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 […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogates Share Their Motivation for Helping Intended Parents
Why do you want to be a surrogate? This is one of the first questions we ask our gestational carriers during the application process. Oftentimes they will mention a family member or friend who has experienced infertility. Other times, it is simply that as mothers themselves, they cannot imagine what it would be like not […]
November 9, 2024
Explaining surrogacy to family & friends
Navigating discussions about gestational surrogacy with friends and family can indeed be challenging, given the complexity and sensitivity of the topic. Your approach to communicating your decision is key to fostering understanding and support from your loved ones. Here’s are some helpful tips: Communicating Your Decision: Explain Your Reasoning: Clearly convey why gestational surrogacy […]
November 9, 2024
Surrogacy Resources
Our agency is committed to guiding and supporting you throughout your journey to parenthood and beyond. These resources cover various aspects, from informative books and children’s literature to support groups and connections with others sharing similar experiences. Here’s a summary of the resources you provide: Books for Intended Parents: “Surrogacy Was the Way” by Zara […]
November 9, 2024
Embryo Grading
There is a lot of planning and research that goes into gestational surrogacy. Many thoughts about surrogacy revolve around emotions and relationships such as the heartbreak of infertility and the importance of trust and a connection between the surrogate, the agency, and the intended parents. But one of the most essential factors to understand is […]
November 9, 2024
What are gift ideas for my surrogate?
Many Intended Parents ask our team about recommended gifts for their surrogate through the process. While there is NO obligation, we compiled a list of ideas & even asked some of current surrogates on any gifts they may have received. It’s heartwarming to see your consideration and care for your gestational surrogate during this journey. […]
November 9, 2024
A Journey To Parenthood
Michael, a single man in his forties yearning to embrace fatherhood, made a determined choice to have a child through IVF/Surrogacy, recognizing it as the most fitting path for his life. The challenges of international adoption, further complicated by the impact of Covid, as well as the complexities of adopting within the US, led him […]
November 9, 2024
From Our Hearts to Yours
Welcome to the incredible adventure of Marissa and Kevin, a lively family of four who absolutely adore exciting escapades, outdoor fun, and the warm embrace of togetherness. Their love for quality family time is unshakable, but their journey to expand their family took an unexpected and beautiful twist, introducing them to an extraordinary woman named […]
November 9, 2024
Resources for LGBTQ+ Intended Parents
The number of LGBTQ+ families is growing rapidly in the United States. According to the LGBTQ Family Building Survey, published by Family Equality in 2019, 63% of LGBTQ Millennials (ages 18-35) are considering expanding their families, primarily through assisted reproductive technology, foster care and adoption. The journey to parenthood can be challenging for LGBTQ+ couples […]
November 9, 2024
Explaining surrogacy to family and friends
These helpful tips for navigating the process of sharing your surrogacy journey with friends and family. Gestational surrogacy can indeed be a complex and sensitive topic, and it’s important to approach it with understanding and patience. When it comes to discussing your decision with loved ones, it’s crucial to convey why gestational surrogacy is the […]
