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 heart have done something extraordinary. While the baby now rests in […]
Category Archives: Surrogates
đź’š 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 […]
đź’› 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 Teachers Make Amazing Egg Donors and Surrogates: Everyday Heroes Changing Lives in Every Way
Every day, teachers walk into classrooms—virtual or in-person—with a mission far greater than delivering a lesson plan. They nurture, guide, protect, and inspire. They are the safe place, the steady voice, the tireless cheerleader in a child’s life. And it’s no surprise that many teachers carry those same qualities into one of the most selfless […]
Pumping/ Breastmilk Tips
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 […]
A Surrogate’s Guide to Thoughtful Gifts for Intended Parents
The surrogacy journey is deeply emotional and meaningful for both surrogates and intended parents (IPs). Many surrogates wish to express their appreciation for the intended parents by giving them thoughtful gifts throughout the process. While no gift can truly capture the significance of the journey, small tokens of love and gratitude can help commemorate special […]
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 […]