Busting Surrogacy Myths part 2

Busting Surrogacy Myths part 2

If I had a dime for every time someone asked, “But isn’t the Surrogate the baby’s real mom?” I’d probably have enough to …

December 17, 2024
Frank Golden of Golden Surrogacy discussing important questions to ask when considering a sibling surrogacy journey.

Sibling Surrogacy Journeys

For many Intended Parents, welcoming a child through surrogacy is a life-changing experience, and sometimes, it’s so rewarding that …

November 27, 2024
Surrogacy Fundamentals

Surrogacy Fundamentals

If you follow Golden Surrogacy on Instagram, you might have come across our Surrogacy 101clips, those quick, one-minute videos …

October 30, 2024
Choosing an Egg Donor

Choosing an Egg Donor

Let’s talk about the most important part of your surrogacy journey, and it’s a step that happens even before you start working with a surrogacy agency.

October 2, 2024
Why is Surrogate compensation so confusing

Why Is Surrogate Compensation So Confusing

Have you ever found yourself wondering, “Why is Surrogate compensation so confusing?” It’s a question that echoes through …

September 19, 2024
Who Can't Be a Surrogate

Who Can’t Be a Surrogate

Only about 2% of those reading this will meet the qualifications to become a Surrogate with Golden. As the director of a surrogacy agency …

July 29, 2024
How Long Does It Take to Be Matched?

How Long Does It Take to Be Matched

Beginning the surrogacy journey, the matching phase is a big deal—it’s brimming with anticipation and hope for both Intended Parents and …

June 24, 2024
Frank Golden of Golden Surrogacy provides a surrogacy cost breakdown to help Intended Parents financially plan for their surrogacy journey.

Surrogacy Cost Breakdown

Picture this: you are saving up for the house of your dreams, a goal that may seem out of reach at first, but with careful planning …

May 30, 2024
Frank Golden of Golden Surrogacy educates Intended Parents on 3 hidden cost categories of additional expenses to be aware of when budgeting for a surrogacy journey.

Surrogacy Costs: Additional Expenses

As a director of a surrogacy agency, I’ve seen firsthand how the concept of surrogacy costs can catch many Intended Parents off guard …

May 6, 2024
“Everyone Deserves a Family”

“Everyone Deserves a Family”

Over 10 years ago, the birth of Frank and Adam’s daughter lit a spark that ignited the inspiration …

July 28, 2023
Managing Expectations as An Intended Parent

Managing Expectations as An Intended Parent

No one likes to hear that their expectations are unrealistic. This is especially true for …

July 21, 2023
Frank Golden of Golden Surrogacy provides an overview of surrogacy costs.

How Much Does Surrogacy Cost?

The question, “How much does surrogacy cost” can be intimidating. If you are an Intended Parent …

July 14, 2023
Why Your Agency Does Not Need to Be Local

Why Your Agency Does Not Need to Be Local

Imagine this: you just got diagnosed with a severe health condition. Your doctor recommends …

July 7, 2023
Remaining Friends After the Journey

Remaining Friends After the Journey

Embarking on a surrogacy journey is a remarkable and unique path towards parenthood.

June 30, 2023
Busting Surrogacy Myths part 1

Busting Surrogacy Myths part 1

“Women only become Surrogates for the money.” Have you ever heard someone say this?

June 23, 2023
Where to Start As A Surrogate

Where to Start As A Surrogate

What if I told you that applying to become a Surrogate isn’t the first step on your surrogacy journey. It’s true!

June 16, 2023
Green Flags and Red Flags in Surrogacy Agencies

Green Flags and Red Flags in Surrogacy Agencies

What are good attributes of a surrogacy agency? What should I look out for to avoid? These questions get asked a lot …

June 9, 2023
The Surrogacy Journey Overview

The Surrogacy Journey Overview

Despite its growing popularity, I’ve noticed that many of our Intended Parents have questions about egg donation …

March 15, 2023
Intended Parent Requirements

Intended Parent Requirements

This is a PSA for anyone hoping to become a parent through gestational surrogacy. Being a parent is hard work.

March 15, 2023
Where Do I Start?

Where Do I Start?

The surrogacy journey is a complex process with many different phases that all come with potential roadblocks.

March 15, 2023
The Surrogate Intake Process

The Surrogate Intake Process

If you are reading this, you are either someone interested in becoming a Surrogate or my mom reading my writing.

March 15, 2023
Surrogate Compensation

Surrogate Compensation

Imagine you are interested in becoming a Surrogate and are looking for the right agency with the right compensation package for you.

March 15, 2023
What Makes Us Different?

What Makes Us Different

What makes Golden Surrogacy different from every other surrogacy agency? If you are currently looking for a surrogacy agency …

March 15, 2023
My Surrogacy Story

My Surrogacy Story

Hello! My name is Frank Golden. Maybe you already knew that, maybe this is our first introduction. Whether you know me personally …

March 15, 2023
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Selecting An Egg Donor

Egg donation can be a complex process for first time Intended Parents. In this episode …

March 4, 2019
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Second Journeys

Second journeys, the process of adding to your family, is exciting. There is nothing …

February 5, 2019
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Our Second Year at CampOut Family Camp

CampOut is an overnight camp for LGBT families, hosted by the Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Camp located in Decatur, Michigan.

October 12, 2018
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A Surrogate’s Responsibility

Surrogates take on a huge responsibility when entering a Surrogacy Journey. In this episode…

August 3, 2018
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What to Expect When Your Surrogate is Expecting

Pregnancy is complex, and it can be stressful for Intended Parents to process it all. In this episode…

July 11, 2018
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Men Having Babies 2018 Chicago Expo

Men Having Babies is a nonprofit organization providing support, information, and financial assistance…

June 11, 2018
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Unravelling The Surrogacy Journey

Surrogacy is an intricate process with many moving parts. There are many pieces…

April 3, 2018
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Choosing a Last Name: I Now Pronounce You Parents

Aside from the regular challenges of parenthood, gay parents are required to make a choice regarding the use of their last names. In this episode…

March 6, 2018
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Interview with a Reproductive Endocrinologist

Family Experienced Reproductive Endocrinologist, Dr. Angie Beltsos pays Golden Surrogacy a visit to discuss her role in family building. In this episode…

October 17, 2017
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Bringing Service Back

Many surrogacy agencies lack basic customer service skills and focus on quantity rather than quality. In this episode…

September 12, 2017
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Everyone Deserves a Family: Our Experience at CampOut!

CampOut is an overnight camp for LGBT families, hosted by the Lake of the Woods & Greenwoods Camp located in Decatur, Michigan…

August 30, 2017
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Matching Calls: What To Know

Matching calls are a necessary and exciting part of the Surrogacy process. In this segment…

August 15, 2017
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Pregnancy to Parenthood: An Interview with Amy Riley, Author & Pregnancy Coach

Amy Riley, pregnancy coach and author of “Loving the Pregnant You”, visits the studio to discuss pregnancy coaching, parenting, and Surrogacy. In this segment…

June 13, 2017
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Fertility Centers of Illinois: Nurse’s Perspective

Kelly Del Valle, of Fertility Centers of Illinois, pays Golden Surrogacy a visit to discuss her role as a Third Party Reproduction Coordinator. In this segment…

May 11, 2017
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I’m a Golden Surrogate

The truth behind being a Surrogate. Media’s depiction of Surrogacy is not indicative of what Surrogacy actually is…

March 1, 2017