Many California couples have had to rely on assisted reproductive technology to start families. Laws are in place regarding children who were born abroad through these means. What is assisted reproductive technology? Assisted reproductive technology or ART is a type...
It’s the nightmare of couples going through fertility treatments to learn that in vitro fertilization has failed or that their embryos aren’t viable. However, no one expects to learn that equipment has failed and destroyed their eggs or embryos. Patients in California...
A major reason why so many of the issues relating to children in surrogacy situations are overlooked is that such a strong emphasis is generally placed upon any problems that might arise with the egg providers, surrogates, and intended parents. But the evidence...
Surrogacy is one fertility option for California couples who need help starting a family. With surrogacy, a woman carries a baby for a couple but has no genetic relation to that baby. How does surrogacy work? Depending on the couple's circumstances, egg or sperm from...
Many issues that spouses in San Diego face are covered under special IRS rules. This especially concerns issues related to childbirth. However, certain areas related to fertility or surrogacy treatments remain nondeductible. These are areas that are controversial and...
California couples who wish to become parents but struggle with fertility issues might want to consider surrogacy. As you look to the future and have a child, there are certain questions you should ask while meeting with potential surrogates. While there might be many...
One of the most exciting and rewarding things that can happen to California residents is becoming a parent. However, some people have fertility issues that may require them to seek help. If options like in-vitro fertilization aren’t viable, they might want to consider...
Many immigrants come into California to seek citizenship and the American dream. Those who have children will want to bring them over as well. Some of those children might have even been conceived through assisted reproductive technology or ART. Recently, U.S....
If you're looking to welcome a new child into your California family, you might consider surrogacy. The surrogacy process involves intended parents working with a surrogate who carries the baby through birth. If you're interested in the surrogacy process, you can...
Recently, New York ended its ban on surrogacy. However, the state added something to its new law. What does this mean for California couples who battle with infertility? Ending a long ban on surrogacy New York has always been the odd man out in the fertility debate....