We fully support you in pumping and providing breast milk for your IPs. Some of our team members and former surrogates have also done this, so we wanted to share some guidance and tips. Below are some tips for exclusively pumping. You may already know some of this, so if you do, you can disregard […]
Category Archives: Surrogates
New Year, New Goals: Prioritizing Health for a Successful Surrogacy Journey in 2025
Happy New Year to our amazing surrogate community! As we welcome 2025, many of us are setting fresh resolutions—whether it’s focusing on personal wellness, giving back in meaningful ways, or taking steps toward life-changing goals. If your resolution includes helping a family grow through surrogacy, prioritizing your health is one of the best things you […]
Benefits of working with a proven agency
Surrogacy can indeed be a complex process, and working with an experienced agency can provide valuable support and guidance. Here are some benefits you may expect when working with a surrogacy agency: Expertise and Experience: An established agency typically has a team of professionals who are experienced in handling surrogacy journeys. They can provide you […]
Pride Month at Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions
At Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, we believe all intended parents deserve the chance to have the family of their dreams, and we are proud to have helped many same-sex couples create their happy families. When choosing to grow their family, same sex intended parents (IPs) have several options to consider, such as private adoption […]
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. […]
Did you know NOT all agencies are the same?
Surrogacy may seem simple. Someone wants to have a baby, but any number of factors prevent them from getting or staying pregnant. You’ve had a least one baby, you don’t mind (or even LOVE) being pregnant and your body seems to handle it well. Maybe you’ve even been a surrogate before and have a good […]
Sibling Journey
There’s nothing quite like the feeling that comes with witnessing intended parents (IPs) meet their child for the first time, knowing you played an important role in helping them create their family. It’s the moment surrogates consistently describe as the best part of their experience, and it often solidifies their desire to pursue another journey. […]
A Surrogacy Journey Filled With Love, Laughter and Lifelong Bonds
Kaitlin says as she scrolled through Facebook one ordinary day, little did she know that she would stumble upon an ad that would reshape the course of her life. It was an ad for a surrogate agency in her area, sparking a journey that would lead her to the wonderful world of surrogacy and introduce […]
Surrogates and their husband’s opinions about surrogacy
When we talk about the surrogacy experience, it is typically from the perspective of the Surrogate. But surrogacy impacts the entire family, not just the woman carrying the baby. Having a committed partner to support her along the way and share in the experience of helping intended parents create their family makes the journey even […]
Making the perfect match
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. […]
Benefits of Working with a Proven Surrogacy Agency
Surrogacy can indeed be a complex process, and working with an experienced agency can provide valuable support and guidance. Here are some benefits you may expect when working with a surrogacy agency: Expertise and Experience: An established agency typically has a team of professionals who are experienced in handling surrogacy journeys. They can provide you […]
Postpartum Support For Surrogates
What is Postpartum Support, and Why Is It Important for Surrogates? The postpartum period can be challenging, even for experienced parents. For surrogates, however, the postpartum experience can be uniquely complex. Postpartum support can be a vital asset during this time, helping to alleviate physical, emotional, and mental stress. In this article, Amy Guthrie from […]
Thinking About a Sibling Journey? Consider These 3 Tips
There’s nothing quite like the feeling that comes with witnessing intended parents (IPs) meet their child for the first time, knowing you played an important role in helping them create their family. It’s the moment surrogates consistently describe as the best part of their experience, and it often solidifies their desire to pursue another journey. […]
Surro Sisters on a Sibling Journey
There is an old African proverb that says, “It takes a village to raise a child”. Some must take less traditional paths to building their family and realize that sometimes it takes a village to bring a child into one’s life. In surrogacy, this is the case; women help women and families to have a […]
Intended Parents Share Updates on Their Families
Throughout the past year, we’ve had an opportunity to share some remarkable stories about how families are created through surrogacy. And it wouldn’t be possible without you – the incredible women who are part of our Surrogate Solutions community! Our team is truly grateful for each and every one of you and the role you […]
Three-Time Surrogate Finds Her Passion in Educating Others About Surrogacy
When it comes to surrogacy, Kiely is a pro in every sense of the word. She has completed three surrogacy journeys and also has two children of her own – sons Robbie (age 12) and Ronin (age 8) – with her husband, Dean. The desire to help intended parents (IPs) who cannot carry a child […]
Ready for Another Journey!
Gestational surrogates choose to travel the path of surrogacy for a variety of different reasons. Many women want to share the joy they have found in becoming a parent by helping other couples who cannot have a child on their own. Other women have simply enjoyed being pregnant and miss the experience despite their own […]
Explaining Surrogacy to Your Children: Five Book Recommendations
Being a gestational carrier requires a great deal of commitment and sacrifice – not just for the surrogate and her partner but often for their children as well. If you are considering becoming a surrogate or if you’re just beginning a journey, perhaps you are wondering how and when to discuss surrogacy with your children, […]
ASRM Guidelines: What Surrogates Need to Know
If you are considering a surrogacy journey, we first and foremost want to thank you for your generosity in wanting to help intended parents achieve their dream of having a family. Our team could not do what we do without our amazing surrogates. As an agency, we follow the American Society of Reproductive Medicine’s (ASRM) […]
Pregnant with a Purpose: Documenting the Surrogacy Journey
As a first-time surrogate excited to start her journey, Veronica knew she wanted to document the entire experience. She searched on Amazon and Etsy for surrogacy journals but couldn’t find one that she really liked. After seeing a TikTok video where a woman explained how to publish a book on Amazon, Veronica decided to create […]