If you are like many infertile couples - you are considering surrogacy to achieve your dreams of parenthood. For many intended parents the journey can be full of twists and turns depending on who you meet along the way. The guide is a collection of experiences and best practices based on the journey of one of the authors and data collected from several contributors to their blog. They have advocated to assist intended parents in evaluating their surrogacy options, looking at the various routes to value to reduce costs, and building the case for altruistic surrogacy over commercial arrangements. The guide contains insights from Ms. Daniels surrogate, other IPs she has helped provide insights and information to, and other credible sources based on her surrogacy experiences with the US and Mexico and others with India. Whether you are new to surrogacy or just starting out - this book is a must read. It will help intended parents avoid the hard lesson and treachery that some have faced at the hands of those that prey on their desire to be parents. This practical guide will help you cut through the information clutter to provide hard hitting facts, best practice processes and approaches to your surrogacy journey whether in the United States or abroad.