Surrogacy Talk

No one likes to hear that their expectations are unrealistic. This is especially true for Intended Parents embarking on a surrogacy journey. But the truth of the matter is that no two surrogacy journeys are the same, and if Intended Parents are unwilling to budge on certain expectations, they are setting themselves up for disappointment. Whether it be regarding costs, timelines, chances of success, or even levels of involvement, it...

The question, “How much does surrogacy cost” can be intimidating. If you are an Intended Parent looking for a surrogacy agency to work with, you have probably seen a wide range of numbers from different agencies. In this Surrogacy Talk, you will get an overview of the numbers you can expect if you partner with Golden Surrogacy. Frank will also discuss the dangers of working with an agency that advertises inaccurate costs. At the en...

You want to become a Surrogate and you are living in Florida. Where should your surrogacy agency be located? Are you limited to only working with agencies that are also in Florida? In this Surrogacy Talk Frank will let you in on a little secret: your surrogacy agency does not need to be in the state you reside in. Believe it or not, whether you are an Intended Parent or a Surrogate, you will never have to visit your agency in perso...

For Intended Parents and Surrogates, it is important to be open to developing a relationship with each other during your surrogacy journey. But what about once your journey is complete? Are you expected to remain friends? In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank answers a question submitted by Mary, a two-time Golden Surrogate. He opens up about his relationship with both of his Surrogates and how he navigated those relationships during and a...

“Women only become Surrogates for the money.” Have you ever heard someone say this? Even if you haven’t, this Surrogacy Talk is for you! Frank will address and break down three common myths about surrogacy. He will discuss why not only are they false but also how they are harmful to the surrogacy community. Buckle up because this Surrogacy Talk will provide you with the vocabulary to respond the next time Karen leaves a negative co...

What if I told you that applying to become a Surrogate isn’t the first step on your surrogacy journey. It’s true! There are seven steps you need to take before your journey even begins. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank will walk you through what those steps are and the ways they will set you up for success on your surrogacy journey. Above all, Golden wants every woman who chooses to become a Surrogate, to start their journey with as m...

What are good attributes of a surrogacy agency? What should I look out for to avoid? These questions get asked a lot in consultations with Intended Parents and Surrogates. If you are preparing to embark on a surrogacy journey, you want to make sure you are partnered with an agency that is looking out for your best interest to help you achieve the most successful outcome. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank will discuss three green flags ...

“Where do I begin?” This is a question Frank often gets asked during consultations with Intended Parents. It is a very important question and, depending on who you ask, will come with a variety of answers. Let’s discuss what Frank recommends for Intended Parents and break down what your surrogacy journey with Golden will look like, step by step. Because while creating a family can be a long journey, it is a journey that no one shou...

Being a parent is hard work. Becoming a parent is also hard work. And for parents looking to create a family through gestational surrogacy, it is even more work. Just like there are requirements to becoming a Surrogate, there are requirements to becoming Intended Parents. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank Golden discusses six requirements to become an Intended Parent and what they mean for couples hoping to become parents with the help...

So you know you want to become a parent with the help of a Gestational Surrogate, now what? No two surrogacy journeys are the same and knowing what to do next depends on which type of Intended Parent you are. In this Surrogacy Talk, Frank will help you identify which type Intended Parent you are and what that means for your journey moving forward. The surrogacy journey is a complex process with many different phases that all have t...

You would be shocked at how many surrogacy agencies use dishonest marketing strategies to deceive innocent women into receiving less than they deserve. “Make $80,000 as a Surrogate” sounds too good to be true, right? Well, depending on the surrogacy agency there is a chance it is. This Surrogacy Talk will be a deep dive into the dishonest marketing practices used by some agencies. Here at Golden, our goal is to ensure that all part...