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work within our unique field our hearts and souls are with our clients every step of the way through their egg donor and gestational surrogacy journey we are also proud that arr s lawyer nidhi desai was instrumental in creating the legislation for the illinois state gestational surrogacy statute and recently helped to modernize the illinois parentage act to recognize children born of assisted reproductive technology as we celebrate our 25th year we are honored and proud to have helped build families all around the globe and look forward to helping many more families to come to learn more about arr we invite you to visit our website at http www arr1 com share this share on reddit opens in new window reddit tweet more print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr like loading the arr difference january 20 2017 in uncategorized by arr1 leave a comment a surrogacy horror story from 2001 was recently publicized by caitlin keating in march 2016 entitled parents shockingly back out on surrogate mom pregnant with twins it s your problem now the story describes the disastrous relationship between the surrogate susan ring and the intended parents whose names are not revealed we at alternative reproductive resources arr find the article troubling and in no way reflect our agency policies and procedures additionally we strictly adhere to the american society for reproductive medicine guidelines asrm in other words there were many red flags right from the start first susan ring being dictated that she would have to reduce from triplets to twins should never have happened in stark contrast when arr begins our matching process surrogates and intended parents are required to fill out detailed questionnaires concerning matching preferences arr takes this matching process very seriously to ensure that all parties are on the same page as far as any matter of contention this includes the surrogates preferences with whom they would like to be matched the number of embryos to be transferred and feelings regarding termination or selective reduction all of these crucial issues are discussed in detail with our surrogates and intended parents before presented with a match further at our agency every gestational surrogate gs and intended parents ip meet face to face with a psychologist who will facilitate a match meeting in regards to the questionnaires mentioned above the gs and ip discuss their answers and reasoning behind their answers our psychologists specialize in third party reproduction and therefore are very knowledgeable and sensitive when talking about such difficult topics among other topics the questionnaire psychological issues financial standings and supports systems are discussed to determine if the surrogate or intended parents can more forward in the process in the article the surrogate was unaware the intended father was bipolar which would be unlikely to happen if a proper psychological assessment occurred and all information fully disclosed also the financial situation of the couple would be analyzed by the psychologist to see if they can afford surrogacy before beginning the process which did not occur in susan ring s case according to the article in addition to the intended parents financial situation being predetermined our agency requires the surrogate s compensation including any additional funds be placed in an escrow account the escrow agency which is licensed insured is run by a cpa and an attorney this way arr ensures the compensation is in place prior to our surrogates starting a cycle a direct agreement is completed between the intended parents and the surrogate which includes a payment schedule to finalize the compensation between weeks 27 30 our agency reviews the funds in the escrow accounts to confirm whether more money needs to be allotted prior to the delivery with arr s checks balances we have not been involved in a situation where the funds have depleted prior to paying all of the compensation and expenses finally one of the most important parts of the surrogacy process is that our surrogates have a strong support system the surrogate s support network is assessed through our screening process and is extremely important for our surrogates in the article the intended parents abandon the two twins nearing the end of susan s pregnancy at arr we have separate advocates for both our surrogates and our intended parents our clients and we find this much more effective than a case manager responsible for all parties if a highly rare situation like this occurred arr has the experience to know how best to proceed overall the lack of guidelines rules and a process for determining viable intended parents and surrogates resulted in a surrogacy horror story arr s years of experience coupled with strict ethical and professional policies ensure a smooth process for our surrogates and intended parents and allows us to be ready for any new challenges that may arise share this share on reddit opens in new window reddit tweet more print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr like loading a question of ethics april 13 2012 in compensation egg donation ethics intended parents tags alternative reproductive resources cost egg donation ethics intended parents by arr1 leave a comment by robin von halle donor agent provocateur appeared last week in the new york times magazine column the ethicist by ariel kaminer the ethicist responded to a reader s questions regarding the ethical implications of a situation involving a fertility consultant hired by a chicago couple interested in finding an egg donor sharing some of their ethnic background the fertility consultant was ultimately unsuccessful in finding a donor of the particular ethnicity however she now refuses to refund their retainer did the fertility consultant behave ethically arr agrees with the ethicist s assertion that as a professional consultant offering a service it is unequivocally unethical to charge a fee for a service which in reality the fertility consultant did not intend to provide as a third party reproductive agency facilitating roughly 130 matches each year arr serves as an advocate and support system for donors surrogates and intended parents alike our role is to be a resource providing the tools and expertise to help intended parents to make informed decisions and navigate a complex process as opposed to the fertility consultant arr does not ask for a deposit until we have successfully matched a couple and donor we do not believe it is ethical to accept payment until all parties involved are ready and willing to move forward intended parents are under no financial obligations until an official match has been made and if for some reason a donor is unable to move forward the couple would be re matched at no additional fee above all arr never promises unrealistic matches it is not uncommon for intended parents to request a donor that shares some of their own traits or cultural background we do work with couples seeking a donor of a specific ethnicity if we do not have a donor in our database matching the particular criteria desired then we direct the couple to donor network alliance to continue their search that being said in our twenty plus years of experience an ethnic match is typically not deal a breaker more importantly is finding a healthy young fertile donor with traits similar to that of the intended parents if so desired the majority of the time when working with a reputable agency a fertility consultant becomes a duplication of services which add another layer of cost to the intended parents share this share on reddit opens in new window reddit tweet more print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr like loading a wake up call for would be egg donors december 13 2011 in age compensation egg donation ethics intended parents legal concerns pregnancy by arr1 leave a comment by mary ellen mclaughlin between increased media coverage and openness by celebrity role models about their struggles with and solutions to infertility egg donation has become more mainstream and as such a more acceptable course for young women to take to gain financial and psychic rewards on the plus side this is good for us and our intended parents as it gives us a larger pool from which to choose the downside of course is that news coverage is fairly superficial and may create expectations among prospective donors that are pretty far removed from reality this was brought home to me in a recent article in jezebel entitled do egg donors lie in answer to the title question yes some prospective egg donors do lie and i have caught a number of them doing so on issues ranging like physical and mental health concerns for example it gets them bounced from consideration i ve developed a good radar for this as a bsn who has worked with egg donors for 18 years and in women s health for seven years before that it helps to know what to ask and how to ask it and our policy of interviewing egg donors face to face in person and via skype is hugely beneficial often what they commit are sins of omission not commission but those still may be more plentiful because of the economic environment and let s face it the prospect of easy money to offset the financial stresses and it doesn t help that the increasingly competitive environment in our industry has driven compensation to well dangerous levels the danger lies where it is less a reflection of time invested in the donation process as per asrm guidelines and more one that s essentially a bidding war for genetically ideal eggs is a girl who never considered donating until she wound up in dire financial straits being lured or coerced by the compensation it s an increasingly important ethical issue of course once prospective egg donors go beyond the media hype they understand that egg donation may not be all so quick a buck there s a time commitment involved from the medical and psychological screenings and legal consultations to medical checkups throughout the donation process that can easily stretch past the three month mark and even so they may be accepted by the agency as a donor but still not pass the screenings they may not get matched they may stimulate poorly there are no guarantees egg donation is an important component of today s fertility industry it s not something just any woman can do for any number of reasons young women who are realistic with their expectations will happily reap both the psychic and financial rewards share this share on reddit opens in new window reddit tweet more print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr like loading 4 reasons for surrogates to use an agency october 25 2011 in compensation ethics gestational surrogacy insurance intended parents ivf legal concerns medical procedures multiple births pregnancy by arr1 leave a comment by mary ellen mclaughlin one of the common questions we see on the discussion boards of the surrogacy communities we follow is typically posed by women who are considering becoming surrogates for the first time do i do it myself or go through an agency responses from others who have taken this path before vary but lean toward recommending registering with an agency for the first time at the same time many say they have been do it yourselfers for subsequent surrogacies recommending that route only after learning the ropes via the first agency experience of course i represent an agency so forgive my bias but the fact is that not all agencies are alike and neither are all surrogacy journeys there are many complexities involved and details to be managed in being a surrogate the medical aspects aside issues range from the legalities contracts compensation meeting state laws over surrogacy arrangements for example to the surrogate s emotional readiness to day to day dealings with the intended parents frankly once our surrogates begin the process they re happy to have an agency in their corner if you re thinking about embarking on this journey yourself here are four reasons to consider an agency and key points to keep in mind as you re talking to likely candidates the agency is your advocate in this process representing your interests in everything from finding the right intended parents for you helping to navigate issues that arise during your journey to ensuring that you have someone in your corner with your best interests at heart if you re talking to an agency ask for specific examples of how this role has actually played out with the surrogates with whom they have worked as part and parcel of this role the best agencies will ensure that their staff is available to you 24 7 to hold your hand answer your questions and anticipate your needs the agency has experience in dealing with all the aspects of the surrogacy journey it knows what to expect for all the facets and thus can anticipate and effectively manage any bumps that may occur on the road the agency also has developed the resources necessary to meet the surrogate s interests from legal specialists in family law to insurance programs to meet supplemental healthcare needs anyone who s considering becoming a surrogate knows it s not a decision to be taken lightly once you ve talked to several agencies using these points as a guide go back to those message boards and ask members of the community to share their experiences pro and con with the agencies in question you ll benefit by extra careful due diligence in the long run share this share on reddit opens in new window reddit tweet more print opens in new window print email a link to a friend opens in new window email share on tumblr like loading visit our web site at www arr1 com about us conception connections is a blog about alternative paths to family creation it is maintained by alternative reproductive resources contributors include intended parents egg donors and gestational surrogates in addition to arr staff our goal is to facilitate conversations about trends issues current events technology and personal stories surrounding infertility egg donation and gestational surrogacy if you d like to contribute please e mail shodge hodgemediastrategies com we also welcome your comments and suggestions note comments are moderated and posted on approval categories categories select category age 5 compensation 22 egg donation 43 ethics 39 gestational surrogacy 58 infertility 13 insurance 6 intended parents 47 ivf 14 legal concerns 33 medical procedures 9 miscarriage 3 multiple births 19 pregnancy 50 secondary infertility 3 sperm donation 2 uncategorized 5 world s oldest mom 1 blogroll 100 questions answers about infertility a journey through infertility a little pregnant american fertility association blog behind schedule conceive online finally it 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