Hip-Hip Hooray it’s Transfer Day! Wake,Pray, Transfer day! Sticky vibes! We have all seen the shirts, heard the phrases, and prayed the prayers. But what do you say or do when the embryo doesn’t stick? Unfortunately it does happen, and the most important thing to know is that it...
You have jumped through all the hoops and the day is finally arriving, delivery day!! You’re excited, nervous, and every emotion in between. So what should you expect on delivery day? The answer to this question is not so black-and-white. The truth is there are...
Surrogacy is a beautiful and complex journey, one that involves both an emotional and physical commitment. For intended parents, the process brings hope and excitement as they eagerly await the arrival of their baby. For surrogates, the experience is often marked by an incredible act...
Before the baby is born, both you and your intended parents will want to discuss breastfeeding. While breastmilk is not a requirement of surrogacy, it’s important to discuss with your intended parents their expectations or stance on you providing breastmilk for the baby. Before making any...
Surrogacy is an exciting path to parenthood, but the process can feel overwhelming. While our job is to walk you through every step, there is one step we can’t give you directions for, and that’s funding your surrogacy journey. There are many ways to fund...
Surrogacy is one of many family-building options available today. In general, we see four common types of Intended Parents that choose Surrogacy to build their families. Same Male Sex Couples In a same-sex male couple, the couple may pursue surrogacy because they want a genetic connection to...
What is the best way to talk to your surrogate? How often should you talk? How will you discuss different topics or scenarios? Should you go visit her, if so how often? Navigating through your surrogacy journey can be complicated. You want to be respectful of...
Your dreams are coming true! You’re having a baby through surrogacy. While you're excited and grateful for this woman who is carrying that dream come true, you ask yourself “How do I show her how much I love and appreciate her appropriately?”. Keep reading for...
Matching with a surrogate is a big and exciting step in the surrogacy journey. It can be easy to get swept up in the excitement of matching that you might not think it’s a big deal of who you’re matching with. Just remember, you will...
Surrogacy involves a lot of moving pieces, and can quickly feel overwhelming for all parties involved. We created this simple guide for Intended Parents to give an overall idea of what to expect throughout the Surrogacy process. As you review this checklist, please keep in...