The Donor Sibling Registry (DSR) is a nonprofit organization founded in 2000 to assist individuals conceived as a result of sperm, egg or embryo donation who are seeking to make mutually desired contact with others with whom they (or their children) share genetic ties. The DSR has more than 75,000 members worldwide and has facilitated thousands of connections […]
Tag Archives: Intended parents
Lactation Counselor Provides Tips for Exclusively Pumping
Juli Velasquez is highly regarded among our Surrogate Solutions community as the go-to expert on exclusively pumping. As a three-time gestational carrier (single female born in 2015, boy/girl twins born in 2017, and single male born in 2020), Juli pumped after each journey to provide breast milk for her surro babes. She also breastfed both […]
“Do you tell a child that they were conceived via egg or sperm donor?”
Written by: Dr. Shannon M. Clark, MD Cheryl Whitney-Huebner, Image Studios Group LLC I knew that trying to become a first-time mom at 40 would be tough. My fears were realized when my first pregnancy ended in miscarriage. Although that loss was devastating, I had no idea just how much more disappointment I was about to […]
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) […]
Our family is how it always should have been
Written By: Carrie Collier-Brown At age 31, Carrie Collier-Brown was on the verge of an exciting new phase in her life. She had just graduated from law school and was preparing to take the bar exam. A newlywed, she was also looking forward to starting a family and had been trying to conceive for just […]
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 […]
My Family’s role in my surrogacy journey
Becoming a surrogate is a monumental experience to embark upon, both for you individually, as well as your family as a whole. Your spouse will be your strongest source of physical and emotional support during your surrogacy, so it is important to make this big decision together. Begin by engaging in an honest and open […]
It is almost Delivery Day…
You and your Intended Parents have made it! It is almost Delivery Day & we are so excited for you all. Starting to prepare for this day is very important, especially with surrogacy. Delivery day is a big day for everyone involved, even if the surrogate has already had her own child and knows what […]
Cervical Cancer Survivor Welcomes Son Via Surrogate
Last year, we featured the story of Raquel, a young cervical cancer survivor who was on a journey to grow her family through surrogacy. Raquel and her fiancé, Carl, welcomed their son, Max, in November 2021. In honor of Cervical Cancer Awareness Month, we wanted to share an update on Raquel’s story. Below, she shares her […]
Madison’s Story: Moving forward after loss and finding joy in parenthood
Stories of loss among intended parents (IPs) are all too common. We know most IPs have already spent years trying to conceive before they arrive at Surrogate Solutions to help them build their families. Madison’s journey to parenthood was especially difficult with four rounds of IVF, two miscarriages (herself and a surrogate), and multiple embryo […]
Surrogate Matching Process
As a surrogate, there are many benefits to working with a qualified agency like Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions, and it begins with the matching process. Our team is committed to ensuring you are paired with intended parents (IPs) who are a great fit for you and your family. To help facilitate a successful match, […]
Thank You to Our Amazing Surrogates and Egg Donors!
In honor of Thanksgiving, we want to take a moment to share our gratitude for the amazing women who help us create happy families each and every day. This year, we have matched nearly 200 intended parents with compatible surrogates and egg donors to help them grow their families! We are incredibly thankful to you […]
Meet Kevin & Jenny, can you be their solution?
Allow us to introduce our Intended Parents Kevin and Jenny. They have been together for over 13 years and have been married for almost 6. They met when they were 18 and 19 years old at the University of South Carolina and realized they grew up in small towns next to each other in Maryland. […]
Meet Lee & Ben, can you be their solution?
Meet our amazing Intended Parents… Can you help them?? Lee and Ben are a young, vibrant couple from Texas who want nothing more than to have a baby. They have attempted IVF multiple times, but they have not been able to create any healthy, viable embryos. Thankfully, a very dear friend called Lee in early […]
What Are Some Risks of Being a Gestational Surrogate?
Those considering a surrogacy journey have a few things to consider. Although the journey has many rewards, it also comes with a few potential risks. Understanding the risks involved can help one be prepared if they do appear. The Surrogates Agency, Intended Parents and Surrogate should all have a plan on how to handle situations, should they arise. The […]
Surrogates: What to Expect During Your Psychological Evaluation
One of the most important steps in preparing for your surrogacy journey is the psychological evaluation, which will take place once you have been matched with intended parents. Surrogate Solutions partners with mental health practitioners like Leslee Murphy, who specialize in the field of third-party reproduction, to conduct the evaluations. “The evaluation is just as […]
What Egg Donor & Surrogate Solutions can offer you
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 […]
Children’s Books to Help Explain Egg Donation
Children are naturally curious and often begin asking questions at a young age about how they came into the world. For families created through egg donation, experts recommend that parents start the conversation with their children early so it simply becomes part of their story. Knowing how to bring up the topic of egg donation can […]
Surrogacy Support: Coping with a Failed Transfer
Transfer day is a day filled with excitement for intended parents and surrogates, followed by anticipation as they await confirmation of a positive pregnancy test. After what has likely been months of meetings, medical appointments and contract negotiations, everyone is anxious to officially start the journey. But what happens when things don’t go as planned? […]
Can you help William become a BIG Brother?
Giving the gift of life to someone who cannot have a baby on their own is a beautiful thing. You could be the person to change their lives forever! Allow us to introduce our Intended Parents Katie & Matthew. Katie & Matthew have one son, William, who is the light of their lives and are […]