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Meeting Your Surrogate – Building Trust and Connection
After choosing surrogacy, the next major emotional milestone is meeting your potential surrogate. This match meeting can be nerve-wracking and exciting, like being set up for one of the most important partnerships of your life. In this post, we explore how trust and emotional connection blossom in those early conversations.
Tanya Zlock
6 days ago2 min read
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From Heartbreak to Hope – Deciding on Surrogacy
The path to parenthood is rarely straightforward, especially for intended parents exploring surrogacy. This journey often begins with deep sorrow and countless unanswered questions. But amidst that heartbreak, a new glimmer of possibility appears. This post dives into that pivotal emotional moment—deciding to pursue surrogacy—and how hope begins to take root again.
Tanya Zlock
May 62 min read
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Surrogacy Law & Contracts: What Intended Parents and Surrogates Should Know
Surrogacy involves not just a medical process, but also a legal framework that protects everyone involved – the intended parents, the surrogate, and of course, the baby. Surrogacy laws can vary widely depending on where you live, and having a solid contract is essential for a smooth journey.
Tanya Zlock
May 110 min read
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Surrogacy Glossary: 10 Terms to Know
Surrogacy comes with a lot of new terminology and abbreviations. If you’re just starting out, it might feel like people are speaking a different language! Don’t worry – we’ve got you covered. Below are 10 key surrogacy terms you should know. Understanding these will help you feel more confident and informed as you navigate the surrogacy journey.
Tanya Zlock
Apr 2140 min read
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Choosing the Best Formula for Your Baby: Why Holle and Other Top Brands Stand Out
When it comes to feeding your baby, choosing the right formula is crucial, especially for intended parents in surrogacy journeys where the surrogate may not be able or willing to pump breast milk.
Tanya Zlock
Apr 143 min read
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Surrogacy Myths Debunked
Surrogacy is a beautiful way to build families, but it’s also surrounded by many myths and misconceptions. If you’re new to surrogacy or...
Tanya Zlock
Apr 74 min read
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Michigan Legalizes Compensated Surrogacy – A New Era for Growing Families in Michigan
From Prohibition to Progress: Surrogacy in Michigan Then and Now For decades, Michigan stood alone with one of the nation’s harshest...
Tanya Zlock
Apr 26 min read
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How to Emotionally Prepare for Being a Surrogate
What you should consider before saying yes to the journey Becoming a surrogate is a beautiful and selfless decision—but it’s also one...
Tanya Zlock
Mar 283 min read
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Understanding the Michigan Surrogacy Law Change: What It Means for You as a Surrogate
Surrogacy has always been a legal option for building families in Michigan, but until recently, compensated surrogacy was prohibited....
Tanya Zlock
Mar 103 min read
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Requirements to Be a Surrogate: What You Need to Know
Becoming a surrogate is a profound and generous act, providing an incredible gift to intended parents longing to start or expand their...
Tanya Zlock
Mar 43 min read
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The Surrogacy Timeline: What to Expect from Start to Finish
Surrogacy is a life-changing journey that brings families together in the most extraordinary way. Whether you're an intended parent or a...
Tanya Zlock
Feb 242 min read
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How to Talk to Family and Friends About Becoming a Surrogate
Deciding to become a surrogate is a deeply personal and rewarding choice. However, sharing this decision with family and friends can feel...
Tanya Zlock
Feb 183 min read
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Letters to Future Surrogates: Words of Encouragement from Those Who’ve Been There
Becoming a surrogate is a life-changing decision that requires strength, compassion, and a heart full of love. For women considering this...
Tanya Zlock
Feb 113 min read
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Behind the Scenes at Stork Connections: Our Commitment to You
Starting Stork Connections has been one of the most rewarding and challenging journeys of my life. Although I’ve worked in the surrogacy...
Tanya Zlock
Feb 33 min read
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Top Questions Every Surrogate Should Ask a Surrogacy Agency
Choosing an agency as a Surrogate aka gestational carrier (GC) is a big step in your surrogacy journey. It’s important to feel confident...
Tanya Zlock
Nov 5, 20244 min read
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Top 10 Questions to Ask When Interviewing Surrogacy Agencies
Discover the essential questions to ask when choosing a surrogacy agency, from services and screening to support systems.
Tanya Zlock
Oct 30, 20244 min read
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Independent vs. Agency Surrogacy: What’s the True Cost of Each Option?
If you’re considering surrogacy, you've probably come across the option to go independent, without an agency, versus working with an...
Tanya Zlock
Oct 28, 20244 min read
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Agency vs. Independent: Choosing the Right Path as a Surrogate
As a Surrogate (GC), deciding whether to work with an agency or go independent is a big choice that can shape your entire surrogacy...
Tanya Zlock
Oct 26, 20244 min read
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Finding a New Path: Knowing When to Transition from IVF to Surrogacy
Embarking on the journey to parenthood can be an emotional rollercoaster, especially for those facing fertility challenges. If you’re...
Tanya Zlock
Oct 7, 20244 min read
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Dear Future Surrogate: A Letter to the Woman Who’s Considering Surrogacy
For anyone considering becoming a surrogate, it’s a journey filled with questions, excitement, and maybe a little uncertainty. Taking...
Tanya Zlock
Oct 5, 20244 min read
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