November 9, 2024
Fertility Coach Offers Tips for How to Move Forward After a Miscarriage
According to the American Pregnancy Association, 10% to 15% of pregnancies end in miscarriage. Any intended parent who has experienced a miscarriage – either personally or via a gestational carrier – knows how devastating the loss is and how difficult it can be to move forward. Nina Cowan, a certified fertility coach, mindfulness coach, […]
November 9, 2024
Louisiana Family’s Surrogacy Journey
It wasn’t long after meeting Daphne, mother of two, that Hank’s bachelor spirit was tamed. The two were soon happily married and ready to begin a family of their own. Although both Hank and Daphne wished to have a baby together, certain roadblocks stood in their way; Daphne is a cancer survivor, and thus unable […]
November 9, 2024
Timeline for Intended Parents
Welcome! You are either thinking about surrogacy or you are embarking on your surrogacy journey! We know that it can be overwhelming with all of the calendars, appointments, and steps so we wanted to help guide you with this timeline. Of course, you have your personal care coordinator and our team that will also be […]
November 9, 2024
Questions from First Time Intended Parents
For intended parents (IPs), the beginning of the surrogacy journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. There is so much to look forward to but also many facets of the process to navigate. IPs naturally have many questions, and our goal as an agency is to provide you with education and guidance so that you […]
November 9, 2024
Making the Right Match
As the old saying goes, when you find “the one,” you’ll know. Oftentimes, this saying will also ring true for Intended Parents finding their Surrogate. Many factors come into play when choosing a Surrogate, including personal views, history, and personality types. Finding the right Surrogate is one of the most important decisions of your life […]
November 9, 2024
Questions Intended Parents have about Delivery Day…
As intended parents, delivery day is the pinnacle of your surrogacy journey. We understand you may have questions surrounding the logistics of this special day, so we have tried to answer these questions for you below. Will I be able to make the delivery in time? This is a great conversation to have with your […]
November 9, 2024
Waiting for Your Baby’s Delivery
Pregnancy is an exciting journey, but because Intended Parents are not carrying the baby, some parents can feel disconnected or impatient. Sharing the exciting news with friends and family, and building a strong bond with your Surrogate are great ways to play an active role during the pregnancy. However, preparing your home and life for […]
November 9, 2024
New IVF Language
When you first begin to investigate surrogacy, you may be overwhelmed by the number of terms and abbreviations you might have never heard before. Whether you’re considering creating your family through surrogacy or thinking about becoming a surrogate yourself, there’s a lot to learn. Here’s a quick guide to some of the most common terms: […]
November 9, 2024
Bonding with your new baby
Bonding with your baby as an intended mother after a surrogate pregnancy can indeed bring about mixed emotions and concerns. Here are helpful steps and suggestions to facilitate a smooth bonding process: Before the Birth: Acknowledge Your Feelings: Don’t suppress mixed emotions. Seek support from a therapist if needed to cope with feelings of loss […]
