Today, we're honored to spotlight Zarah, an extraordinary individual who embodies the values of diversity and compassion as a surrogate for SurrogateFirst.  Zarah's journey as a Black surrogate is a powerful reminder of the importance of representation and visibility within the surrogacy landscape. By sharing her story with authenticity and grace, Zarah empowers others to embrace their own paths and celebrates the richness of diversity that enriches our community. At SurrogateFirst, we stand alongside Zarah in supporting her mission to make a difference in the lives of others through surr ..read more

Our "Intended Parent Surrogacy Survey: Benefits Equality & Employee Retention" brings a unique perspective of how infertility benefits impacts employees attitudes towards its employer in terms of retention, recruitment and overall satisfaction. Learn about the pressing challenges facing those with infertility issues and discover the best advice from experienced intended parents that have completed a surrogacy journey.   View the entire report here: qrco.de/IP2023  Executive Summary Benefits Equality is Mainstreamed Knowledge of infertility & surrogacy issues are b ..read more

  SurrogateFirst's Intended Parent Survey 2023 shares the results from experienced intended parents that started their families via surrogacy and those that are considering surrogacy. Our goal is to share data driven findings based on real surrogacy experiences that will bring key learnings for future intended parents, to help further educate society about the needed support intended parents need to start a family and to support the surrogacy community as a whole. Please review the executive summary below or follow this link: qrco.de/IP2023_Overall     Surr ..read more

In the world of surrogacy, understanding the motivations that propel women to become surrogates is critical to both intended parents and those researching to become surrogates. To this end, a data-driven approach reveals a heartening narrative of altruism and empathy. A significant 72% of surrogates underscored "the desire to help a couple have a family" as the most important factor driving their decision to embark on this selfless journey. This number is a profound testament to the human heart's boundless capacity and the lengths surrogates are willing to traverse to help intended parents ach ..read more

SurrogateFirst State of Surrogacy 2023 survey results are now available! The survey goal is to help bring to light the challenges and trends in surrogacy to help all parties involved to have a safer, smoother and successful journey.    EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Surrogates are truly special. The#1 and #2 most important factorto choosing to become a surrogate is "The desire to help a couple have a family" and "Calling to help others in need."Furthermore, they are more educated and have a higher household income than theaverage American woman. Surrogates are HAPPY!How Happy? 8 out of 10 surroga ..read more

One of the most common questions we get from intended parents is: what's the best way to choose a surrogate? After all, the surrogacy process can feel like a whirlwind if you're unsure how to move forward. Our surrogacy agency family is here to help!  We can perform the initial screening and qualification before matching you with a surrogate of your choosing. Otherwise, you'll have to do it all yourself, which can be daunting when you have to vet a dozen candidates or more. Our surrogacy progress sorts through the best surrogates who've been vetted against our profess ..read more

Third-party reproduction is defined as when someone, other than the parents directly involved in childbirth, assist in the fertility process. Third-party reproduction can come in many forms, so we'll go through them in this article to give you the information you need. You may think you need a lot of assistance, but in reality, you may do well with the minimal involvement of a third party! The consideration all depends on your unique medical history and how you want the surrogate pregnancy to proceed because there are many avenues from which to choose. Ultimately, we can help you make th ..read more

As we enter into the second half of 2022, we are happy to announce our first surrogacy interview with National Public Radio's (NPR) 1A (First Amendment) Talk show! The show is produced by WAMU 88.5 servicing the Washington DC metro! In this long-ranging interview about the strain the pandemic is putting on the surrogacy industry, our very own Program Director, Ashley Mareko, was invited to speak about her experience as a fourth-time surrogate! Ashley is joined by: Dr. Deepika Garg, MD OBGYN; professor of obstetrics, gynecology and reproductive sciences at the Yale University School ..read more

Did you know that induced lactation for mothers of babies birthed by a surrogate is an option for those interested?  Though the process can be lengthy, taking several months to complete, it can be done with the help of a medical professional.  You also must be careful about keeping the lactation process moving forward for as long as the baby needs nutrition. Otherwise, you'll stop making milk when the baby needs feeding most.   Still, even if that happens, you can start relactation exercises to get back on track. Just because you didn't naturally give birth to your surroga ..read more

Your surrogacy coordinator is there to lend a helping hand, and will play a major role in your surrogacy journey. Here's what to know about the role of surrogacy coordinator at a surrogacy agency. What is the purpose of my surrogacy coordinator? The primary purpose of a surrogacy coordinator is to advise and educate you on what to expect while guiding you through each step from the initial application to the final health screenings. Surrogacy coordinators, like those who endeavor for surrogates for SurrogateFirst, also provide the bridge between surrogates and the intended parents. This is arg ..read more