Rayven Perkins
Rayven Perkins is an author and two-time surrogate mother. To find out how to become a gestational surrogate mother, or more information on gestational surrogacy, please see her site What is a Gestational Surrogate Mother?
Articles by this Author
There's Nothing Traditional About Traditional Surrogacy
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 10/9/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
How do traditional surrogate mothers get pregnant? Put all your fears to rest and find out how this clinic preformed procedure is really done. It has nothing to do with swapping partners!
How to Afford Surrogacy
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 10/2/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
Finding and using a surrogate mother can be a very expensive way to start a family. Not every family has the money needed for such an undertaking. What methods of reducing the surrogacy price tag are available to intended parents?
How Old Should You Be for Surrogacy?
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 09/25/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
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As interest in surrogacy grows, many women are considering becoming a traditional or gestational surrogate mother. There are some guidelines, however, as to how old a surrogate needs to be.
Does Medicaid Cover Surrogacy?
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 09/18/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
Can you use Medicaid or other government assistance to help with the costs of surrogacy? Find out the answer to this common question about surrogate mothers.
Complete Your Own Family Before Becoming a Surrogate
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 09/11/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
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Many women who desire to become a surrogate mother choose to do so before they have completed their own families. Learn why this is not a good idea.
Can I Still Do IVF with My Tubes Tied?
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 09/4/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
A common question with those looking to become a surrogate mother or those looking to receive IVF infertility procedures is whether or not IVF is possible with your tubes tied. Read on to learn all about this.
Pros and Cons to a Surrogacy Agency
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 08/28/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
If you are considering surrogacy, either as an intended parent or surrogate mother, you will need to decide if you would like to match independently or through a surrogacy agency. Find out which is best for you.
Pros and Cons to Independent Surrogacy Matching
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 08/21/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
If you have considered becoming involved in surrogacy, either as an intended parent or surrogate mother, chances are you have started to think of the matching process. Is it better to use a surrogacy agency or to find a match on your own?
How to Tell Your Children About Surrogacy
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 08/2/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
Are you considering becoming a surrogate mother, or finding a surrogate mother to complete your family? If so, planning to tell your children about this choice can be intimidating, overwhelming and difficult. Read on for tips on how to make this transition smoother.
6 Things to Know Before Becoming a Gestational Surrogate Mother
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 07/24/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
Are you thinking about becoming a gestational surrogate mother? Before you jump in and try to look for intended parents, make sure you know these six things before you decide to become a surrogate mother.
How Being a Stay-at-Home Mom Saves You Money
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 05/30/2008
- Parenting
- Unrated
You probably think you can't afford to be a stay-at-home mom. You can't believe living without the second income is possible. If you stop and look at the numbers, however, you might just find you can't afford NOT to stay home.
Is It Hard to Give Up A Surrogate Baby?
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 05/7/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
How can women who decide to become surrogate mothers possibly give up the child they have carried for 9 months? Is it natural? What sort of mental preparation does one need?
Can I Become a Surrogate Mother if I Have Herpes?
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 05/6/2008
- Pregnancy and Family Planning
- Unrated
Herpes is a very common STD in the United States. Is it possible for a woman who has Herpes to become a surrogate mother? Will any clinic or intended parents accept her?
How I Scored Free Diapers for Life
- By Rayven Perkins
- Published 04/27/2008
- Parenting
- Unrated
You may think its a waste of time to clip a couple coupons to save a dollar off a bag of diapers, but what if you could get free diapers for life? I was able to do just that, trading some of my time and a few clips of my scissors in for thousands of free diapers, all by using coupons.
