A Matter of Trust: The Guide to Gestational Surrogacy [Paperback]

Gail Dutton (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: April 1, 1997

Published in 1997, this book is a step-by-step guide to surrogate parenting. It discusses finding and working with a surrogate, what a surrogate program provides, what to include in the contracts, recommended testing for potential surrogates, detailed costs for each item related to surrogacy, the medical procedure, medications and their side effects, embryo cryopreservation, demographics of surrogates and surrogate couples and the effects of surrogacy upon children. One chapter outlines the laws in U.S. states and in Israel, South Africa, Canada, the United Kingdom, Denmark, Germany, France, Switzerland, New Zealand, Australia, Hong Kong, Japan and Russia. Jewish law also is discussed, along with the views of several Christian denominations and other religions regarding surogacy.

Editorial Reviews

From Scientific American

It's a fantastic book! I would love for everyone going through surrogacy to read this.

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A Matter of Trust has insights and information that you won't find anywhere else. If you're thinking about building your family through gestational surrogacy, put it on your 'must-read' list. -- Shirley Zager, director, The Organization of Parents Through Surrogacy

A Matter Of Trust is a well written, comprehensive, and much needed guide to "gestational surrogacy" for couples contemplating surrogacy as a way to become parents. It provides a step-by-step, dollar-by-dollar guide to the surrogacy process including state and international laws, costs, ethics, current medical procedures, demographics of surrogates, and couples and criteria with which to compare fertility centers, surrogacy programs and potential surrogets. The author writes with a particular authority being the mother of identical twins born thanks to gestational surrogacy and as a science writer with over 500 articles in print. -- Midwest Book Review

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Product Details

• Paperback: 239 pages
• Publisher: Clouds Publishing; 1st edition (April 1, 1997)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0965596605
• ISBN-13: 978-0965596602
• Product Dimensions: 8.4 x 5.4 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 10.4 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #1,570,418 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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13 of 13 people found the following review helpful:

2.0 out of 5 stars Out of Date, September 2, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: A Matter of Trust: The Guide to Gestational Surrogacy (Paperback)

This book is horribly out of date, vague and poorly edited. I found a few pieces of information helpful but not much. I will certainly look for a more current book this time around. Many of the examples refer to California and are, therefore, very misleading. You'd be better off with internet research.

4 of 6 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars A surrogacy must have!, August 3, 2001

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Casey Choate (San Diego, CA United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: A Matter of Trust: The Guide to Gestational Surrogacy (Paperback)

A Matter of Trust by Gail Dutton is a "must have" for anyone considering surrogacy of any type. It not only gives the reader pointers on expenses, contracts, and logistics, it also covers the emotional aspect of infertility and the hopes involved in conceiving a baby. It is written in a caring, knowledgable manner without a lot of medical jargon. It also has numerous resources for individuals seeking information on surrogacy. Before you sign anything, read this book!