We connect
amazing moms
with future parents
for an incredible journey.
We connect
amazing moms
with future parents
for an incredible journey.
This isn't just any
Surrogacy Journey...
…and we’re not a typical surrogacy agency. That’s why surrogates choose us first.
And it’s why we have one of the best surrogate support platforms in the industry.
For the last 3 years, Surrogacy Is has been inspiring the most amazing moms to become surrogates, helping them find their perfect agency, and supporting them along the way, at no cost to them.
That’s how we’ve helped over 1500 candidates start their surrogacy journeys since 2020.
In our search to find the “perfect agency” for the incredible moms who choose to become surrogates, we’ve learned so much. We’ve learned how some of the most solid and supportive agencies thrive, and we’ve learned where many break down, even the best ones.
And in this search, we’ve realized something… to find our ideal agency, we needed to create it ourselves… and now we’ve done just that.
Surrogacy stories from
Real-Life Supermoms
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Here's what to know about how we advocate for surrogates...
We’ve designed our agency with YOU in mind…
We will be honest about whether or not we have parents who are looking for candidates just like you. If we don’t have the right match for you, we can share your profile with our partner agencies that we’ve vetted and trust, so you don’t waste hours filling out long-form applications only to be turned away or ignored or worse — land with an agency you regret!
We insist on stellar communication…
From your first contact with us, all the way through Intake, Matching, and Journey Coordination, you will always be up to date and have clarity on what’s coming next. If you have questions, you can count on us to pick up the phone or reply to your text or email the same day.
We help you find fair surrogacy compensation
We help you to set your base surrogacy compensation to make sure it’s fair and you are getting what you deserve for the generous gift you’re giving! Aside from your base, our benefit package is thoughtful and among the best (if not THE BEST) in the industry, because it was designed by surrogates who know the sacrifice it takes to help someone bring their baby into the world.
We’re with you every step of the journey
We provide free coaching to navigate the complex journey, through webinars, our online groups, and one-on-one calls whenever you need it! Each of our Surrogate Advocates are experienced surrogates themselves. Our Journey Coordinators have years of experience under their belts, and bring unique skills to the table such as a background in Social Work, Midwifery, and Mental Health. Our team is committed to providing wrap around support for parents and surrogates on this once in a lifetime journey.
And the best part is...
advocating for surrogates benefits everyone.
Take our short 8-minute quiz!
Morgan & La’Phadra
Surrogate Advocate & Experienced Surrogate
We are true
surrogate advocates
A surrogate advocate is a person or group who truly advocates for the brave, amazing moms who decide to become surrogates.
We take being surrogate advocates very seriously. Being a surrogate advocate isn’t a marketing gimmick. It’s not a side-hustle. It’s everything.
Surrogates, in our eyes, are the most important piece of this equation. And being surrogate advocates doesn’t mean we don’t advocate for intended parents.
Quite the opposite.
We believe that advocating for surrogates is the key to the smoothest and most successful surrogacy journeys possible.
While most agencies say they “advocate” for the surrogate, do they really?
If you think about it, the perspective many agencies have comes down to human nature. Most agencies are intended parent focused, because that’s the ultimate client they’re designed to serve. And that’s okay! We serve intended parents, too!
After all, the purpose of a surrogacy agency is to help intended parents achieve their dream of having a baby, and we think that’s an absolutely noble purpose. It’s our purpose, too!
But far too often, the surrogate’s interests can be dismissed, so a true surrogate advocate helps balance that equation.
We’re not looking to tip the scales, just balance them.
No, we don’t think so. If someone truly advocates for surrogates, the interests and experience of the surrogate should be the mission of the company. Their organization should be surrogate focused first & foremost.
That doesn’t mean that intended parents aren’t a focus, as well. But it’s our philosophy that, a well-prepared, well-informed, well-supported surrogate is the cornerstone of the most successful surrogacy journeys.
How we serve intended parents is by taking great care of the surrogates who make the surrogacy journey possible.
And we’re not talking about creating surrogacy divas here. We’re talking about ensuring equal support, and mutual respect. We believe that, if the end goal is for the intended parent(s) to bring home their sweet baby, and for the surrogate (and her family) to have their lives changed in the most positive way, this is how it’s done.
Here’s what’s important to know about us. We’re surrogate advocates first. That’s how we started, and that’s what we’ll always be.
Every surrogate that goes through our process gets the following things that most (all?) agencies don’t offer:
- A surrogate advocate who supports you through your journey 100% free
- Access to a library of video and other resources to help you feel confident and prepared each step of the way
- Ongoing mental health support throughout the journey and up to 6 months postpartum
- One-on-one IVF Education and Injection Support
Most surrogacy agencies have long lists of intended parents waiting to be matched with their perfect surrogate. If an advocacy group is owned by such an agency, it might be difficult for them to truly encourage any surrogate who enters their process to consider all of her options when they really want her to work with their agency—regardless of whether that’s the best fit for her.
Because we spent our formative years building a platform and relationship with our partner agencies, it’s easy for us to know what each of their IP clientele is looking for and when a surrogate might be happier and have a better match through another program than our own. We only want to manage journeys that we can do an excellent job, so if we cannot offer that to a surrogate candidate, we have no motivation not to be honest about that!
And here’s what’s important for you to know about working w/ Surrogacy Is… we’ve spent the past 3+ years getting to know the ins and outs of over 100 agencies, and in that process we’ve narrowed it down to a small handful that truly meet the bar we set for our partners — if my sister wanted to be a surrogate, would I feel confident referring her to this agency? If the answer is not a resounding yes, then we don’t refer to them. It’s that simple.
But all this knowledge has also empowered us to create a program so special and unique, that takes the lessons from the best of the best and pitfalls we’ve seen so many agencies run into throughout our careers in this industry, that Surrogacy Is as an agency, is truly a gold standard in Journey Coordination and Support for Surrogates and Intended Parents. We’re so excited to be able offer this option to Surrogates and IP’s and make the journey feel seamless from beginning to end. We live for this work and to hear those words at the end of every journey “I could not have done this without you.”
We’ve got you.
Not just an agency, but yes.
We started off as surrogate advocates, and we’ll always be surrogate advocates first and foremost.
We’re not an agency that starts a “surrogate advocate group” as a marketing gimmick. If you’re already an agency, why not just advocate for surrogates as an agency, if you truly care about advocating for surrogates?
And there are agencies that truly do this for surrogates, don’t get us wrong. For example, the agencies we provided in the past as options for you are agencies who truly advocate for surrogates.
So, if anything, we’re surrogate advocates that started an “agency” to better serve our surrogates. If we can be the best option and fit for what you need in your journey, then we should be your agency.
Can you see the difference?
So, if you haven’t yet, take our 8-minute quiz, then schedule a 1-on-1 call with a surrogate advocate (they’re experienced surrogates, too!) and they can walk you through what surrogacy could look like for you and your family!
(The content above has been updated to better fit our definition of what a surrogate advocate is. To see our original copy, click here.)
We understand
every surrogate is unique.
The journey of surrogacy is an amazing, life-changing experience.
Moms get to help another family get started while bringing herself the opportunity to do the things she’s always dreamed of for her own family.
Every single woman who volunteers to take on this journey to help another family become whole, does so with lots of different ideas, expectations, and motivations.
Whether you’ve seen first-hand the struggles of infertility for someone you love and care about, or you are simply exploring the idea out of curiousity, it’s important that you are informed about the process, the risks, and the rewards of helping someone else in such a tremendous way.
As much as intended parents have ideas about who they want their surrogate to be, and how they imagine her lifestyle and values while caring for their unborn child, surrogates also have expectations and hopes for the type of family they want to share this journey with. It’s our goal to connect amazing moms with the right surrogacy agencies to bring their dream to life, too.
We believe with all our hearts that surrogacy is family, sisterhood, strength. Surrogacy is… Love.
Kristina
Experienced Surrogate
There is nothing more beautiful than someone who goes out of their way to make life beautiful for others.
A smooth journey requires
the right professionals.
A good surrogacy agency matches surrogates with hopeful people who want to have a baby. They thoroughly screen potential surrogates and parents and guide them through the entire process, including timely disbursement of funds to the surrogate, and providing support until a short while after delivery.
BUT, NOT ALL SURROGACY AGENCIES ARE CREATED EQUAL.
There are so many parties involved in the delicate emotional, legal and financial process and agency oversight is a must.
The right agency will make sure all medical bills are taken care of by the trust and escrow so that nothing remains on the surrogate’s shoulders after delivery.
We empower you to
design your journey.
Unlike going directly to any other agency, we have your best interest in mind from the jump. If we can’t meet what you’re looking for, we’re not afraid to tell you — but not just that, we’re equipped to help you find it through one of our trusted partner agencies!
Whether you find yourself fitting in perfectly with our program, or you choose one of our trusted partners, the agency will be responsible for communicating between attorneys, doctors, psychologists and others to make sure everyone is in the loop at all times so you don’t have to balance all the details.
What sets us apart
from others...
Our founders have been surrogates 2 and 3 times each, and have worked closely with dozens of agencies throughout their careers.
Our Surrogate Advocates, who are also experienced surrogates, know what it’s like to be in your position both as novice first time surrogates and with more experience.
We know what it’s like to pick an agency and wonder, “was that the right choice? Did I choose the right agency?”
Sometimes you don’t know what you don’t know, so we’re here to help you decide, whether it’s our program, or one of the vetted agencies we partner with. You will land in a safe place with real people who will consider what you want out of your surrogacy journey, and help you get there.
We’ve been called “Surrogacy Doulas”… we think that fits us well!
Kelsey
Experienced Surrogate
So... what's it like
to be a surrogate?
We’re looking for unicorns like you
You may not realize it, but your body’s ability to create a healthy baby AND bring it into the world isn’t just amazing — it’s rare.
You may not have felt special as you struggled to see your feet and you stopped fitting into your bras, but we promise: you really are so, so freaking special.
And we need moms just like you to bring joy to a family in the making and to your family as well.
Take our short 8-minute quiz!
Are we the real deal?
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Meet Our Founders...❤️
Sunshine Hanson
Founder, President, 3x Surrogate
If you ever get the pleasure of meeting our co-founder, Sunshine Hanson, you’ll quickly realize she’s as warm as her name suggests and as fun as her ever-changing hair color.
Another thing that’s hard to miss about Sunshine is her passion for surrogacy.
In 2017, Sunshine transitioned from teaching high school English to working in the surrogacy industry. With her experience as a 3x gestational surrogate, she wanted nothing more than to be a part of helping surrogates have beautiful journeys.
But as she dove into the industry, Sunshine couldn’t shake the feeling that there just wasn’t enough advocacy, transparency, and support in the community. That feeling grew so strong that Sunshine knew she had to do something bigger to improve the surrogacy industry.
Together with her husband, Kyle, she used that feeling to build Surrogacy Is. Shortly after launch, they recognized the need was larger than they anticipated, and they needed help to fulfill their mission, and her former colleague, Casey, was the missing piece of the foundation. Together, they formed a dedicated team and created an advisory program where surrogates could learn about the process and feel confident in their choices. Then, after 3 years, the dream evolved even further when the team found that intended parents weren’t getting the same considerations. Determined to do what feels right for everyone involved, the Surrogacy Is agency was born.
When Sunshine isn’t sharing her tips and surrogacy stories online or spreading her infectious passion about surrogacy, you might find her relaxing in the pool with her daughter and three dogs, or testing out a new brunch spot in Savannah.
Casey Bojorquez
Founder, Vice President, 2x Surrogate
She won’t rest until everyone is taken care of.
Have you ever met someone who instantly made you feel so good inside? Someone who just radiates love and makes you feel safe like you can trust they’ll always be on your side? That’s Casey—our co-founder, Vice President, and collective mama of Surrogacy Is.
On a deeper level, Casey Bojorquez is a two-time surrogate with over a decade of experience working in the surrogacy industry. Throughout her work, she couldn’t help but feel similar sentiments as Sunshine about the industry— so she was thrilled when Sunshine and Kyle approached her about joining forces to create something better for the surrogacy world.
Casey started out by developing a more comprehensive surrogate outreach and community program, but she as time went on, she dreamt of doing more. Instead of trying to find the best agencies to recommend to new surrogates, she believed Surrogacy Is could become the perfect agency for both surrogates and intended parents.
So, that’s exactly what the team set out to do, and the direction of Surrogacy Is shifted to create a space where surrogates and intended parents are advocated for and supported—every step of the way.
When our lovely Casey isn’t making waves in the surrogacy world, she can be found enjoying time with her husband and four daughters at the beach or hiking a new trail.
Kyle Hanson
Founder, CEO, CMO, Husband to 3x Surrogate
(that counts, right?)
Once a skeptic… now a surrogacy evangelist.
If you’re ever looking for a mediocre Dad joke, Kyle is your guy. If jokes aren’t your thing, he’s also really good at having heart-to-hearts with surrogate partners or offering the absolute best forms of encouragement.
Our co-founder, Kyle Hanson, is the type of guy who loudly roots for you, whether you’re a surrogate or an intended parent. He wants you to have the most empowering, informative, and supported surrogacy journey possible.
Why? Because he watched his wife Sunshine go through the journey of surrogacy first-hand as a surrogate, and he witnessed the boss energy it takes for a woman to be a surrogate. He also got to meet (and bond with) both sets of her intended parents. He heard their unique paths to parenthood and sympathized with everything they had gone through to have their biggest dream come true.
When Kyle & Sunshine started talking about the idea of Surrogacy Is, it didn’t take long for him to develop what is still the base framework for how Surrogacy Is reaches so many amazing moms, every single day. In fact, he immediately started working tirelessly behind the scenes to make it a reality—and he remains the “wizard behind the curtain” for everything that helps Surrogacy Is run today.
During the day, you can usually find Kyle putting out tech fires, rallying up the marketing team, and sending a good (great?) GIF in the team chat. When he logs off, he’s usually cruising the coastal Georgia rivers with Sunshine and their daughter, Jasmine, or he’s catering to Dee Dee, Adora, and Finny, the family dogs. You might also find him performing a drum solo on any and every available surface.
They say it takes a village to raise a child. Sometimes, it takes a village to have a child.
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Frequently
asked questions
Take our short 8-minute quiz now.
Surrogacy is a process where a woman carries and delivers another person or couple’s child. This pregnancy happens through in vitro fertilization (IVF), which means this woman does not have any biological connection to the baby.
The surrogate is the ‘gestational carrier;’ this means she is providing the womb to carry the embryo for the Intended Parents (IP’s).
In surrogacy, there are Intended Parents, agencies, and surrogates.
The Intended Parents (IP’s) are the individuals looking to build their family or bring a baby into the world. The agencies work directly with the IP’s, helping them find the right surrogate candidates, coordinating with attorneys, helping with logistics (insurance, psychologists, contracts, etc.) and supporting them in the decision-making process. This way the IP’s can focus on developing a relationship with the surrogate! And the surrogates are the incredible mamas who help make it all happen!
Yes, but more. 
First & foremost, we’re Surrogate Advocates who support amazing moms in their surrogacy journeys. That’s how we started in 2020… solely working with surrogates. We’ve been helping amazing moms choose from vetted, ethical surrogacy agencies who are motivated to do their best work for our candidates.
We’ve taken all that experience and created what we like to think is the ideal agency not just for the amazing moms who choose to be surrogates, but also the hopeful parents-to-be who are putting their all into the mission to bring home their bundle of joy.
Throughout our first 3 years solely working w/ surrogates as advocates, we’ve realized something: There aren’t as many agencies who truly advocate for parents and surrogates as we’d like… believe us… we’ve searched.
So we decided to start an agency of our own.
There’s no one perfect agency, but we’re dedicated to becoming yours.
We offer a quick (free!) quiz to help you see if you’d be a good candidate for surrogacy. Click here to take it now! |
There are several requirements for surrogates (in order to protect the health of both the surrogate and the baby). You can find them on our requirements page. Here are a few: – having at least one successful, full-term pregnancy – being within a recommended age range – having a ‘healthy’ BMI – free of tobacco and recreational drugs – having a strong support system To be honest, some of these requirements can be confusing (or, frankly, feel a bit limiting). So, once you take the quiz, if you have questions, feel free to reach out to us! We’d be happy to explain, provide clarity on your qualifications, or work with you on the next steps in your journey. |
We put ‘healthy’ in quotes for a reason—because what’s considered ‘healthy’ is so different for each person! And, depending on a myriad of other factors, you may not need to fall exactly within this range.
However, a BMI between 18-32 is recommended because this is what is considered medically healthy for a surrogate undergoing IVF and other treatments along the journey.
A BMI that falls under the range may be too low for a safe pregnancy and delivery. It may also point to underlying health conditions for the surrogate. A higher BMI can impact the effectiveness of the IVF treatment, how your body responds to the medication, and ovarian function in general. A higher BMI can also lead to pregnancy and birth complications, too, which is why this requirement is set–not only for surrogates but at all fertility clinics.
In short, the BMI range is all about ensuring the healthiest pregnancy possible.
First of all congratulations! Only 4 out of 10 women who take the quiz meet all of the requirements, so it’s super rare to have both the heart and the health history to qualify as a surrogate!
The next step after passing our 8-minute quiz is to schedule a Q&A with one of our awesome surrogate advocates. They’re experienced surrogates, too! They’ll walk you through the whole process, help to build your profile, determine your ideal compensation, and match you with the best agency out there specifically to match your unique wants, needs, and personality.
Yes! You can become a surrogate if you’ve had tubal ligation.
Tubal ligation is a surgery that involves cutting and tying the fallopian tubes (which prevents an egg from entering the uterus or sperm from passing from the tube to the egg).
In surrogacy, pregnancy happens through IVF—where the fertilized egg/embryo is transferred directly to the uterus—which doesn’t involve the tubes at all! So, in short, you can still bring your IP’s baby into the world even after tubal ligation.
- Typical compensation packages for surrogacy consist of a base compensation ranging from $45,000 – $75,000, based on several factors plus additional payments for milestones leading up to and throughout the pregnancy, such as medication start, embryo transfer, maternity clothing at second trimester, and more.
- All expenses are paid for the surrogate to meet with the parents’ IVF doctor for an in-person medical evaluation. If travel is required, those expenses are paid for as well as a per diem for meals and expenses.
- Compensation and Benefit Packages typically start once legal contracts are signed and a trust account is fully funded with the entire surrogate compensation and expenses.
- Surrogates receive their base compensation in monthly installments throughout the pregnancy.
Read more about surrogacy compensation: https://surrogacy.is/compensation/
No, your eggs won’t be used in the surrogacy process.
There are two types of surrogacy—traditional and gestational—and with gestational surrogacy (the type of surrogacy we focus on!), the IP’s eggs and sperm will be used.
So, in short, the surrogate will not be biologically related to the baby at all.
Although it might seem strange that your significant other needs a background check, this is a requirement in place to protect all aspects and all individuals in the surrogacy journey.
A background check (both for the surrogate and her spouse) helps to ensure the safety of the environment for surrogate and baby during pregnancy and birth.
(Don’t worry, the Intended parents undergo a background check too!)
Yes, you can’t have more than 2 C-sections (or 3 with a clearance letter from your OB) or more than 6 live births.
There are a few required vaccinations for surrogacy: TDAP, Varicella (chickenpox immunity), MMR (measles, mumps, rubella). Others, for example flu and COVID are flexible.
Some IP’s may have specific requirements for their surrogate to ensure safety during pregnancy and delivery, or to match their lifestyle and values.
It’s best to first take our short quiz to see if you qualify as a surrogate candidate. When you take the quiz, you’ll be able to see and understand the basic requirements.
From there, we will connect with you to learn your goals, perspectives, and values—and connect you with an agency that honors your choices.
Typically, 21-40. We’ve had cases up to 45 get approved by an IVF clinic, but it’s rare.
Every prospective surrogate must be at least 21 years old before she can be approved for surrogacy. This minimum age requirement is set by the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, based on what experts have identified as the best indicators of success for a gestational carrier.
But most importantly age restrictions exist only to protect the surrogate and the baby’s health and give the best chance for successful outcomes!
For us to help you become a surrogate, you need to be a U.S. citizen or U.S. permanent resident.
Yes! You absolutely can be a single mom and a surrogate. You just need to make sure you have a good support system. You might need emotional support or potentially someone to be with your kids while you are attending appointments or delivering your intended parents’ magical, miracle baby.
No. All medical expenses are covered by insurance or the intended parents/agency. All expenses are paid for the surrogate to meet with the parents’ IVF doctor for an in-person medical evaluation. If travel is required, those expenses are paid for as well as a per diem for meals and expenses.
Also, before surrogate pregnancy, typical benefits & compensation can include:
- Monthly non-accountable allowance starting at $250+ per month throughout the journey
- Mock Cycle Fee starting at $500+
- Medication Start Fee starting at $500+
- Signing and other bonuses starting at $1000+
- Embryo Transfer Fee starting at $1000+
- Health Insurance Monthly Premium (actual cost)
- Legal Counsel (actual cost)
Parents that have decided to choose surrogacy have already been through a lot! The couples that I carried for had already fallen in love with the EMBRYOS before they transferred them to my uterus. They knew the sex of the future baby, and that they had all the normal chromosomes they should have. They knew for a decade before trying surrogacy that they would find a way to bring those embryos to life. And that’s the story of a lot of those couples. They have invested so much time, hope, tears, and resources to make it possible for their children to be born. They will never change their mind about it! But if they did (which they won’t!) there are fully enforceable legal contracts in place, as well as a fully funded trust account that has your entire compensation and medical expenses in it before you even begin IVF medications. The legal contract even has provisions in place for a next of kin, should anything happen to the parents before the baby is born, so there is someone ready and able to take them home and love them when they are born. When you get to the matching stage and hear the parent’s stories, you will see. Intended parents love their children just as much as we love our own.
A gestational surrogate becomes pregnant via IVF. The embryo is created in a lab, where the intended mother or donor egg is fertilized with the intended father or donor’s sperm. The embryo is then implanted into the surrogate’s uterus. With this method, the surrogate is not related to the baby. The majority of surrogacy arrangements are gestational these days.
At first glance, it would seem obvious that a surrogate would get attached to the child, right?!
But as a surrogate, you go into the process with eyes wide open to the fact that the child you are caring for is not your own.There is not that sense of yearning you have when you’re carrying your own child, wondering if it will have your eyes or your husband’s nose. You are not choosing the baby’s name. You’re not imagining all of the big moments the way you do with your own sweet babies!
You go into the pregnancy in a very non-romantic, science-based way, and you know that this kid’s parents loved her before she was ever conceived, and fought so hard to make her life a reality.
In fact, you probably will feel more attached to the intended parents, and not the baby.
Nope! We partner with agencies all over the US, who work with surrogates, intended parents, and hospitals all over the US.
If you prefer a local match or less travel, we will help you find agency options that meet your needs, but geography won’t hurt your ability to become a surrogate.
Once we review your agency options with you and you choose your ideal agency, you’ll complete their intake process until you’re cleared to match. There are a lot more intended parents than surrogates, so matching is usually fairly quick for surrogates. From the time you complete the intake process to match, it takes about 30 days on average.
💯 you do! We work hard to find you the right agency who has the type of intended parents you want to help. We have a great relationship with our agencies, and they know how important it is to us that they find you the intended parents you’re hoping for!
While there are very few companies who call themselves surrogate advocates, we’re definitely not all the same. For example, Surrogacy Is…❤️ is founded and privately owned by experienced surrogates whose singular focus is to advocate for other women entering this process, in the way we wish we’d had when we were starting out.
At Surrogacy is… being a surrogate advocate is not a “gimmick” or a sales pitch. It is in the DNA of each member of our organization, and our sole purpose for existing.
While there are others out there who call themselves “surrogate advocates” most are owned or funded by agencies whose interest is to recruit surrogates into their program, whether or not it’s the right and best fit for each surrogate.
But wait, didn’t I hear you say that you’re an agency, too?
We’re a surrogate advocate group who created an agency to provide more choice to our surrogates. That’s very different than an agency who creates a “surrogate advocate” group to refer people to their agency.
Take our short 8-minute quiz now.
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Independent Journey vs. An Agency-Supported Journey — Which do you recommend? ⚖️
We always recommend an agency-supported journey because managing a surrogacy journey can be a full-time job…literally! So much goes into everything, from arranging screening appointments to ensuring all the necessary paperwork is completed for everything to be legal.
Also, it can be awkward for surrogates and intended parents to talk about finances one-on-one. 🤭
Most surrogates and intended parents have families and careers outside of their journey, and adding all these tasks to their plate can be a lot. Not to mention, super easy to miss an important step.
If you’re looking for an agency to help you throughout your journey, let’s connect!
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Intended Parents: surrogacy.is/for-intended-parents
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✨ The Surrogacy Experience You Deserve ✨
✅ What We Offer:
💰 Fair & transparent compensation – no hidden cuts, just what you deserve.
💛 Real benefits that support YOU – life insurance, lost wages, childcare, and more.
📚 Tons of education & guidance – because you should always feel informed & empowered.
👥 An empowering community – real support from experienced surrogates & dedicated professionals.
🚀 Low caseloads – personalized & prioritized support with a team that’s got your back, with decades of experience working for YOU.
💬 Real conversations and connections – none of that sales-y stuff. Our first call is just to chat about your quiz results & surrogacy! Basically, a free Q&A.
🤝 Collaborative matches – based on both parties’ preferences & desires for a perfect fit!
🚫 What Some Agencies Do:
💸 Unclear or unfair comp – hidden deductions, lower pay, or surprise costs.
❌ Minimal benefits – or worse, making you fight for what you need.
🤷♀️ Little to no education – leaving you guessing instead of guiding you.
🙅♀️ No real community – just radio silence after matching.
😬 Inexperienced or overwhelmed staff and inconsistent communication – meaning you don’t get the attention or care you deserve.
💼 Sales-y pitches that aren’t even about you but everything they offer and do.
❌ Matches that don’t meet your preferences
🤫 Little to no reviews
✨ The choice? Easy. You deserve the BEST, and that’s exactly what we deliver. 💛 Take the quiz in our bio or at surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz and schedule a chat today! No pressure, we gotchu bestie!
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Just go with it. These tiny humans are crazy and you never know if the wrong color straw or is going to be a disaster 😂 What’s the craziest thing your toddler threw a tantrum out over???
💔 Because helping people create loving families is somehow… ruining them? 🤔 Make it make sense.
There is zero research to back this up—none, nada, zilch. 📚❌ Surrogacy isn’t erasing families; it’s creating them. This is not a competition. Like what? Families come in all shapes, sizes, and stories, and love isn’t limited to one definition. 💛
Surrogacy isn’t the end of family—it’s a beautiful way of bringing one to life. ✨ #SurrogacyIsLove #MakeItMakeSense #FamilyIsFamily #LoveWins #ModernFamilies
We out here just tryna be good moms and our kids are so saltyyyyy. I tried to tel my toddler how much he’s going to regret not napping cuz someday that’s all he’s gonna want to do, but he didn’t believe me 🤷♀️ #mominspo #momlife #momsofinstagram #momsover30
You know what`s crazy to think about? Every hug, every lesson, and every act of kindness you give your kid is in some way shaping the future. 🔮
The little hands you hold today will help shape the world tomorrow…and that is so beautiful and inspiring to think about. We know these kiddos are going to create and do something special.
Share this post and remind all the loving parents out there that if we love our communities and pour our good energy into our little families, they will create a better tomorrow. 🫶
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Ohhhh man is the news sweet sweet 🍪 SWEEEET! What’s that mean for the newbies!? It means a positive pregnancy! 🤰👏
Are surrogates related to the baby they carry? 🤔
❌ NOPE! ❌
Surrogates go into their journey knowing they are just the “host womb” (this is why surrogates sometimes refer to them as womb-mates!). They can’t wait to hand over the sweet baby to their parents. 💞
If you want to know more about this mindset, connect with our team through our qualifying quiz and get access to our free Ultimate Surrogacy Guide©!
surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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Moral of the story: Surrogacy is filled with so much damn LOVE people. Everyone is surrounded with love and the whole experience is magical. And it doesn’t matter how long an IP has yearned for their baby, they are becoming new parents just like any of us so emotions are high.
And those supportive partners/families/IPs who recognize a surrogates badass-ery just hit different ✊💖
There are SO many reason parents choose surrogacy and surrogates choose this to help. There’s no coercion when it’s done ethically and with the right support and love from ALL PARTIES. Because EVERYONE MATTERS!
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Usually, one of the very first steps for intended parents on their surrogacy journey is creating their embryos… but what all does that entail, and where should you start?
Swipe through our post here to get a complete checklist for your embryo creation process. ➡️
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Do you have what it takes to be a great surrogate?
Our latest blog post can help you find out!!
➡️ Follow the link in our bio to read all about the key qualifications and traits to help you decide if you’re ready to move forward with the process. 🤗
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😂 it really be like that though and disclaimer absolutely no one should do a Surrogacy journey unless their OB clears it and they are medically cleared of course but many mothers are able to continue on to be surrogates in multiple journeys and/or in their late 30s and early early 40s! You just have to be healthy, mind body and soul!
🚨 New Podcast Episode Coming Soon! 🚨
We’re sitting down with Dr. Aimee, The Egg Whisperer 🥚✨ to dive into the truth about fertility, egg freezing, IVF, and what intended parents really need to know. Whether you’re navigating your own fertility journey or considering surrogacy as an IP or GC, this episode is packed with expert insights and real talk. 🎙️💖
🎧 Episode drops next week—who’s excited?! 👀
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On your surrogacy journey, are you a texter or a phone caller when it comes to sharing updates? We wanna know!
If you’re a texter, leave a 📱 in the comments
If you’re a caller, leave a 📞 in the comments
We can’t wait to see what everyone says!
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This week is LGBTQIA+ Health Awareness Week, and this year, it’s essential to shine a light on how important it is for everyone to have inclusive healthcare. This includes during their family-building journeys. 👶
Please know that if you’re currently navigating surrogacy or fertility treatments, we are committed to doing what we can to help you find inclusive care—like connecting you to compassionate clinics and individuals who will treat you with care and respect.
Join us in giving a huge “thank you” to the professionals who provide and ensure equitable care for all! 💜 If you know someone in the space you’d like to shout out to the community, please tag them in the comments. 📣
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We see you, we love you, we deeply respect you and are honored to be a part of helping many of you build your families through surrogacy. #inthistogether #familyislove #familyiseverything #infertilityhope #lgbtq #familybuilding #surrogacyis #surrogacyislove #surrogacyisagency
“I’m so proud of her.” 🥹🥹🥹
This is the number one response we hear when we ask husbands how they feel about their wives being surrogates.
But when the idea was first brought up? Well, there might have been some hesitations then. 😬 🤣
After lots of talks, research, and finding trusting agency support, husbands start to understand how beautiful and fulfilling surrogacy journeys can be. 🫶
If you’re interested in starting your surrogacy journey, take our short qualifying quiz at Surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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🍀 Feeling lucky? We sure are!
This St. Patrick’s Day, we’re grateful for the incredible surrogates and intended parents who bring hope and joy into the world. 🌈 Whether you’re starting your journey or celebrating milestones, know that we treasure your trust in us to help you along the way.
Drop a 🍀 below if you’re part of this amazing surrogacy community!
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There are so many misconceptions in the surrogacy world… so many in fact, we have a whole section addressing them in our Ultimate Surrogacy Guide©!
In this section, we go over the most common (and ridiculous) beliefs or ideas about surrogacy you may come across when sharing your decision to become a surrogate—and the helpful ways you can respond and educate those around you.
To get our free guide, packed with 130+ lessons, all you have to do is take our qualifying quiz at: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
📣 Out of curiosity, what was the most outlandish misconception you heard when sharing you were going to be a surrogate? Let us know in the comments below ⬇️
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When your little one looks back on their childhood, do you think they will remember how nicely the pantry was organized or that the laundry was put away as soon as it came out of the dryer? 🧺
Maybe, if your home feels like a drill sergeant is living there; otherwise, probably not.
They will remember how Mom always made the time to play video games with everyone on Friday. 🎮 Or how Dad would think of the best kitchen experiments. 💥
Sure, they may remember some of the chaos, but they’ll never forget all the love. 💗
So here’s your reminder: the toilets can be scrubbed this weekend. It’s fine to eat off of paper plates tonight. It’s perfectly okay to enjoy your kiddo at the age they are today because tomorrow, they’ll be older, and these moments will be fleeting. 🫶
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What would most surrogates say is the worst thing about the surrogacy journey?
Most likely, those dang shots. The needles are no joke. 💉💉
BUT, the good news is…
🗓️ You don’t have to take them for long (Don’t come at us; I know it feels like forever at the time).
🥲 🍑 Once you get over the mental part of needing to poke your behind with a shot, they aren’t *that* bad.
💪 Once you get through them, it’s such a badge of accomplishment. You fricken did it! You’re basically a superwoman who can do anything!
🫶 Our agency is also here to support you along the way. All our surrogates can get 1:1 IVF med teaching and support with an RN. This means personalized help, which may even include walking you through your first shot. We found this extra form of support helps our surrogates (and their intended parents) feel so much more confident during this super-important stage in the journey.
📣 Experienced surros, what tricks did you use during your shots that helped? Please share them in the comments below and help our new surro-sisters out!
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Did you know every surrogacy agency has different protocols for screening their surrogates? 🤯
That’s why it’s so important for intended parents to ask agencies about their screening process before signing on with them. ➡️ Scroll through our post here to see the different steps that could be included and why you should ask every agency the timeline for each one. ➡️
At Surrogacy Is, we take surrogate screening very seriously. Because of our 90-day matching guarantee, we do everything we can to ensure a surrogate is ready to embark on a journey as soon as a match has been solidified. This means doing our preliminary screening, background checks, psych clearance, and more in the beginning. We also invest a lot of time in surrogacy education, helping surrogates understand the process and feel confident in the steps ahead.
If you want to learn more about working with our agency, we would love to connect! Please fill out our form at surrogacy.is/for-intended-parents and our team will be in touch with you soon 🤗
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Our team has been working so hard (while also adjusting to this dang time change ⏰) that we forgot to update you on some exciting births! 🤦♀️
🎉🎉 We’re happy to announce that we’ve had two incredible Surrogacy Is agency babies born since our last recap. 🎉🎉
We want to send out a heartfelt congratulations to both intended parents and their amazing surrogates. Our whole team is sending your families great big hugs virtually. 🫂 We hope your days are graced with strong coffee ☕ restful nights 💤 and an outpouring of love from those around you. 💞
𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐭𝐫𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐒𝐮𝐫𝐫𝐨𝐠𝐚𝐜𝐲 𝐈𝐬 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐩𝐫𝐞𝐜𝐢𝐨𝐮𝐬 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐛𝐞𝐚𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐣𝐨𝐮𝐫𝐧𝐞𝐲𝐬.
In addition, here’s a fun stat: 💡Did you know… the average time from match to delivery at our agency is 𝟯𝟵𝟵 days? (That’s 1 year, 1 month, 4 days!)
(To compare, for intended parents, the average journey time from start to finish is 1 year, 4 months, 4 days!!)
❗❗❗That. Is. Incredible! ❗❗❗
It is an absolute honor to be a part of making these parents’ wishes come true—especially when so many have had to wait so long before finding us.
None of it would be possible without our dedicated teams and our rockstar surrogates! 👏👏
We’re excited to see what is to come next. We have several exciting journey milestones coming up soon!
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When you enter the matching stage in your surrogacy journey, it can feel both exciting and a little nerve-wracking. 🤗🤭
Some might approach matching, being open to working with anyone, and others may have certain preferences that they hope for. Both are okay! It’s your journey, so the most important thing to remember is to be true to yourself and to know (and share) what you’re hoping to get out of the experience.
👬 If you know you want to help 2 Dads, you can.
💬 If you want to have a relationship where you hopefully stay in touch with the family afterward, express that.
👩⚕️ If you want to work with a midwife, make sure you’re upfront about it.
Your agency wants to know these journey desires so they can help you find the best possible match for a fulfilling and beautiful journey… and possibly a lifelong friendship. 💞
If you could describe your surrogacy match in one word, what would you pick? Share with our community in the comments below. ⬇️
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In our latest round of decoding surrogacy terms, we’re sharing some tricky acronyms. 😈 Some that may have a double meaning or ones that you might not have heard before because they aren’t common practice anymore. (And some normal, every day ones, too)
So, how good is your surrogacy knowledge? Scroll through and see how many you know. Then let us know in the comments how many you got right or which ones stumped you. ⬇️
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It’s true; surrogacy is such an incredibly kind thing to do for someone else. It’s also surprisingly a really great way to find fulfillment and gain a new sense of accomplishment for yourself. 🌟
With new, depressing things popping up on the news every day 📺, surrogacy is a way that you can make a big difference for someone else and a way to add more love and purpose into your life as well. 💓💓
Finding a supportive community that can guide and support you through it all is enormous. And we would love to be that community for you. If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a surrogate with us, take our quick quiz at surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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March is one of our favorite months… why? Because it’s Surrogacy Awareness Month! 🤗🎉💖
Every day, every month, we breathe all things surrogacy. As a surrogacy agency, we are passionate about shining a light on all the beautiful stories that are made possible because of surrogacy.
We are continuously amazed by the surrogates, intended parents, and all the wonderful professionals who are part of the community—so to everyone who is a part of this precious surro-family, thank you for everything you do, and we’re sending you EXTRA love every day this month. 💜💜💜💜
If you have a friend (or you!) wanting to learn more about surrogacy, our team would love to connect! ⬇️
Surrogates: surrogacy.is/become-a-surrogate/
Intended Parents: surrogacy.is/for-intended-parents
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We take every review we receive to heart, and this one reminds our whole team exactly why we do what we do. Thank you, Jenifer, for your kind words! 🤗 💕
📣 Have you worked with us before, we would love for you to share what you thought about your experience with us, either on Google reviews or in the comments below. 🫶
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Intended parents deserve to be supported in their surrogacy journeys, too—and that support should go beyond helping them find a qualified surrogate.
At Surrogacy Is, we work hard to support IPs by offering...
⏰ A super-fast match time (guaranteed to happen in 90 days or less) with a pre-screened, educated surrogate
🤝 A dedicated journey coordinator, managing a max of 25 cases.
🗨️ Mental health support sessions
🎁 Milestone journey gifts for your surrogate
✨ And more.
Let’s connect and discuss how our agency can support you on your path to parenthood.
📝 Fill out a form at surrogacy.is/for-intended-parents and our team will be in touch with you soon!
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HAPPY INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY! 💪🚺
Today is just a small reminder of how far women have come…and how much further we can continue to go if we commit to supporting one another and fighting for equality. 🫶
We all deserve to be heard, be treated equally, and have the opportunity to go after what we want in life without anything holding us back. 🙌
Together this year, let’s join the movement to Accelerate Action because our sisters, our daughters, and our friends… all deserve for change to happen in their lifetime!
🌟 So do us a favor: in the comments, tag the strong women in your life. Tag the parents raising the next generation of strong women. We know our community is full of them, and we’re honored to show you all some love today as well as celebrate the fire inside of us…may this passion for change spread like fire 🔥🔥🔥
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Did you know that the likelihood of an embryo transfer resulting in a successful pregnancy is 65-75%?
Science is so fricken-cool, right?! 🤯
Some additional factors could help impact the success rate. Scroll through this post to see what they are ➡️
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🚨 New Surrogacy Diaries drop! 🚨
What happens when you put a bunch of experienced surrogates-turned-Journey Coordinators in one room?
👉 Laughter.
👉 Storytime.
👉 Secrets spilled.
👉 ALL the support feels.
We’re talking about the real, the raw, and the ridiculously rewarding parts of this journey—and sharing our best advice for anyone who`s in it or thinking about it.
🎧 Listen now and see if YOUR Journey Coordinator makes a cameo! 😉
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NGL, we kind of hate talking about BMI. 😫 BUT the reason why BMI is so important to surrogacy journeys is valid. ‼️
The ASRM guidelines for surrogacy state that the ideal BMI range for a surrogate is between 18-32 … but why? 🤔
➡️ Scroll through our post here to see why BMI is so important, why these guidelines are in place, and what you can do if you fall outside of the range but still want to be a surrogate. ➡️
If you’re interested in learning more or want to start your journey as a surrogate, connect with our team by taking the short qualifying quiz at surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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A lot of moms wonder how much their children will understand the surrogacy process and their decision to be a surrogate for another family. Amazingly, though, when the time comes, a lot of surrogates say their children just got it. 😁
Being kind to someone else and helping them have their biggest wish come true…the idea of wanting to do that is usually a no-brainer for them. Now, the complicated science behind the surrogacy process, well, that might go over their heads for a couple of years—and that’s okay.
Reiterating that this baby is not related to our family, but someone else`s is one of the biggest things to emphasize to help them understand that even though they watched mommy being pregnant, the baby is not theirs to keep. One of our favorite ways to do this is with a fun analogy:
Imagine our neighbors had all the ingredients to make a cake that they really, really wanted, but their oven wasn’t working (or they didn’t have one), so mommy volunteered to bake their cake for them in her oven. When it’s done baking, we’ll give it back, and they’ll get to celebrate. We might even get to celebrate with them, and we’ll know we got to play a small part in making another family so happy. That’s what being a surrogate is like. Mommy is helping our new friends grow their baby in her belly, and when they`re born, they`ll go home with their family. 🎂🥳🎊
📣 For our surro-sisters, how did you explain being a surrogate to your kids? And how did they take it? Please share your stories with us in the comments.
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Surrogacy is a huge financial investment, and it can cause a lot of couples to halt their efforts of moving forward with their dream until they can make sustainable financial plans. Luckily, there are many ways you can make funding your surrogacy journey a little easier.
There are grants and clever budgeting tips that fellow intended parents have used to make navigating the financial portion of surrogacy more attainable. In our latest blog, we’ll go over all the different ways you can make surrogacy more affordable for your family.
Read all about our funding tips (🔗 in our link.tree)
Look at you. 👀 You have survived all the biggest hurdles you thought were too big to overcome. You dug deep, and you unlocked a strength you never knew you possessed.
But you did. And now look at the example of strength you are being for your little one. 💪
It’s incredible. You’re incredible. Don’t ever forget how capable and strong you are, mama! 🫶
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Think of a child’s typical day. They wake up, play, eat, learn, and go back to sleep. How many times throughout the day do you think they think about genes?
Probably zero, right?
Instead, the thoughts that race through their mind are probably more like…
🛏️ Is Dad going to be the one to get me from bed?
🧱 What cool building will Dad help me make with my blocks?
🥦 Will Dad make me finish ALL my broccoli on my plate?
📖 And… I wonder what bedtime story Dad will read me tonight.
The thoughts in their little heads are all about the love you give them, not the genetic connection you may or may not share with them. The fact that you show up for them every single day… that’s where the strength of your bond truly lies. 💙
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For a lot of surrogates, creating your matching profile can feel nerve-wracking because stating what kind of relationship you hope to have with your ideal intended parents feels a little vulnerable. But ultimately, that’s exactly how you’re able to find your perfect match: by being 💯% open about what you’re hoping for.
📣 How did you know you found the perfect match for your surrogacy journey? Share your story with the community in the comments. ⬇️
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🎙️✨ It’s time for another Surrogacy Diaries episode! 🎉 We’re sharing on all things surrogacy—real stories, real laughs, and all the feels. 💕
And guess what? For this next episode, we’re bringing in the ultimate experts—our Journey Coordinator surrogates! These incredible mamas have been there, done that, and now they’re here to support YOU. Get to know more of the faces behind Surrogacy Is! (who knows, maybe your JC is featured!)
🎧 Full episode next week! Who’s tuning in?! 👀👇
WHO & WHAT would you love to see featured on our upcoming episodes?! Got burning questions or a specialist you`d like to here from...DROP IT IN THE COMMENTS BELOW! (We also have a Podcast Interest Guest Form in our link.tree if you`d like to be one or nominate one!)
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Okay, surro-sisters, we wanna know…Are you team leggings or team maternity jeans?
📣 Sound off in the comments below, and let us know which one you prefer to wear while pregnant! Share your faves in the comments so we know where to find them!
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A lot of times, people wonder, “Does surrogacy feel transactional?” The answer… not if you don’t want it to be.
Many surrogates go into a journey with an idea of what they hope their journey will look like. They discuss these wants with their agency, and the matching coordinators are able to find the intended parents, who are looking for the exact same thing. 🤝
Like Tyeisha, many surrogates actually start to feel like they are doing this journey with a friend. They feel very looked out for and very taken care of throughout the whole experience. The transactional part of the journey is not at the forefront of it, the love and hope are. 🥰
📣 Surro-community, was this the case for your own surrogacy journey, let us know in the comments below. ⬇️
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We wish that everyone who wanted to become a surrogate was able to become one, but realistically, it’s just not safe for everyone. In fact, did you know only 1-2% of women actually qualify to become a surrogate? (Psst: That’s why we always say surrogates are UNICORNS 🦄)
To make sure surrogacy is safe, there are requirements in place that every reputable surrogacy agency and fertility clinic follow. These requirements were developed to assess a surrogate’s physical health, mental health, and lifestyle to make sure a surrogacy journey is safe for not only her but the surro-baby as well.
These requirements help increase the chances of a successful pregnancy and journey. Intended parents go through so much on their path to parenthood and have to put so much trust in others in hopes of their biggest dream coming true. These requirements also help them avoid unnecessary heartbreak later.
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If you’d like to see if you qualify to become a surrogate, take our short quiz at surrogacy.is/ife-changing-quiz. After you finish the quiz, you’ll get access to The Ultimate Surrogacy Guide©, a free resource that can help answer all your basic surrogacy questions and help you decide if surrogacy is right for you!
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On February 22nd, we wear pink (said in our best Regina George impression).
But ironically, we’re doing so to promote an anti-mean-girl mentality.
Today we’re adding a dash of pink to our outfit (and encouraging you to do so, too) to raise awareness and send a reminder that bullying has no place at home, at school, in the workplace, or in online groups that are meant to be supporting environments.
Are you with us? Let’s lift each other up, not bring one another down. Help us cultivate a community of kindness by showing us your pink today. Together we can make a difference.
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🚨 We’re growing and hiring at Surrogacy Is! 🚨
Our team is currently looking for the following positions…
✨ A Matching Coordinator
✨ A Surrogacy Financial Coordinator
✨ A Journey Coordinator
Check out the position details above—and if you’re interested in joining our compassionate surrogacy team we’d love to hear from you!
Surrogacy Is is proud to offer competitive salaries, 401K & health benefits, and a remote working environment.
Apply today and you could just find yourself in your dream role, making a meaningful impact in the surrogacy world! 💜
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Many people considering surrogacy often wonder, will I feel attached to the baby? Our co-founder, Sunshine, says it best here.
Yes, in some ways, you do feel attached—but not the way that you might expect. Oftentimes, you feel a stronger bond to your IPs, and the feelings you have towards the surro-baby are similar to how you would feel for your niece or nephew. Yes, you love them. You want the best for them. But you know they belong with their parents, and you feel so much joy seeing them all together—living happily.
If you’re interested in becoming a surrogate and helping someone’s dream of creating a family come true, start by taking our qualifying quiz at: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz.
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An Executive Order was signed yesterday that seems to lay the foundation for systemic change in how hopeful parents access IVF 🙌
This order highlighted the importance of making IVF more accessible and affordable by lowering out-of-pocket costs and expanding comprehensive insurance coverage for families who rely on reproductive measures to build their families.
This change has the potential to really benefit the families we help and our surrogacy community, although we aren’t quite sure how this will or won’t apply to LGTBQ+ families. We will be watching the updates closely and will share any news or resources we find!
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We’re back with another round of decoding surrogacy (or fertility) terms. Today, we’re breaking down the terms associated with some different genetic testing procedures.
Some of these are done on the embryos before the transfer. If someone says they have PGD-tested embryos, do you know what that means? Scroll through to find out—plus discover the other terms you should know ➡️
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Curious how surrogacy compensation works and what factors you should consider when setting your own compensation?
Good news 🎉 We have a whole section about it in our free course, The Ultimate Surrogacy Guide©!
In this particular section, we talk about why surrogates should be compensated, break down how surrogacy compensation is paid out, plus why it’s so important to make sure there’s a trusted escrow company involved in your surrogacy journey.
To get these lessons (and many more), all you have to do is take our qualifying quiz at: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
Afterward, you’ll get login access to Part 1 of our course and someone from our team will be in touch to help answer any questions you may have.
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