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Rayven Perkins's Articles in Pregnancy and Family Planning

  • You Have Control Over Your Birth Experience
    Delivering a baby is a wonderful experience that should not be clouded with fear and anxiety. You have much more control over your birth experience than you realize. Do not be afraid to express your desires and concerns.
  • Why Twins are Common in Surrogacy
    Why are twins and multiple births so common for surrogate mothers? Is there a greater chance of surrogates delivering twins?
  • Why Do Women Become Surrogate Mothers?
    It takes a different sort of woman to become a gestational surrogate mother. Why do women make this decision? What motivates women to become involved in surrogacy?
  • What Intended Parents Pay for in Surrogacy
    Deciding to find a traditional or gestational surrogate mother is a big decision. And it can be quite expensive. What sort of fees do intended parents pay for in surrogacy?
  • There's Nothing Traditional About Traditional Surrogacy
    How do traditional surrogate mothers get pregnant? Put all your fears to rest and find out how this clinic preformed procedure is really done. It has nothing to do with swapping partners!
  • Pros and Cons to Independent Surrogacy Matching
    If you have considered becoming involved in surrogacy, either as an intended parent or surrogate mother, chances are you have started to think of the matching process. Is it better to use a surrogacy agency or to find a match on your own?
  • Pros and Cons to a Surrogacy Agency
    If you are considering surrogacy, either as an intended parent or surrogate mother, you will need to decide if you would like to match independently or through a surrogacy agency. Find out which is best for you.
  • Is It Hard to Give Up A Surrogate Baby?
    How can women who decide to become surrogate mothers possibly give up the child they have carried for 9 months? Is it natural? What sort of mental preparation does one need?
  • How to Tell Your Children About Surrogacy
    Are you considering becoming a surrogate mother, or finding a surrogate mother to complete your family? If so, planning to tell your children about this choice can be intimidating, overwhelming and difficult. Read on for tips on how to make this transition smoother.
  • How to Afford Surrogacy
    Finding and using a surrogate mother can be a very expensive way to start a family. Not every family has the money needed for such an undertaking. What methods of reducing the surrogacy price tag are available to intended parents?
  • How Old Should You Be for Surrogacy?
    As interest in surrogacy grows, many women are considering becoming a traditional or gestational surrogate mother. There are some guidelines, however, as to how old a surrogate needs to be.
  • Does Medicaid Cover Surrogacy?
    Can you use Medicaid or other government assistance to help with the costs of surrogacy? Find out the answer to this common question about surrogate mothers.
  • Do Women Get Paid to Become Surrogate Mothers?
    Is there monetary compensation for women who choose to become surrogate mothers? Why? Shouldn't it be a gift not a money making opportunity?
  • Complete Your Own Family Before Becoming a Surrogate
    Many women who desire to become a surrogate mother choose to do so before they have completed their own families. Learn why this is not a good idea.
  • Can I Still Do IVF with My Tubes Tied?
    A common question with those looking to become a surrogate mother or those looking to receive IVF infertility procedures is whether or not IVF is possible with your tubes tied. Read on to learn all about this.
  • Can I Become a Surrogate Mother if I Have Herpes?
    Herpes is a very common STD in the United States. Is it possible for a woman who has Herpes to become a surrogate mother? Will any clinic or intended parents accept her?
  • A Woman Must Have Children to Be a Surrogate Mother
    There is one steadfast rule in the world of surrogacy: a woman being considered as a surrogate mother must have had at least one successful pregnancy. Learn why this rule cannot be broken.
  • 6 Things to Know Before Becoming a Gestational Surrogate Mother
    Are you thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate mother? Before you jump in and try to look for intended parents, make sure you know these six things before you decide to become a surrogate mother.

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