
Best and Worst States to Start a Family
Discover the best and worst U.S. states to start a family. Ivy Surrogacy’s nationwide study ranks all 50 states and D.C. by affordability, healthcare, education, and safety.
Expert insights, guides, and resources to help you navigate your surrogacy and egg donation journey.

Discover the best and worst U.S. states to start a family. Ivy Surrogacy’s nationwide study ranks all 50 states and D.C. by affordability, healthcare, education, and safety.

Some surrogacy agencies use their own lawyers to draft contracts—but this “in-house legal” model creates conflicts of interest and may violate legal ethics across the U.S. Learn why independent counsel best protects intended parents.

Learn why in-house escrow in surrogacy is risky, why some agencies still use it, and how licensed independent escrow or attorney-managed trust accounts protect intended parents with full transparency and fund safety.

A baby girl was born in Upland, California on October 18, 2025, to a loving gay couple from China through Ivy Surrogacy. Learn about their touching journey with surrogate Ana, from loss to joy.

Discover the 4 best surrogacy agencies in the U.S. for intended parents — Ivy Surrogacy, Circle, ConceiveAbilities, and Physician’s Surrogacy — evaluated under the 4E Framework: Experience, Expertise, Endorsement, and Ethics. Learn how Ivy Surrogacy’s licensed medical team and family-friendly policies redefine transparency and trust.

Learn how to find a reputable surrogacy agency as a potential surrogate. Discover what to look for, what questions to ask, and why Ivy Surrogacy is trusted for its respect, transparency, and 24/7 support.

Learn how gestational carrier BMI affects IVF success rates—and why BMI differences below 30–32 show almost no impact. Based on 56,564 U.S. embryo transfers, this guide explains what truly matters for a safe and successful surrogacy journey.

Learn why a Frozen Embryo Transfer (FET) may be canceled due to unexpected ovulation, what it means for timing and success rates, and how Ivy Surrogacy helps plan a perfectly timed next cycle.

Learn the key differences between Natural Cycle FET and Medicated FET—including success rates, hormone use, monitoring, and maternal outcomes. Discover which protocol may be better for surrogacy and IVF journeys with Ivy Surrogacy’s expert coordination.
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