If you are going to become a parent through surrogacy, you will have to navigate your relationship with your Surrogate, your caseworker, and all of the doctors involved in your case. It is difficult to navigate everything and there are times when you may feel like you are overwhelmed. That’s normal! The path to parenthood isn’t easy, no matter who you are or what path you take.  Everything Starts With Communication We will stress the importance of communication as often as we can. Good communication is key to any kind of relationship, but it is even more important during the surrogacy pro ..read more

Thanks to technology, parenthood has changed a lot. There are many things that are easier because of technology and a lot of things that are harder because of it. You are going to have to think through many things that you never thought about before when it comes to your use of social media and other forms of technology. One thing we do suggest, however, is that you download some pregnancy apps. This may seem strange because you aren’t physically pregnant, but it can help you feel like the important part of the puzzle that you are. Here are some of our favorites: What to Expect You’ve probably ..read more

If you are looking into using surrogacy to become a parent, you may have noticed that there aren’t any Surrogates from where you are or in your area. The problem is that every state has different requirements for Surrogates and it is just easier to become Surrogates in certain places – that’s why you’ll see surrogacy agencies working with the same people. Whether you are looking to become a parent within the next year or you are just gaining some foundational information, you should know that location does theoretically matter when it comes to surrogacy, but it isn’t something that should stop ..read more

Surrogacy journeys are beautiful experiences, but there are some things that intended parents are going to have to keep in mind when they decide to work with a Gestational Surrogate. There is a lot of information out there about surrogacy for Intended Parents, and details about what the experience will be like, but there are some things that just go unmentioned or avoided. Things that we really do need to talk about and we encourage everyone involved to think about before they agree to surrogacy. We will detail some of those here, but if you have any questions or concerns moving forward, you a ..read more

If you are considering surrogacy, one of the most important things to keep in mind is your medical insurance. Medical insurance in the United States is a hot topic for many reasons, and it is one of the biggest concerns about people looking into the surrogacy process: whether they are going to become a Surrogate or want to build their families. The difference between having medical insurance for a Surrogate and not having insurance is paramount – to the point that most surrogacy agencies won’t work with anyone who doesn’t currently have insurance. Does Health Insurance Cover Surrogacy? Before ..read more

In today’s world, having values is important and can dictate a lot about your Intended Parent journey. Most people think that values will limit their journeys and make it harder, but that isn’t always our experience. Instead, having values that you stick to will make this experience more precious, deeper, and more personal to you. We have values as well! We do a lot of research and talk to our Gestational Surrogates for a long time before we work with them. We have a strict set of requirements that we must adhere to, but we go above and beyond that. For more information about the surrogacy pro ..read more

The first time you meet with a surrogacy agency, you will want to ask some questions. These questions are going to help you choose the right surrogacy agency and they can even define your relationship with the surrogacy agency moving forward. It is important to have these questions prepared and maybe even written down before you talk to the staff at a surrogacy agency. Why? Working with a surrogacy agency is a beautiful experience, but it is something most people don’t know about. When you talk to a surrogacy agency, you are gathering new information while remaining hopeful about the future: t ..read more

If you are going to be a Surrogate and you plan to have any kind of in-person relationship with the Intended Parents you are carrying a baby for, you may be nervous about meeting them for the first time. This is a completely normal thing and it can actually be good: it is a sign that you are ready and willing to make this relationship one that is positive and productive. After all, depending on the terms of your agreement, you will be spending more than a year with these parents from the start of the process to the end. So how can you reduce some of that anxiety around meeting Intended Parents ..read more

As an Intended Parent going through the surrogacy process, it can be extremely difficult to prepare for your first meeting with your Surrogate. Why? It feels like a bit of a job interview and you don’t want to come across too strong or scare someone away. Surely, if you have gone through your own fertility journey and struggled, dealing with another loss or the idea of missing another chance can weigh heavily in your mind. We understand that fear, but you also need to know that Surrogates are among some of the most selfless people on the planet. They are there to help you and many of them unde ..read more

If you are looking for a US surrogacy agency to help you become a parent, but you live outside of the United States, what should you be looking for? It can be scary to work with an agency that isn’t an easy car ride away, but there are many reasons why someone comes to the United States for their surrogacy journey. Many international parents have gone through the process a few times. Not all international surrogacy agencies are created equally, however. There are some agencies that are perfectly fine for domestic surrogacy, but when it comes to international surrogacy, they don’t have the expe ..read more