Jessica’s Birth Story: Arrival of Ruthie
At around 37 weeks pregnant I started having contractions on and off. I would have them for a couple hours but they would eventually fizzle. The intended fathers and I were in constant contact in anticipation for labor beginning at any moment. On Monday, January 7th,...
Ways to Connect with Baby during a Surrogate Pregnancy
As intended parents there are some wonderful ways to begin the bonding process with your baby while waiting for their arrival, beyond the excitement of nursery prep and creating lists of names to consider. Below are three main categories. Appointments In the beginning of your journey there will...
What is a Surrogate?
Gestational vs Traditional Did you know that there are two types of Surrogacy? They are referred to as Gestational Surrogacy and Traditional Surrogacy. Gestational Surrogacy is the most common type of surrogacy practiced in the United States. It is when an embryo that has been created using...
Geographical Distance between IPs and Surrogate
Whether you are an intended parent considering matching with a surrogate in another state, or a surrogate entering into a contract with IPs in a couple of counties over; here are some things to take into consideration and a few helpful tips. As an intended parent...
A Teen’s Perspective: Written by the son of a Gestational Surrogate
In 2011 I was in fourth grade, that is when my mom first told my siblings and I that she was going to be a surrogate. She explained to me that she was going to carry a child for someone who couldn't have a child...
Surrogate Spotlight
We would like to introduce you to one of our amazing surrogates, Kayla. She is a first time surrogate and is pregnant with one happy baby. At the beginning of Kayla's journey, she wrote on her blog about the choices that led her to becoming...