Surrogacy and other forms of assisted reproduction, such as egg donation and sperm donation, have long been surrounded by myths that are completely false. However, these myths, although untrue, continue to be passed around Internet forums and online “resources” causing confusion for Intended Parents, Surrogates, Egg Donors, and Sperm Donors. The following list is here to help you navigate any confusion that… Read More »Top 5 Myths about Surrogacy
Dealing with infertility is a very private and emotional process that 1 in 8 people are forced to go through. It is not an easy process for anyone, no matter how rich and famous they may be. And with the spotlight constantly on celebrities, it is just as hard for them when they experience infertility. However, even though it is a very… Read More »Celebrities Open Up About IVF & Surrogacy
The horrendous Orlando club tragedy that killed 49 people and injured many others has affected our staff at Conceptual Options in many different ways. However, despite this tragedy, we see this senseless crime as an opportunity for so many different people to come together strong and united against those who attack others for their own motives. Conceptual Options, which was assisted LGBTQ… Read More »Conceptual Options Joins the LGBT Community in Mourning Orlando
For many people, IVF fertility treatments, donor eggs and donor sperm, as well as surrogacy, are foreign concepts when it comes to creating their family; but, for many others, it is not. In fact, 1 out of 8 couples and individuals in the United States are infertile. Those statistics are the reason why many infertile individuals and couples, as well as our… Read More »Conceptual Options Applauds Surrogacy Ruling
The decision to become a Surrogate is something that not every woman can do. It truly takes a special and incredible woman to help another person become a parent. So if you are considering becoming a Surrogate, we have complied a few reasons for you to think about. Here are the Top 10 Reasons to Become a Surrogate: 1. It makes your… Read More »Top 10 Reasons To Become A Surrogate
Photo| Ashley Marston Photography After years of heartbreak, Kate Austin-Rivas shared the story of her path to motherhood again through surrogacy. Austin-Rivas and her husband began their journey to parenthood with multiple miscarriages until they finally welcomed their first daughter in 2009. Following the birth of their daughter, Austin-Rivas was able to “easily” conceive another daughter, but unfortunately she was stillborn. After… Read More »A Mother Shares Her Story About Surrogacy
This past weekend, Conceptual Options put on one of our yearly parties for our wonderful Surrogates. This party took place at the Old Spaghetti Factory in San Marcos on Saturday, and it was a huge success! At the party, we had lunch with the Surrogates and were really able to get to know each of these incredible women. Plus, there were lots… Read More »Conceptual Options’ Surrogate Summer Purse Party
Photo courtesy of @twogaypapas Instagram. Congratulations are in order for Gordon Lake & Manuel Santos (whose 15 month old daughter was kept in Thailand) because they are now able to take their daughter home! This case began in January of 2015 when the couple’s surrogate refused to sign documents to allow the couple to take their daughter from Thailand because she did… Read More »Couple Wins Custody in Thai Surrogacy Case
Every year Conceptual Options has numerous events to celebrate all of our incredible and wonderful Surrogates. And this year is no different! So on May 21st we will be having our Summer Purse Party at the Old Spaghetti Factory in San Marcos with lots of raffles and prizes…and if you haven’t guessed by the name some of those prizes will be awesome… Read More »Surrogate Summer Purse Party!
Photo Courtesy of Lucy Liu’s Twitter. After welcoming her son Rockwell into the world via surrogacy last year Lucy Liu has become vocal about her desire to have children and what led her to using a surrogate to carry her son. She stated that she’d always wanted to have children, but because of her hectic schedule and life in general it just… Read More »Lucy Liu Speaks About the Importance of Family
