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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Would you still be a surrogate...
without Surrogacy Is?
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.
🚨 We’re growing and hiring at Surrogacy Is! 🚨
Our team is currently looking for
✨ Intended Parent Matching 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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When it comes to being an intended parent through surrogacy, it`s hard to find a guidebook to help you know exactly what to expect... but that`s exactly why we`re here (and working on something that will help with just that!) 😉
➡️ Here are some things you can expect in your first trimester on your surrogacy journey, including ways to bond with your surrogate and take care of yourself!
📣 If you`re an IP, we`d love to know what you would find helpful in an intended parent guide! Please share with us in the comments or with our team!
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How would you finish this sentence? Surrogacy is __________
We’d love to hear your answers in the comments. 🫶
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If you’ve ever considered being a surrogate and experiencing everything that surrogacy is, please take our short quiz here: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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Your medical records are like the synopsis of your pregnancies. They have all the deets agencies like ours need to know to determine if you’d make a good surrogate. 🤰They show our team the story of your past pregnancies and what doctors and parents could expect for a surrogacy journey.📖
I know it can seem daunting when we say we need your medical records, but honestly, there is very little you have to do for us to get them. We just need you to sign a release, and we may ask you to reach out to your doctor to give them a heads up and to help speed up the process. ⌚
If you have any questions about the process, our team would love to hear from you.
To see if you qualify to become a surrogate, take our qualifying quiz here: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
#SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #Surrogacy #Surrogates #SurrogateSupport #SurrogacyProcesses #SurrogacyQualifications #SurrogacyCommunity
“For so many intended parents, they’ve wanted a baby for so long, and then they don’t know what to do when the baby is here. I help build their confidence and help them prep.”
🎧In today’s podcast, the incredible Krystal Williams from @bloominglovepdx tells us all about the intended parent support classes she offers and how she helps IPs:
✔️ Paint a realistic picture of what life looks like with a newborn + all the care tips, catered to IPs (feeding options, traveling after the birth, etc)
✔️ Navigate new emotions with a baby, and why, if the connection isn’t instant, that’s okay!
✔️How to rely on your personal strengths to balance responsibilities with your partner (if you have one)
✔️ Ways to distinguish the helpers & the guests in your inner circle
✔️ Why it’s important to recognize when you’re reaching your tap-out zone
✔️ Reasons why you might want to consider hiring a postpartum doula
And so much more!
If you’re an intended parent, looking for helpful resources, make sure to listen to today’s podcast! Find it here: https://tr.ee/AdiXwx-VZK
👉Plus, follow @bloominglovepdx for more insights and class information!
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Want to know who we really are? Try us.
We’re a surrogacy agency that helps make dreams come true…in the best possible way by guiding and supporting BOTH surrogates and intended parents on their journeys. 🫶
To learn more about us, visit our Linktree or give our account a follow! We promise we aren’t intimidating (although our founder, Sunshine, is quite the convincing actor here). We’re some of the nicest, most encouraging, and helpful surrogacy teams in the industry! And we’d love to show you who we really are!
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Matching can be such an exciting stage in your surrogacy journey. 🎉🍾🥳
You might think matching is as easy as getting a profile, saying “yep!” and moving full throttle on your journey. But hold your horses. 🏇
There are actual little mini-steps in the matching stage. From having our matching team learn about your journey preferences ➡️ creating a profile ➡️reviewing a surrogate profile ➡️ and having your clinic review a potential surrogate’s medical records. All this is done before a match call is even set up.
This may sound extensive at first, but we found this actually saves you time and money. A match can make or break a whole journey, and we want to avoid rematches or false starts at all possible costs. Plus, have you heard about our matching? We’re super fast. 💨
We have a 90-day matching guarantee, but a lot of times we are much faster than that. (Psst…our all-time record for solidifying a match is 4 hours after intended parents completed intake. 😱 With all the steps we mentioned above. 😱 It was insane. 😱 It doesn’t always happen, but it just shows how committed we are to the process and getting things done for you.)
If you`d like to learn more about our matching process or about our agency in general, please fill out the interest form here: surro.is/parents
Our Match Team will be in touch with you soon afterward!
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With our agency, we’ll never, ever leave you dealing with headaches alone. We’ll be on the phone so fast to find you a new flight ✈️ track down syringes 💉 or talk you through whatever you need support in. 💜
We’re so honored to help amazing surrogates like Aolani have exceptional journeys.
If you’re interested in learning more about becoming a surrogate with our agency, take our qualifying quiz at surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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We won’t judge your Google search history if you don’t judge ours. 🤣🤣
For some Saturday laughs, what is the wackiest thing your kiddo did this week that made you stop and scratch your head? 🤔 Tell us in the comments.
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Why do women become surrogates? 💫There are so many beautiful reasons.💫
Some women had others around them struggle with infertility and sympathized with their struggles 💜others wanted to do something bigger than themselves 💜and some women say that they couldn’t imagine not being a parent and they wanted to help someone else experience what a blessing it is.
Whatever their personal reason is, we’re thankful for all surrogates. 🫶
If you’d like to learn more about becoming a surrogate, take our short quiz to see if you qualify: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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Who gets to make the decisions in a surrogate journey—the surrogate or the intended parents? 🤔
Actually…both of them!
A surrogacy journey should be a collaborative effort, with each side being able to share their preferences, because the best matches are when both sides are in agreement on these preferences. 🤝
A general rule of thumb is that IPs usually dictate any care decisions related to their child, and a surrogate usually dictates any care decisions involving her.
An example of this might be: A surrogate can decide whether or not she wants a flu shot while pregnant, and the IPs will get to decide what post-birth vaccines their newborn will have.
A lot of these decisions can affect both sides, so we can’t emphasize enough how important it is to discuss preferences early on and the importance of fostering great communication with your surrogate so you both feel comfortable discussing these things together.
If you have any specific questions on this, let us know in the comments, and we can help! If you feel more comfortable talking one-on-one, connect with our team through one of the links below ⬇️
Intended Parents: surro.is/parents
Surrogates: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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Why do parents turn to surrogacy?
Intended parents Kristine and T.J. share their story on why they turned to surrogacy after having their two boys—and why now they feel forever indebted to their amazing surrogate for giving them the greatest gift. 💞
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If you ever thought about helping incredible parents like Kristine and T.J., take our qualifying quiz today: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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Do you have the day off work or school today for Juneteenth? Do you know why? Do your kiddos know what today represents? 🤔
Today, it`s essential to acknowledge the significance of this exact day in 1865 when Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas, to announce the freedom of enslaved black people—two years after Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation!
That means slavery had officially ended, but over 250,000 Black Americans in Texas had remained enslaved until that day in a deliberate withholding of freedom.
For many, Juneteenth is celebrated as Black Americans’ actual Independence Day, especially in the South.
Unfortunately, the history behind Juneteenth has been suppressed from a lot of us, especially the injustice of the delay in ending slavery and the generations of harm it caused. Today serves as a powerful reminder of the resilience of the Black communities and how history can become muddled or purposely overlooked over time. Together, we can commit to honoring Juneteenth as it deserves.
Did you know many people confuse the Pan-African flag with the Juneteenth flag? The Juneteenth flag features a rising “new star” on a horizon. This imagery is meant to represent new freedom, new people, a new star. While the red, white, and blue colors honor the American Slaves and their descendants. While both the Pan-African and Juneteenth flags are symbols of pride and freedom for Black people, the Juneteenth flag was created explicitly for this holiday.
If you`re looking for authentic ways to honor the history of today, we suggest …
⭐ Looking for local events happening today
⭐ Reading up on African American history in our country
⭐ Or do your best to put yourself in a lived experience different from your own.
Regardless of what you choose to do today, we hope you can make time for learning, reflection, and commitment to equity and justice.
#Juneteenth #JuneteenthCelebration #Juneteenth2025 #Equality #Justice #BlackHistory #BLM #SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #SurrogacyIsInclusive
Compensation in a surrogacy journey can be tricky for some people to understand…unless you’re talking to well-meaning surrogates and intended parents. If you ask them, they just get it.
If you want to chat more about surrogacy compensation, let’s connect. To start take our qualifying quiz at surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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The newborn stage is no joke 🫠especially if you go into it not knowing what to expect. Unfortunately, for many intended parents, traditional newborn care classes can feel uncomfortable—but as new parents-to-be, they deserve and want to be informed as well. That’s why we were so excited to learn and chat with Krystal Williams about her Intended Parent Support Classes through @bloominglovepdx 🤗
In our next podcast episode, learn how Krystal virtually helps intended parents all over the world prepare for the newborn stage, addressing both the physical 😴 and emotional 😩demands that new parenthood can bring. Plus, how she can be there to answer all those weird questions that come up after bringing that sweet baby home. (ie, is this noise weird? Should this swaddle be tighter? Is it okay for them to be in the car seat for over an hour?—and everything else in between.) 🫶
🎧Make sure to look out for the full episode, dropping next Tuesday!
Plus, make sure to add @bloominglovepdx to your follow list 💜
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Surrogacy journeys can bring up some powerful feelings. As an agency, we always want to ensure that surrogates never feel alone, while also providing a space for them to explore their feelings and connect with a community that understands and supports them.
That’s why we’re excited to announce we’ve partnered with Dr. Sadaf from @embrahealth to host monthly surrogate webinars.
In these monthly webinars, we’ll explore real and raw topics while providing helpful emotional tools, friendly support, and ways for surrogates to connect and have meaningful conversations.
Our first one is THIS Friday, June 20th, and we’re discussing how to handle delays, loss, and the unknown in a surrogacy journey.
Space is limited, so follow the link on our Linktree to secure your spot. (Even if you can’t make it live, you’ll get a recording of the webinar so you can watch it later!) Any surrogate is welcome to join us!
We can’t wait to see you on Friday, and we look forward to hearing about the topics you’d like to discuss in future webinars!
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One thing you can count on from us is that we’ll always keep it real-real. Especially when it comes to surrogacy and parenting, we’ll tell you as it is.
Is parenting one of the greatest, most magical gifts imaginable? Absolutely. 🤗
Does that mean every moment is sparkles and rainbows? Hell no. 🙅♂️🙅♀️
Will there be days when you want to pull your hair out while on the verge of a mental breakdown? Yep. 😩
Will there be days when your heart will swell because you never thought it was possible to love someone this much? Also, yep. 🥹
Having one thing be true doesn’t mean the flip side can’t be true, too. Feelings around parenting don’t fit in just one box at a time.
It’s real. It’s hard. It’s beautiful. And it’s so worth it. All at the same time. ✅
If you’re feeling the wealth of emotions that come with parenting. You’re human. And you’re doing amazing. 🫶
#SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #ParentingTruths #Parenting #ParentingSupport #MomMotivation #DadLife #ParentingCommunity #IPs #ParentsToBe
Did you know that many agencies will quote an average journey time between 16-18 months (this doesn’t even count time on the waitlist if you’re an intended parent)? 😱😭
So, every time we run our numbers, we’re always beyond proud of our team and the fact that our average time from match to delivery for surrogates AND intended parents is one year. 🎉ONE YEAR 🎉
How can we do it?! ✨Surrogacy MAGIC! ✨
Well, kind of. We’ve worked hard to perfect our processes, creating a magical system that works while prioritizing education and personal connection with every surrogate and intended parent. It truly is something special.
Can you imagine how different your life could be in just one year if you started your journey today? If you’re ready, we’d love to connect with you and help you experience this magic for yourself!
💜 For surrogates, start here: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
💜 For intended parents, start here: surro.is/parents
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Sometimes, on the path to parenthood, you can experience incredibly difficult hardships. Hardships that hurt, hardships that feel unfair, hardships that make it hard to look ahead.
If you come to these bumps in the road, it’s okay to pause and take the time to process and feel your feelings. You don’t need to mask what you’re feeling for others. You are allowed to grieve the possibility you were hoping for. No matter if it’s at the beginning of your journey, middle, or end. Your feelings are valid. And you should never have to feel like you need to face them alone. 🫂
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With our agency, you will never feel alone. Our compassionate team is with you every step of the way, and we have a network of mental health professionals that can help you through any hardship you may face.
If you’d like to learn more about how we can support you, visit our website at surrogacy.is/for-intended-parents
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📣 Dada, Daddy, Daaaad, Bro. 📣
Whatever your kiddos call you, we’re screaming a Happy Father’s Day to you! 🎊
We hope your day is filled with sunshine, hugs, a really sweet handmade gift, and maybe an uninterrupted nap in your favorite chair. The love, strength, and patience you bring every day in parenting do not go unnoticed. 🫶
And if you’re a father waiting for your baby to be born, remember you deserve to be celebrated too! Your love for your future baby is already there, so do something special today to acknowledge your journey to parenthood, even if it’s something small like treating yourself to your favorite ice cream. You deserve it! 🩵💙
#FathersDay #DadsDay #Father #Dads #IF #IntendedFathers #IPs #SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #Surrogacy #SurrogacyJourney
🎥 Just a little back-and-forth from me… and me 😂💕
Because when you’re a surrogate, you get all the questions — “So… the baby isn’t yours?” “But… why would you do it?”
Here’s a glimpse into those conversations — the curiosity, the misconceptions, and the pure love that drives it all. ❤️
#SurrogacyIs #BehindTheBump #SurrogateLife #LoveMakesAFamily
🎙️ INCOMING: NEW WEBINAR SERIES! We’re partnering with the amazing @embrahealth for real surrogacy conversations focused on supporting you through your journey. These webinars will be hosted monthly, so make sure to register so you don`t miss these incredible talks.
NEXT FRIDAY: Handling Delays, Losses, & the Unknown- Learn how to walk through the tough parts of the surrogacy journey with grace.
🗓 Live Webinar: Friday, June 20 @ 12:30 pm PST
📍 Zoom: Free + open to all surrogates
👩🏽⚕️ Host: Dr. Sadaf from Embra Health
🔗 Registration Link: https://tr.ee/OWm7iJbBFs (also in our linktree!)
Each month, we’ll hold space for validation, emotional tools, and real community support — because you deserve to feel seen, heard, and held through it all. 💛
#SurrogacyIsSupport #SurrogacyJourney #GestationalCarrier #EmbraHealth #YouAreNotAlone #SurrogacyCommunity #RealTalkInSurrogacy #SurrogacyIsAgency #MentalHealthMatters #SupportForGCs
In celebration of Pride Month, 🏳️🌈we fondly remember the “Surrogacy Is A Podcast” episode where Casey and Sunshine got to sit down with the excited new dads-to-be, Brian Patrick Flynn (you might recognize him as the HGTV Dream Home Designer) and his husband, Hollis Smith. 🤗
Before their sweet babe was born (she is now 1 and on the move!), these incredible dads shared just how appreciative they are of surrogacy and the amazing surrogate who helped them expand their family.
Sunshine also talks about her experience carrying for two dads and why it was so important to her to show her support for same-sex families so her son could see. 🫶
This heartfelt episode is worth a listen, even a year later! 🥹To find it, check out the podcast link in our Linktree or search for “Surrogacy Is A Podcast” on your preferred podcast platform.
#PrideMonth #SurrogacyDads #GayFamilies #SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAPodcast #SurrogacyPodcast #LGBTQIA+ #Queer #SurrogacyIsInclusive
We know it’s so HARD to put so much trust in someone else, especially when it’s something as important as caring for your child. There are probably several “what-ifs” running through your head (like the one we address in the post here), which is perfectly normal and human. 🫂
That’s why it’s so important to have a surrogacy team (surrogate+agency+ industry professionals, etc!) that you feel comfortable talking through these concerns with. Holding your doubts in can eat away at you and spiral beyond the original worry.
Your team is here for you to…
✨Talk through scenarios together and come up with a game plan.
✨Understand your personal story and the worries you have—not to try to talk you out of them, but to have a deeper understanding of where everyone is coming from.
✨Help you with your biggest goal—to build your family.
Surrogacy is a team effort. 🏅 And you picked your surrogate to be on your team for a reason. She’s committed and going to do whatever it takes to help you. 🏅
#SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #IPs #IntendedParents #IPSupport #SurrogacyJourney #Surrogacy #SurrogacyIsForIntendedParents
Did you know that not that long ago, it was illegal to be in an interracial marriage? As if loving someone was something that was defined by something as rudimentary as color. 🙄
Fifty-eight years ago, one brave couple, Richard and Mildred Loving, changed everything for interracial couples. After being convicted of violating Virginia’s anti-miscegenation laws, the couple decided to take their case to the Supreme Court, where it was ruled that interracial marriage would be made legal in all states. 🍾
🖤🤍The Lovings` love story changed everything for families just like them.🖤🤍
Mildred said, “It wasn’t to make a political statement or start a fight. We were in love, and we wanted to be married.”
Today, we celebrate the bravery and determination it took for them to stand up and say, "Our love deserves to be seen and accepted."
Happy Loving Day to all the beautiful families in our community. May love always win. 🫶
#LovingDay2025 #LovingDay #Loving #InterracialFamilies #MarriageEquality #SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #SurrogacyIsInclusive
I didn’t become a surrogate to be called a hero 🦸♀️… I did it because I could and someone else couldn’t. Someone I could help bring hope and life to. And I did. It was truthfully one of the most important and incredible experiences in my life that I would never take back.
#Surrogacyis #surrogacyislove #surrogacy #surrogacyjourney #surrogacyagency #surrogacyisagency #surrogacysupport #surrogacycommunity #makingadofference #loveislove #buildingfamilies #pridefamily
Today we pause to remember the 49 lives lost in 2016 at Pulse, a gay nightclub, that was celebrating Latin Night in Florida when a horrific mass shooting broke out right before 2:00 am.
We’re also sending love to the 53 who were injured, and each of the countless lives that were forever changed by the devastating event. This tragedy will always serve as a reminder of the history of violence against LGBTQIA+ people in the U.S.
Together, let’s light a candle and honor those whose lives were lost by reaffirming our dedication to building a better future free from fear and hate. 🕯️
#PulseNightOfRemembrance #EndHate #WeRemember #LGBTQIAAwareness #NeverForget #SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency
Do you know the different cycles and phases leading up to a transfer?
Are you sure about that? 😉 Like, do you know the actual medical terminology?
Test your knowledge with our posts here ➡️, then let us know in the comments which ones stumped you.
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As your baby’s delivery day approaches, it can be hard to think about anything other than the fact that soon you will finally have your precious baby in your arms! We don’t blame you at all; this beautiful thought is exciting enough to take over your mind. 🤗
BUT there are a few things you probably should start thinking about to make those days after your baby is born less stressful.
Check these things off your checklist before your baby’s delivery day 📋✅ And you’ll have more time for what really matters: cuddles and long-awaited baby smoochies. 🫂😘
📣IPs, is there anything else you’d recommend to new parents to be? Share them with our community in the comments!
#SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #SurrogacyCommunity #SurrogacyIsForIntendedParents #IPs #IntendedParents #IPSupport #BringingBabyHome
It’s so easy to talk about the physical and mental toll becoming a parent can have on moms—but don’t forget the Dads, too! 🚨
Did you know…
🔹1 in 10 Dads experience postpartum depression (some studies suggest it’s actually closer to 1 in 4)?
🔹Testosterone levels drop in men after becoming fathers, which can cause a decrease in muscle mass, affect bone density, and contribute to heart disease?
🔹Many fathers feel unprepared and unsupported within the first year of becoming a father, which can increase stress levels.
⚠️ Here’s your reminder to check in with Dads, especially the new ones. Encourage them to keep up with their yearly health check-ups and prioritize their mental health, which can mean talking with a professional.
Parenthood and surrogacy can be a rollercoaster of emotions 🎢 Dads, you don’t have to put on a brave face. We see you. Your well-being matters.
Your loved ones want the best for you. When you’re focused on taking care of your family, don’t forget that taking care of yourself is also an extension of taking care of them, too! 🫶
#MensHealth #MensMentalHealth #DontManUp #Dads #HealthMonth #MenMatter #SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #IPs #IntendedFathers #IFs
If you’re an intended parent, you may not have a lot of people around you who can relate to your path to parenthood, but that doesn’t mean you don’t have a community here that gets it.
📣 IPs, are there any other truths you’d like to share with IPs-to-be about becoming a parent through surrogacy? Please let them know in the comments. 💕
#SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #IntendedParents #IPs #IPsToBe #ParentingTruths #IPSupport #IPCommunity #SurrogacyCommunity #Surrogacy #SurrogacyJourney
Parenthood is not for the faint of heart. 💗 It’s a continuous conundrum of celebrating your little one’s milestones and independence, while also mourning the fact that they are growing up too fast right before your eyes.
Two things can be true at the same time. 💫 You can appreciate how far you’ve both grown together, and you can wish you could go back in time and give your little one a squeeze. 💫
When you find yourself feeling this way, just imagine that your future self has been given the gift to travel back to this exact moment. Then imagine yourself before your kiddo was born. The person you were when you desperately wished for everything you have now. Imagine these past and future pieces of you came together to meet in this exact moment to appreciate this specific stage of parenting you’re in right now.
Rocking your little one as they hold their own bottle (or insert any milestone here) might not feel like much now, but ahhh, it means so much to both your past and future selves. 🫂
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Transitioning after the birth of your surrogate babe can be an adjustment. It’s not like you just wake up the next day and you’re able to go back to your normal routine, but there are some things that can help make things easier.
✨ Having a support system that can help you with your household responsibilities while you rest. It’s so important to have people around you who understand that even though you didn’t bring a baby home, you still need time to recover (especially while you figure out pumping or ways to dry up your milk).
✨ Planning something exciting to look forward to after recovery. Something to celebrate your journey and all that you`ve accomplished. This can be a special trip, like Tyeisha, a concert you’ve been wanting to see, or even a shopping trip with your friends.
📣 Surro-sisters, what other postpartum advice would you give to surrogates? Share them in the comments with our community!
#SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #SurrogacySupport #SurrogacyPostpartum #SurrogacyCommunity #SurrogacyStories #Surrogate #SurrogacyJourney
Do you keep the baby? 👶
Are you giving it away? 💔
Do your kids even get what’s happening? 🤯
Yes, I get these questions. A LOT.
So here’s your crash course in Surrogacy 101.
Spoiler: I don’t ‘give away’ my baby. I give back theirs. ✨
#SurrogacyExplained #AskASurrogate #SurrogacyMyths #FertilityTok #LGBTQFamilyBuilding #ModernFamilies #SurrogateMom #ParenthoodJourney #IVFSupport #BreakingTheStigma #WombWithAView
Sweet or salty? 🍦🥒 Which did your pregnancy cravings lean toward? Let us know in the comments. 🤗
Especially if your carvings were grossly unhinged, like putting chocolate sauce on a pickle! 🤣
#SurrogacyIs #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyIsAgency #Surrogacy #Pregancy #PregnancyCravings #Expecting #ThisOrThat #Moms #MomCommunity #Parenting #MomPoll #Surrogates
💜 MAY RECAP 💜
May was busy doing what she does best — growing dreams and building families. 🥹✨ And wow, did our community DELIVER.
Here’s what went down with our Surrogacy Is fam last month:
👶 6 beautiful babies born (welcome to the world little ones!)
🤰 44 surrogates rocked those lovely lady bumps
💌 8 perfect matches made — the beginning of something magical!
🌱 7 embryo transfers (sticky vibes activated!)
💫 13 intended parents moved to matching (dreams, meet destiny)
🦄 15 incredible surrogates also moved to matching (let’s go, unicorns!)
These numbers? They represent real moments. Real people. Real love. 💖 Every milestone is a reminder of what #SurrogacyIs: hope, connection, and unstoppable heart.
Keep shining, keep dreaming, and keep proving that this journey changes everything. 💥💕
#SurrogacyJourney #SurrogacyIsLove #SurrogacyStrong #IntendedParents #SurrogatesSupportSurrogates #MayRecap #SurrogacyAgency #StickyThoughtsOnly #MatchingMagic
🎬🐾 Meet the real MVPs of remote work: our furry (and hairless!) coworkers! Whether they’re keeping our laps warm, barking during Zoom calls, or demanding attention mid-email… we wouldn’t trade ’em for the world. 💻❤️🐶🐱🐷🐴🐮🐥
This months team meeting we spent way too much time swooning over each other’s pets… and honestly, we regret nothing.
Here’s to the unsung heroes of our remote work life — the pets who make every day pawsitively better! 🐾✨
👇 Drop your work-from-home buddy in the comments using an emoji or gif!
#RemoteWorkLife #PetCoworkers #WFHPerks #TeamPets #FurBabiesOfTheOffice
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For a lot of people, there can be some sticker shock 😱 when first hearing the overall cost of surrogacy.
One of the first important steps in starting your surrogacy journey is understanding all the costs associated with a journey and determining what a realistic budget is for you and your family. To do this, you’ll want to decide what things are most important to you and whether or not you want to explore other options for funding (loans, grants, etc). Another huge factor will be the agency you decide to work with for your journey, and whether their support matches the price they are quoting you. ➡️ Scroll through this post for the tips on what to keep an eye out for 👀
If you want help, our team is here. We have a blog all about ways to fund your surrogacy journey (you can find it on surrogacy.is/blog). You can also connect with us directly (you can do that here: surro.is/parents), and we’d be more than happy to talk things through with you!
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Surrogacy is…absolutely priceless.
It’s hard to put into words the weight of just how much of an impact a surrogacy journey can have on you—whether you’re the surrogate or the intended parent—but these surrogates and intended parents do a beautiful job of doing so in this video.
If you want to learn more about starting your own journey, let’s talk!
For Surrogates: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
For Intended Parents: surrogacy.is/for-intended-parents
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Why can’t a surrogate be on government assistance to qualify? 🤔
This is a question we hear a lot—and honestly, we know it can be very frustrating if this is your situation.
But the truth is, surrogacy compensation is not guaranteed. Meaning, if you were unable to achieve a successful pregnancy or if, for some unfortunate reason, you weren’t able to carry the surrogate baby to term, compensation payments would stop. This could be devastating on its own, but it would be even more heartbreaking if losing those payments caused your family to question how they could afford their next meal or where to sleep.
That’s why it’s best to make sure your family is financially set up in the best way to pursue a surrogacy journey. You can always revisit the idea once things are more stable.
If you have more questions about qualifications or about your specific situation, feel free to reach out to our team. We’re happy to help!
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✨ New Episode Drop! ✨
After losing her son Luke at 22 weeks, Jessie Jaklusky could’ve given up on becoming a mom—but instead, she turned her pain into purpose 💛
Now a proud mother to two daughters via surrogacy and Founder of @surrogacysimplified, Jessie is helping other Intended Parents navigate their own paths with empathy and ease.
🎧 In this episode:
🌈 Jessie’s powerful story of grief and resilience
💡 The why behind Surrogacy Simplified
🤍 Real talk about stigma, healing, and building your family your way
🛠️ Practical guidance every Intended Parent should hear
She’s walked this road—and now she walks it with others.
📲 Learn more: linktr.ee/surrogacysimplified
Follow: @surrogacysimplified for support & insight 💛
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🏳️🌈🏳️🌈 Happy Pride Month! 🏳️🌈🏳️🌈
Here at Surrogacy Is, we believe love is love—and family is family. We will always celebrate and honor families built around love. 💞
If you’re part of the LGBTQIA+ community, we`re so proud of you for living authentically. We know it’s not always easy, but being your true self is brave, beautiful, and so inspiring.
If you live in a space or have relatives that do not support your lifestyle or the way you choose to build your family, we would love to be your honorary sisters, uncles—whoever you may need. You’ll always be wrapped in a big, supportive hug here with us. 🫂
To all our LGBTQIA+ allies, thank you for being here to help uplift this community. Together we can help create a world where everyone knows they are just as deserving of love, acceptance, and kindness as anyone else, no matter how they identify.
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To kids, it doesn’t take a lot to be a good parent, but it means everything to HAVE a good parent. ✨
Your role in your child’s life will shape them. It doesn’t matter how you became their parent; it matters how you show up for them, day after day.
So, this Global Parents` Day, we’re celebrating the GOOD parents everywhere. The parents who question if they’re good because they’ve lost hours of sleep ⏰are constantly redirecting their kiddos 🙅♀️🤦♂️ or losing their minds trying to keep a million things straight. 📋
(If you’re wondering if you’re one of the good ones, you are. That’s the sign. 🛑)
So today, wrap your little one in a hug and let them squeeze you extra tight and extra long, because the fact you keep showing up for your kid deserves to be applauded today (and every day, really). 🫂
You may not feel like it’s making much of a difference today…but one day you’ll look back and realize just how much parenting shaped both of you. 🫶
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When you long for a child, your love for them is already so deep within your heart. 💗 It’s a part of you—it’s a part of your story already. The universe is just moving the pieces needed to help it all unfold. Have hope and hold on to that love tightly. This magical story is still being written. ✨
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Do you ever get attached to the baby? Don’t you feel empty arms after?” 💭
It’s a fair question—hormones are wild. But here’s the truth: intentionality changes everything.
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When you step into surrogacy, you’re not dreaming up names, decorating a nursery, or imagining preschool drop-offs. You’re picturing the look on the parents’ faces the first time they hold their baby.
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That’s the moment you’re carrying toward.
That’s the heartbeat behind it all. 💜
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Yes, emotions run deep—but this journey is never about replacing your own story. It’s about helping someone else write theirs. 💫
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You rarely hear someone say to their friends who had children, “naturally, “Why didn’t you just adopt?”
Why do people think it’s okay to (basically) shame intended parents with the same question? 🤦♀️
Everyone deserves to choose the family-building option that feels the best to them. Whether that’s birthing your own children, pursuing surrogacy, or adoption. As long as the decision is rooted in love, there is no wrong or right route.
If you’ve ever felt called to help someone else build their family through surrogacy, start by taking our quick quiz here: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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It’s an anthem yall. One second you’re thinking “do I wana become a surrogate?!” The next your helping another’s dream come true!
Hit the quiz button in our bio to see if you qualify mama! ❤️❤️❤️
🎭 POV: You thought surrogacy was just “sign a paper and boom—baby.”
Me, entering stage left with props, contracts, medical jargon, and emotional whiplash:
✨ Welcome to the real show, babes.
From matching vibes to med protocols and legal drama—this ain’t your average fertility fairytale.
💅 Add in a dash of hormone chaos, sprinkle some IVF magic, cue the hospital room lights… it’s giving main character energy with a plot twist in every act.
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Surrogacy compensation is totally something you should feel empowered about! You are putting in a lot of work in this journey 💜💜
Our team will help talk through compensation with you so you can decide on a range that feels right to you while also being respectful to the intended parents you’ll be working with.
To see how we work to empower surrogates to set their compensation ➡️ swipe through today’s posts.
If you have any questions about compensation, let us know in the comments!
If you’re looking to start your surrogacy journey and are curious about compensation, fill out our short quiz here: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz and our team will be in touch!
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Surrogacy is not a surface-level experience. It’s so much more. It has a profound impact on your life—and it’s hard to really understand it until you’ve been on a beautiful journey yourself. 💫
👉 If you’d like to learn more about the surrogacy experience, fill out our qualifying quiz at: surrogacy.is/life-changing-quiz
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What are you waiting for!? 😳 😳 😳 Our quiz (🔗 in bio) is literally just 8 minutes long. No pressure, no pushy calls, just support when/if you want to learn more!
You get to find out if you qualify and then you can schedule a call 📱 with a super chill and supportive experienced surrogate who’ll answer all your questions- talk compensation 💵, process ❤️🤰, and all the deets.
Not ready yet? That’s cool. We’re here when you need us and you get access to our free guide so you can study 📚 up while you think on it!
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