Take care with surrogacy firms

Re “Beverly Hills surrogacy firm accused of fraud and theft,” March 26

As co-owner of a surrogacy agency, I am saddened by reports of fraudulent behavior. Not everyone is out to take advantage of vulnerable parties. I entered this profession to give back to others, so they could be helped by someone who’d experienced the pain of infertility and who had trusted someone else to carry her child. The process is emotional and complex, and both intended parents and surrogates benefit from the guidance of an understanding, experienced party.

Surrogates and intended parents need to research carefully when selecting an agency. It is easy to jump in with your heart -- but thinking with your head can save time, money and heartache.

Kathryn Kaycoff-Manos

Encino