Stephani Pegg is a gestational surrogate with Worldwide Surrogacy. She completed her first surrogacy journey in 2020 and is currently planning a second journey—a sibling journey—with the same set of Intended Parents. This is her story, in her words ..read more

As a surrogate, one of the most important steps you will take on your journey is matching with your Intended Parents. During this stage, it is essential to ensure that your values are aligned with those of your Intended Parents to allow for the most seamless and successful journey possible ..read more

This is Courtney's story, a three-time surrogate with Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists. At the time of writing, Courtney had just undergone an embryo transfer five days prior—the beginning of her third surrogacy journey and her first sibling journey.  ..read more

This is Windy's story, a first-time surrogate with Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists. At the time of writing, Windy is nearing the end of her second trimester and is looking forward to delivering her Intended Parents' baby in Summer 2021. One day, Windy was talking with a close friend when her friend shared some very exciting news: She was pregnant with twins! Excitedly, Windy started to congratulate her on her growing family when her friend stopped her, laughing: "Oh, these aren't mine ..read more

Are you interested in becoming a gestational surrogate? Keep these things in mind before you take the first steps towards the journey of a lifetime. The following factors may have an impact on your qualifications—and/or the timeline—of your surrogacy journey ..read more

Worldwide Surrogacy Specialists celebrated National Surrogacy Awareness Month by conducting a survey to determine how much people know about starting a family using surrogacy. The findings are especially intriguing as recent legal changes have made gestational surrogacy a viable family-building option for couples facing infertility, as well as same-sex couples hoping to experience the joy of parenthood.  ..read more

A reputable surrogacy agency will have successful experience matching surrogates with Intended Parents. When working with WSS, once a potential Intended Parent is presented to a surrogate, a Skype or phone call will soon be arranged so both parties can speak directly. It is important to make sure the Intended Parents’ values, wants, and expectations align with yours as a surrogate. Use the first conversation to get the answers that will help you decide if this is the right family for you ..read more

Surrogacy continues to play a vital role in growing many modern families. Since 1989, when Arkansas became one of the first states to enact surrogacy-friendly laws in the United States, gestational surrogacy has grown increasingly popular as a family-building option for couples and individuals. Even before the late 80's when the United States began embracing the practice, surrogacy as a practice has been well-documented in history. Here's how the history of surrogacy has evolved over time ..read more

Founder and Legal Director, Victoria T. Ferrara, will be returning to the Frank H. Netter M.D. School of Medicine at Quinnipiac University on March 10, 2021 to provide an in-depth lecture on surrogacy, assisted reproduction, egg donation, and sperm donation ..read more

Every time I talk with prospective parents considering surrogacy, one of the main topics is medical insurance. The focus is generally on various options for maternity medical insurance and coverage for the newborn babies. The difference in cost between having medical insurance or not can be drastic ..read more