Cord blood banking is the safe and painless process of collecting, processing, and storing the blood found in a newborn’s umbilical cord. After birth, whether delayed cord clamping is performed or not, a small amount of blood remains in the umbilical cord. This cord blood is a rich source of stem cells, which have the […]
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Standing for Ethics, Advocacy, and Family: Highlights from the 2025 SEEDS Conference
At Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, we believe that creating families should be grounded in integrity, compassion, and access for all. That’s why we were honored to be part of this year’s SEEDS (Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy) Conference, where leaders from across the third-party reproduction industry came together to advance ethical standards and […]
From Donor to Surrogate: How Helping Families Helped Shape Mine
By Katy When I was in college, I made the decision to become an egg donor. I didn’t know then just how deeply it would shape the rest of my life. I simply knew that a family out there was waiting—and that I could be part of their story. And that was enough. Not long after, life […]
What to Expect When Meeting Your Egg Donor
Did You Know You Can Meet Your Egg Donor? Here’s What That Means for Your Journey One of the many ways Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions sets itself apart is by offering intended parents (IPs) the option to meet their chosen egg donor—a unique opportunity that adds a deeply personal layer to the family-building journey. While not […]
Meet Will & Chris 💕
Hi! We’re Will and Chris — a couple who met on Tinder (yes, it really worked!) and have been building a life full of love, laughter, and adventure ever since. Chris is a product designer at Tinder, so we always joke that fate — and maybe a tiny bit of algorithm hacking — brought us […]
Meet Mollie & Chris
Mollie and Chris are a loving couple from Alexandria, VA, hoping to expand their family with the help of a surrogate. They have one amazing son, Tommy, and their dream is to welcome a second child into their lives, a child they can shower with the same love, joy, and care that fills their home […]
From Donor to Surrogate: How Helping Families Helped Shape Mine
Katie & Rachel’s Journey When you talk to women like Katie and Rachel, you quickly understand that the path to building a family doesn’t always start in your own home—it sometimes begins with the decision to help someone else build theirs. The First Yes: Becoming an Egg Donor For both Katie and Rachel, their journeys […]
Meet Kristen & Kyle 💕
Hi! We’re the Poers, Kristen, Kyle, and Hailey. If you’re reading this you may be interested in helping us add to our little family. We wanted to give you some background and tell you a bit about ourselves, so you can be sure we’re a good match for you, and you for us. We met over […]
💛 Meet Jared, Nancy, and Jackson from Chattanooga!
We’re Jared and Nancy, a couple from Chattanooga, Tennessee, dreaming of growing our family and giving our sweet two-year-old son, Jackson, a sibling to share life’s adventures with. Our journey to this moment hasn’t been what we expected, but we are grateful for what it has given us. Nancy’s pregnancy was complicated by preterm labor […]
Pride & Parenthood: A Guide for LGBTQ+ Intended Parents on the Journey of Egg Donation and Surrogacy
At Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, we believe love makes a family—and every family deserves the chance to grow. As we celebrate Pride, we also celebrate the incredible LGBTQ+ intended parents we’ve been honored to support over the years. Parenthood is a journey, and for same-sex couples, egg donation and surrogacy offer a beautiful, empowering […]
Meet Kristen & Rodrigo
Hi! We’re Kristen and Rodrigo, and we feel privileged to share our story as we embark on this journey. We know the word “privilege” might not be the first thing that comes to mind when you’re facing the reality of not being able to carry a child. In 2020, after a series of medical complications, […]
The 4th Trimester: A Season of Care for You 💛
The 4th Trimester: A Season of Care for You 💛 Your journey doesn’t end once you deliver your surrogate baby. In fact, a new chapter begins—welcome to the 4th Trimester. The 4th trimester is the 12 weeks following birth—a vital, often underestimated period of healing, emotional transition, and self-reconnection. As a surrogate, your body and […]
Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions Completes Licensing Under New Colorado Regulations
We are proud to share that Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions is one of the first agencies to become licensed by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment (CDPHE), following a new law that went into effect this year. The Protections for Donor-Conceived Persons and Families Act was passed by the Colorado legislature in […]
Meet Lauren & Nick
Lauren and Nick live just outside Dallas, Texas, where life is busy, joyful, and filled with the sounds of two young kids (ages 4 and 2) and three tiny Yorkies—Snickers, Penny, and Jack. Their days are a mix of toddler energy, snack negotiations, and lots of love. Both work in insurance claims management and enjoy […]
💚 Mental Health Matters in IVF: Support for Egg Donors, Surrogates, & Intended Parents
The IVF journey is one of the most profound paths people walk—full of hope, courage, and heart. But whether you’re an egg donor, a surrogate, or an intended parent, the emotional toll of this process is often overlooked. Mental health isn’t just a piece of the puzzle—it’s the foundation for a compassionate and sustainable experience […]
💛 Self-Care Tips During the IVF Journey
For Egg Donors, Surrogates & Intended Parents IVF is a journey filled with emotion, hope, and commitment—for everyone involved. Whether you’re donating, carrying, or hoping to welcome a baby, your well-being matters. These self-care tips are here to support you through each step. 🌼 For Egg Donors: You’re giving a profound gift. Take care of you, […]
🩺 Why Nurses Make Amazing Egg Donors and Surrogates: Real-Life Angels Changing Lives
Every day, nurses show up for others in some of life’s most intense moments—with compassion, courage, and a calm strength that changes lives. Whether holding a patient’s hand through uncertainty or delivering care in the middle of chaos, nurses are the quiet heroes who make the impossible feel possible. So it’s no surprise that many […]
Meet Lauren & Ray
We are thrilled to hopefully expand our family with the help of a surrogate! I am an attorney who is established and owns my own firm, and Ray is an engineer (and a foodie). We both have flexible work dynamics that allow us to adjust our schedules around family time, which we cherish deeply. Our […]
Meet Cassie & Ryan
Hi—we’re Ryan and Cassie, and writing this is harder than it looks! We’re a cozy, book-loving, pizza-making couple from Colorado, dreaming of growing our family and we’re incredibly thankful that you’re even reading this. Cassie can’t carry a pregnancy due to a uterine surgery that removed more than 30 pounds of fibroids and cysts. That […]
Meet Marisa & Michael
Hi, we’re Marisa and Michael, and we’re so glad you’re here. Thank you for even considering being a Surrogate. It’s hard to put into words how much this means to us—but we’ll do our best to try. We’re a loving, devoted couple living in New York, just four blocks from Marisa’s parents (who, along with […]