Ralph M. Tsong
How Surrogates and Intended Parents in Washington state can receive paid leave
Washington State provides time off to its employees, including surrogates and intended parents, due to pregnancy, childbirth, or...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- May 18
- 2 min
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act Promises to Protect Surrogates and Pregnant Workers in Employment
The Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA) is a new law that was signed by President Biden last December 29, 2022 and into effect on June...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- May 5
- 3 min
What is Posthumous Reproduction?
Posthumous reproduction uses a deceased person’s gametes (egg or sperm) and assisted reproductive technology to produce a child. In this...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Apr 28
- 2 min
Debunking Surrogacy Misconceptions over Spanish TV star Ana Obregón’s surrogate baby
Recently, the 68-year-old Spanish celebrity spurred a debate in Spain after her picture carrying her surrogate-born baby came to light....
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Apr 19
- 2 min
California’s New Law Affects Donor Anonymity
Recently, California has implemented a law which will have an impact on anonymous sperm, egg and embryo (“gamete”) donations in the...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Apr 6
- 3 min
Surrogacy Film Review: Together Together (2021)
Synopsis Together Together is a 2021 film that explores a unique relationship between a single intended father and his gestational...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Mar 30
- 4 min
How to Find the Right Agency as an Intended Parent
If you are venturing into surrogacy, one of the first steps is to find the right agency as an intended parent for a smooth process....
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Mar 23
- 4 min
What's in an egg donation contract
Egg donor contract is legal, written agreements between the intended parents and the egg donor. The process of egg donation usually...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Mar 16
- 3 min
Oklahoma Court Grants Parentage to Sperm Donor Over Nonbiological Mom
Some states, such as California and Washington, have laws that guarantee the parentage of parents through third party assisted...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Mar 9
- 4 min
How to apply for California disability insurance as a surrogate
Pregnancy and childbirth can require a surrogate to take time off work, and that is why gestational surrogacy contracts provide for lost...
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Ralph M. Tsong
- Mar 2
- 3 min
Know Your Rights: Paid and Protected Leave in Surrogacy
The Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA) is a federal law that was enacted in 1993 and provides eligible employees with up to 12 weeks of unp
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Ralph M. Tsong
- May 19, 2022
- 2 min
Know the difference: traditional vs. gestational surrogacy
I have referred to surrogacy as one thing, but there are two types of surrogacy in California. “Traditional surrogacy” or “AI
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