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 […]
Category Archives: Gestational Surrogacy
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 […]
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 […]
💛 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 […]
Miscarriage Support, coping as a surrogate
Miscarrying a baby is a heart-wrenching experience. Surrogates have an added layer with the worry of how the intended parents might be processing it. They often feel as if they have let down the intended parents and/or the surrogacy agency. There is no blame in any direction. Going through a miscarriage as a surrogate can […]
Matching as a surrogate
Matching with intended parents is indeed a crucial milestone in a surrogate’s journey. It sets the foundation for a successful and fulfilling surrogacy experience. The points you mentioned highlight the key aspects to consider during the matching process. Here are some additional thoughts: Compatibility: Chemistry and compatibility between the surrogate and intended parents are essential. […]
From Our Hearts to Yours
Welcome to the incredible adventure of Marissa and Kevin, a lively family of four who absolutely adore exciting escapades, outdoor fun, and the warm embrace of togetherness. Their love for quality family time is unshakable, but their journey to expand their family took an unexpected and beautiful twist, introducing them to an extraordinary woman named […]