Back home (or in your hotel if you had to travel) with your newborn, you enter the next phase of emotions: life as a new parent, with the added layer of reflecting on the surrogacy journey.

The day you’ve been dreaming about and anxiously awaiting finally arrives – your baby’s birth day. This moment is the climax of your emotional journey, and it can be more intense and beautiful than words can capture. Leading up to the birth, you may feel a cocktail of emotions: excitement, anxiety, disbelief, and overwhelming hope.

Pregnancy through surrogacy brings its own emotional rhythm: the joy of expectancy mixed with the complexity of watching someone else carry your child. In this post, we talk about the ups and downs intended parents often experience during the pregnancy itself.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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...

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Choosing an agency as a Surrogate aka gestational carrier (GC) is a big step in your surrogacy journey. It’s important to feel confident...

Discover the essential questions to ask when choosing a surrogacy agency, from services and screening to support systems.

If you’re considering surrogacy, you've probably come across the option to go independent, without an agency, versus working with an...