October 20, 2022
Louisiana Family’s Surrogacy Journey
It wasn’t long after meeting Daphne, mother of two, that Hank’s bachelor spirit was tamed. The two were soon happily married and ready to begin a family of their own. Although both Hank and Daphne wished to have a baby together, certain road blocks stood in their way; Daphne is a cancer survivor, and thus unable to […]
July 14, 2022
Amber & Nicholas’ Story: A Harrowing Journey
For many couples who choose surrogacy to grow their families, the journey to parenthood is a long one. For new parents Amber and Nicholas, who welcomed their son Sebastian in March, the journey was a marathon more than a decade in the making. Amber and Nicholas met in 2004 and were married in 2008. […]
April 9, 2020
Postpartum Together
Meet Chelsea! A busy mom of 2 who offers postpartum support for all of us! As a mother of two, I found myself having very different postpartum experiences. With my first, I was prepared for pregnancy and birth but thought everything after baby was supposed to be “natural/easy” and “blissful.” I spent a lot of […]
August 29, 2019
Ready for Delivery
Packing for the hospital can seem like a daunting task. What will make you feel comfortable during your hospital stay? For some, these items are a MUST. For others, they are nice to have, depending on how long you are admitted. It is great to be organized and prepared by week 36. It is also […]
January 11, 2019
What Can You Do If Your Family Doesn’t Support Your Decision to Be a Surrogate?
While rewarding, surrogacy can be difficult both physically and emotionally. It’s helpful to be able to lean on your family for support during this time. Unfortunately, sometimes people have a hard time understanding gestational surrogacy or don’t feel that they can support the decision. That’s when you may need to find other resources to partner […]
November 9, 2018
After a Miscarriage: Coping as a Surrogate
For any woman, a miscarriage can be a heart-wrenching experience, but for a gestational surrogate, there is the added worry she has let down the intended parents and the surrogacy agency. It’s important, however, not to blame yourself. Miscarriage is one of those things you simply can’t control and happens to almost every woman. Here […]
September 14, 2018
6 Frequently Asked Questions From Gestational Surrogates
Becoming a gestational surrogate can be a rewarding experience; however, as with any new experience, it can be a little scary. You may have questions before you undertake your surrogacy journey, which the experts at Surrogate Solutions are happy to answer for you, but we wanted to share a few of the most common questions […]
August 24, 2018
The Benefits of a Doula During Surrogacy
A doula can provide support to you as a gestational surrogate, preparing you for and guiding you through the birthing process. Even though you’ve been through it before, every pregnancy, labor and delivery is different. Your doula can act as your advocate, seeing that your birthing plan is followed, and the process proceeds as smoothly […]
