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Your embryo was PGT-A normal. Top grade. The transfer went perfectly.
Then — a negative beta.
At Ivy Surrogacy, we help intended parents understand why this happens and what comes next.
Here's what the science says about euploid embryo implantation failure 🧵👇
📊 THE REAL NUMBERS
Live birth rate per single euploid frozen blastocyst transfer: 50–60%
That means roughly 1 in 3 euploid embryos won't result in a live birth — even under ideal conditions.
A 2023 systematic review in Human Reproduction Update analyzed 370+ studies and called this "the black box of implantation."
🔬 THREE CATEGORIES OF FAILURE
1. Embryonic factors beyond chromosomes
→ Gene expression errors
→ Mitochondrial dysfunction
→ Undetected mosaicism that PGT-A can miss
2. Uterine & endometrial conditions
→ Lining thickness below optimal
→ Receptivity window misalignment (ERA testing can help)
→ Chronic endometritis (often silent)
3. Systemic health factors
→ Thyroid dysfunction
→ Autoimmune conditions
→ BMI outside optimal range
📈 GRADE & DAY STILL MATTER
Among euploid embryos:
• Day 5 outperforms Day 6 and Day 7
• AA/AB grades have better outcomes than lower grades
🤰 SURROGACY CONTEXT
Surrogacy optimizes many uterine variables — but embryonic biology travels with the embryo. It's not a guarantee against implantation failure.
💡 THE GOOD NEWS
One failed transfer ≠ future failure. Cumulative success rises with each euploid transfer. Your team can investigate and optimize before trying again.
Navigating this is hard. Ivy Surrogacy is here to help you understand the process and plan your next steps with confidence. Reach out to our team anytime.
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The Matching Process: More Than Meets the Eye
At Ivy Surrogacy, we know that a successful match is never just about paperwork or profiles. A strong match is the foundation of a smooth and meaningful surrogacy journey—for both surrogates and intended parents.
That’s why our matching process is built on empathy, experience, and personalized care.
💬 Values, Preferences & Communication
Every match starts with understanding expectations. We talk about:
• Communication frequency during the journey
• Expectations around medical appointments and delivery
• Views on sensitive decisions such as reduction or termination
• Whether updates, photos, or video calls are comfortable for both sides
Some surrogates enjoy frequent connection and building a lasting bond.
Others prefer clear boundaries with structured updates.
Neither is right or wrong—compatibility is what matters.
🏳️🌈 Family Structures Matter
We proudly work with many types of families, including:
• Heterosexual couples
• Gay couples
• Lesbian couples
• Single mothers
• Single fathers
Some surrogates feel especially inspired to help LGBTQ+ couples build their first family.
Others may prefer helping a single parent or a couple with shared cultural values.
Respecting these preferences helps create stronger, happier matches.
🧬 Medical & Legal Compatibility
A good match also requires careful review of important factors:
• Pregnancy and birth history
• Surrogacy-friendly insurance coverage
• State surrogacy laws
• Any history of pregnancy complications
Our team works closely with medical and legal experts to ensure everything aligns smoothly.
🗺️ Logistics Behind the Scenes
We also coordinate practical details such as:
• Travel distance for clinic visits
• Whether intended parents want to attend key milestones
• Fresh vs frozen embryo transfer
• Egg or sperm donation arrangements
All of this happens behind the scenes—so both sides can focus on the journey itself.
💖 The Moment When It Just Feels Right
After all the preparation, the most important moment often comes during the first video call.
A surrogate may say:
“I just knew they were the family I wanted to help.”
An intended parent might share:
“She reminded me of my sister—warm, kind, and instantly trustworthy.”
That emotional connection can’t be forced—but when it happens, everything else becomes easier.
🌟 Why the Right Match Matters
When the right surrogate meets the right intended parents:
• Communication feels natural
• Stress decreases
• Trust grows quickly
• The journey becomes joyful—not just successful
That’s why we never rush the process.
Because the care put into matching shapes the entire experience.
✨ Thinking about becoming a surrogate—or looking for the right match?
Ivy Surrogacy is here to guide you every step of the way.
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Thinking about becoming a surrogate? Here’s what the journey typically looks like 💛
1️⃣ Initial screening
Phone call, medical record review, and pre-qualification.
2️⃣ Matching
Meet intended parents via video call. If both sides feel aligned — it’s a match!
3️⃣ Medical screening
Bloodwork, ultrasound, and clinic approval.
4️⃣ Legal contracts
Attorneys finalize a clear agreement before any medication begins.
5️⃣ Medication & monitoring
Hormone meds (often injections) + local bloodwork and ultrasounds.
6️⃣ Embryo transfer
A quick, usually painless procedure — followed by 48 hours of rest.
7️⃣ Pregnancy confirmation
Two rising HCG blood tests = official congratulations 🎉
8️⃣ Prenatal care & delivery
Graduate from the fertility clinic around 10–12 weeks and continue care with your OB until delivery.
Travel (if needed) is typically just twice — for screening and transfer — and all related expenses are covered.
It’s a structured, supported, and deeply meaningful journey — and you’re never walking it alone.
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A Little Salty Fries… Maybe a Little Good Luck? 🍟���
How did eating fries after an embryo transfer become a “thing” in the fertility world?
It actually started with practicality. In earlier fertility protocols, patients at higher risk for ovarian hyperstimulation syndrome (OHSS) were sometimes advised to increase salt intake after egg retrieval. And when people think “salty food,” fries are usually the first thing that comes to mind.
Over time, this small suggestion turned into a lighthearted tradition — especially after embryo transfer. Many intended parents and surrogates now stop for fries on the way home, turning it into a fun ritual filled with hope.
Is there scientific proof that fries improve implantation? No.
But does a simple, comforting tradition help ease nerves during such an emotional moment? Absolutely.
Some swear by a specific fast-food chain. Others say any salty snack will do. We don’t judge — if a small order of fries brings comfort and a smile, that’s what matters (everything in moderation, of course 😉).
Have you heard of — or tried — any fertility traditions or good-luck rituals? We’d love to hear them!
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What Happens After an Embryo Transfer? 🧬
The transfer may be over — but the journey is just beginning.
Here’s what typically comes next:
🛌 Day 1: Full rest
🚶 Day 2: Light movement at home
📅 Day 7–9: First blood test to check HCG levels
📈 48 hours later: Second test to confirm levels are rising appropriately
🩺 Week 6–7: First ultrasound to detect a heartbeat
If HCG trigger shots were used, avoid testing too early — bloodwork is the most reliable confirmation.
Most surrogates continue medication and monitoring until 10–12 weeks, then “graduate” from the fertility clinic to their OB for routine prenatal care.
The two-week wait can feel long. Mild cramping or light spotting can be normal — but heavy bleeding or severe pain should always be reported.
Every step matters. Every milestone counts. 💛
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Traveling During a Surrogacy Journey ✈️
Your surrogacy journey may truly include a few journeys along the way. While many appointments happen close to home, most surrogates travel at least twice — once for medical screening and once for embryo transfer.
Here’s what to expect:
✔️ Medical screening trip — often a same-day visit arranged and supported by your case manager
✔️ Embryo transfer trip — flights and hotel provided, followed by 48 hours of rest
✔️ Most bloodwork and ultrasounds completed locally near home
✔️ Prenatal care and delivery usually happen in your own community
With thoughtful planning and full coordination, travel becomes a smooth part of the process — allowing surrogates to focus on what matters most: a healthy pregnancy and a growing family.
#SurrogacyJourney #SurrogateLife #IVF #FamilyBuilding #SurrogacySupport
A Surrogacy Success Story 💛
After years of failed IVF cycles, Marie (name changed) finally had two PGT-A normal embryos — her last precious chance at becoming a mother. She chose an experienced surrogate, Rachel, whose past journeys had all led to healthy births.
But an unexpected test result suggested possible risk, and doctors recommended finding a new surrogate. Marie faced an incredibly difficult decision: trust medical data alone, or also consider Rachel’s proven history.
Together with her medical team, she chose a balanced path — additional treatment before transfer to minimize risk.
The result?
✨ A successful transfer
✨ A smooth pregnancy
✨ A healthy baby girl born at full term
This journey reminds us that surrogacy is not just science or statistics — it’s also trust, collaboration, and courage.
Every family’s path is unique, but hope often grows where careful decisions and compassionate support meet.
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Why Ivy Surrogacy Charges Agency Fees Only After a Surrogate Passes Medical and Psychological Screening
In many surrogacy programs, intended parents are asked to pay agency fees as soon as they are matched with a surrogate — or even after an initial consultation just to join a waiting list. Unfortunately, at that stage, there is no guarantee the surrogate will successfully pass medical or psychological screening.
If screening is unsuccessful, families may face delays, uncertainty, and significant financial loss.
💡 At Ivy Surrogacy, we do things differently.
We only charge our agency fee after a surrogate has successfully completed both medical and psychological screening.
This approach reduces early financial risk and allows intended parents to move forward with confidence.
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✨ Our Client-First Policy
✔ No agency fee at the matching stage
✔ Fees charged only after screening approval
✔ Immediate rematch if screening is not passed — no additional agency fee
✔ Full flexibility for intended parents before payment
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🤝 What We Do Before Any Agency Fee Is Charged
Even before payment, our team actively supports your journey by:
• Carefully pre-screening surrogate candidates
• Coordinating medical record reviews with fertility clinics
• Arranging and guiding match meetings
• Assisting surrogates through medical exams and psychological evaluations
• Creating a clear timeline and next-step plan for intended parents
(Note: Medical exams, psychological evaluations, and related travel expenses are paid directly to third-party providers and are not agency fees.)
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🔄 What Happens If a Surrogate Does Not Pass Screening?
✔ We immediately begin a new matching process
✔ No agency fee is charged by Ivy Surrogacy
✔ Intended parents remain free to pause or explore other options
We believe trust should be earned through service — not enforced by contracts.
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🌱 Why We Choose This Model
Our policy reflects our core values:
• Integrity — We charge fees only after progress is confirmed
• Transparency — Families know exactly when and why they pay
• Families First — Helping create families matters more than protecting cash flow
Starting a surrogacy journey should feel secure, supported, and hopeful — not financially risky.
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Surrogacy is beautiful — but often misunderstood.
Here are 4 common myths (and the facts) about gestational surrogacy 👇
✨ Myth 1: The surrogate will want to keep the baby
Fact: In gestational surrogacy, the surrogate has no genetic connection to the child. Legal agreements and psychological screening ensure clear roles from the start.
💛 Myth 2: Surrogates do it only for money
Compensation recognizes time and commitment, but most surrogates are motivated by the desire to help others build a family.
🤝 Myth 3: Surrogacy is just “renting a womb”
Surrogacy is a deeply collaborative journey involving medical care, legal protection, and strong emotional support — not a transaction.
🩺 Myth 4: Surrogacy is too risky
Only healthy women with successful pregnancy histories qualify, and medical teams closely monitor every step to protect both surrogate and baby.
When myths fade, understanding begins — and families are created through trust, compassion, and science.
#Surrogacy #GestationalSurrogacy #FamilyBuilding #SurrogateJourney
Supporting your partner through surrogacy is more than showing up—it’s listening, learning, and standing beside her every step of the way.
From attending appointments to offering emotional reassurance, your support makes a powerful difference in her journey—and in the family she’s helping create. 💙
At Ivy Surrogacy, we believe surrogacy is a team journey, and partners matter.
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