seem exactly right for you. Know about the compensation For some, a key factor in deciding to go with a particular Chicago surrogacy agency is the compensation for your time and effort, as well as reimbursement for your expenses. It cannot be stressed enough to make sure you fully understand what is being offered by the particular agency. Be aware as you review different agencies that it can be confusing to compare “compensation” levels. Some agencies include expenses in their “compensation” amount, which can make it sound higher than it actually is. Compensation and reimbursement for expenses are not, in fact, the same and should be viewed separately. Larger agencies may be able to offer more compensation but may not give you the personalized attention that is much more important in being happy about the surrogacy. What about medical insurance How will I know if I have the right coverage? Make sure the surrogacy agency or program reviews your insurance needs — it is not your responsibility to do so. Furthermore, it should never be your responsibility to find the best insurance plan, if you need one. The matching program should guide you and the intended parents through the insurance minefield — and it is a minefield — changing every year. Only experts who know and understand health insurance and how it intersects with surrogacy will be able to determine whether a particular policy has an applicable surrogacy exclusion or not, and only such an expert can identify the best plan and when to apply for it. Your agency or matching program should lead you through the whole process in the best and most logical way. It should never be the surrogate’s or intended parents’ responsibility. Legal protection When you work with a surrogacy program or agency, confirm that you will have independent legal representation in your state of residence, and that you are free to choose whom that attorney will be. The cost should be paid for by the intended parents. For an Illinois surrogacy agency, you will have the protection of liberal Illinois laws. Chicago has one of the best environments for surrogacy. Why? Because there is an Illinois statute highly favorable to gestational surrogacy which governs the process from contracts to birth certificates. Gestational surrogacy uses In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to create an embryo using the eggs from the prospective mother and/or the sperm from the father that is then implanted in a surrogate mother, who carries the baby until birth. The Illinois statue applies to single parents and heterosexual couples where at least one person has furnished their own genomes. This means that surrogacy in Chicago is easier for both surrogate mothers and the intended parents to make an agreement that is not prohibited and protects all parties.
When you hear about surrogacy, what usually comes to mind is an infertile couple seeking a way to start a family. This is true in most cases but an increasing number of single men (both gay and straight) are pushing the boundaries of what defines fatherhood and creating families of their own through surrogacy. The number of unmarried single men who are adopting children is growing significantly in recent years. Single men are also using surrogate services in Illinois to start their families. It is estimated that over 1 million households are now being headed by single dads, and the trend is upwards. Some of this growth is attributed to single men adopting and/or using surrogacy to have children. Some states specifically outlaw surrogacy, some states are favorable, and many states have no statues at all and leave the entire issue to individual cases in the courts. Surrogacy in Illinois is acceptable and Illinois is one of the most favorable states for surrogacy. Generally, the state where the child is born is the state whose laws apply. So, it makes sense for the intended parents of a surrogate baby to choose a surrogate mother living in Illinois. Picking a surrogacy agency in Illinois is a great way to start the surrogacy process for intended parents. Once you have picked a state that is favorable for surrogacy, you need to find a surrogate mother, advisably through a reputable surrogacy agency, who has the experience to guide all parties through the process. An agency can help parents find a surrogate mother, help with the agreement between the parties, and make helpful referrals to other parties such as attorneys, counselors and fertility clinics. It can be an overwhelming process, so help from an agency is strongly recommended. Using a direct approach between surrogate and intended parents may seem more expeditious, but the pitfalls are many and process may cause stress and yield disappointing results. Some agencies are quite large and spend a lot of money on advertising for both surrogate mothers and the intended parents, which makes their overhead costs higher. These large firms charge much more for their services to make up for the higher costs. A small firm can save intended parents thousands of dollars and keep the services much more personalized. Parenting Partners, Inc., is a smaller surrogate agency in Illinois, with years of experience. They have successfully managed many surrogate experiences. The owner is an advocate for surrogacy and is also a parent through surrogacy herself. This experience leads to higher quality surrogacy services and lower costs. Illinois has one of the best environments for surrogacy. Why? Because there is a statute highly favorable to gestational surrogacy which governs the process from contracts to birth certificates. Gestational surrogacy uses In Vitro Fertilization (IVF) to create an embryo using the eggs from the prospective mother and/or the sperm from the father that is then implanted in a surrogate mother, who carries the baby until birth. The Illinois statue applies to single parents and heterosexual couples where at least one person has furnished their own genomes.
Some states specifically outlaw surrogacy, some states are favorable, and many states have no statues at all and leave the entire issue to individual cases in the courts. Illinois is one of the most favorable states for surrogacy. Generally, the state where the child is born is the state whose laws apply. So, it makes sense for the intended parents of a surrogate baby to choose a surrogate mother living in Illinois. Picking a surrogacy agency in Illinois is a great way to start the surrogacy process for intended parents. Once you have chosen a state that is favorable for surrogacy, you need to find a surrogate mother, advisably through a reputable surrogacy agency, who has the experience to guide all parties through the process. An agency can help parents find a surrogate mother, help with the agreement between the parties, and make helpful referrals to other parties such as attorneys, counselors and fertility clinics. Some agencies are quite large and spend a lot of money on finding surrogate mothers and advertising, which makes their overhead costs higher. These large firms charge much more for their services. A small firm can save intended parents thousands of dollars and keep the services much more personalized. Parenting Partners, Inc., is a smaller surrogate agency in Illinois, with years of experience and who has successfully managed many surrogate experiences. The owner is an advocate for surrogacy and is also a parent through surrogacy herself. This experience leads to higher quality surrogacy services and lower costs. |