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Beyond the Headlines: The Heart of Surrogacy

October 9, 2026/in Surrogacy, The Surrogacy Journey /by Hope Surrogacy

Why do surrogacy stories in the media feel so unsettling? When surrogacy makes the news for troubling reasons, it’s natural to have questions. Recent headlines have brought difficult surrogacy situations into the public eye, including disputes over medical decisions during pregnancy and concerns about how intended parents, surrogates, and children are protected. These stories can […]

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Help us welcome Denise Steele to Hope Surrogacy!

September 14, 2026/in Our Team, Surrogacy /by Amy Kothe

Help Us Welcome Denise Steele to Hope Surrogacy! We’re thrilled to officially introduce Denise Steele, Managing Director at Hope Surrogacy. For Denise, this work isn’t just a career — it’s deeply personal. She’s the proud mom of three sons, each of whom came to her family through third-party fertility and domestic adoption. Her own family-building […]

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Is Surrogacy Legal in Michigan?

July 15, 2025/in Surrogacy, Surrogacy Laws /by Mary Murphey

If you’ve ever thought about becoming a surrogate in Michigan, you may be wondering, “Is surrogacy legal in Michigan?” The answer is yes! In April 2024, Governor Gretchen Whitmer signed the Assisted Reproduction and Surrogacy Parentage Act (ARSPA) into law. This landmark legislation officially legalizes and protects compensated gestational surrogacy in Michigan, making our state […]

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The Re-Match Meeting…the next step in Brook and Alex’s Journey

February 11, 2025/in Intended Parent/Surrogate Stories, Surrogacy /by Hope Surrogacy

The Re-Match Meeting…the next step in Brook and Alex’s Journey The simple take on surrogacy. In the broad scheme of things, surrogacy probably crosses someone’s mind like this: A couple wants a baby. Said couple is unable to have a baby the conventional way. The couple considers other ways to have a baby and become […]

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The Complexities of a Surrogacy Journey: Alex and Brooke’s Story

February 5, 2025/in Intended Parent/Surrogate Stories, Surrogacy /by Hope Surrogacy

The Complexities of a Surrogacy Journey: Alex and Brooke’s Story When people think of surrogacy, they often picture a woman carrying a baby for someone unable to have a baby on their own. While the concept seems straightforward, the reality involves a detailed process filled with emotional and logistical challenges. Understanding the Need for Surrogacy: […]

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Match meeting! It feels like Christmas morning

December 3, 2024/in Intended Parent/Surrogate Stories, Surrogacy, The Surrogacy Journey /by Hope Surrogacy

Match meeting! it feels like Christmas morning. Malena, Dylan, Elliot, and Myles are meeting in person for the first time. Even though they’ve met on paper and have been “matched” via a process that includes delving into a lot of personal spaces by professionals who make sure the “I’s are dotted and “T”s are crossed, […]

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Heartbreak to Hope….A family ready to grow their family through surrogacy.

September 23, 2024/in Intended Parent/Surrogate Stories, Surrogacy, Surrogacy Support /by Hope Surrogacy

Do you believe in love at first sight? Or at least “strong attraction” at first sight? Jamie says this is what happened when she first met Rishad. There was, however, a little bit of a problem because she did not meet him in a more typical situation, such as through a dating app. No, he […]

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Brooke and Alex share what brought them to surrogacy.

August 28, 2024/in Surrogacy /by Hope Surrogacy

A few weeks ago, we shared the story of Brooke and Alex, a couple ready to start their family. This week we will continue to share their journey and what brought them to surrogacy in the first place. First comes love! Then comes marriage! Then comes the baby in the baby carriage! Remember the little […]

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Sometimes, there can be heartbreak to get to parenthood

August 19, 2024/in Infertility, Surrogacy, Surrogacy Support, The Surrogacy Journey /by Hope Surrogacy

Sometimes, there can be heartbreak to get to parenthood. We love to share successful and heartwarming stories of how surrogacy can change people’s lives. But sometimes, it is important to share stories that may not always work or may involve difficulties along the way. Having a baby… can be such an easy, straightforward decision and […]

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Going Outside the Box to Have a Baby

August 12, 2024/in Infertility, Intended Parent/Surrogate Stories, Surrogacy /by Hope Surrogacy

Doing things outside the box. Brooke and Alex have always done things “outside the box.” They married young after only dating for seven and a half months, “growing up together,” and then starting their own businesses. They took a medical diagnosis that curtailed Brooke’s ability to bring a pregnancy to term in stride because they […]

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