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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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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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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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Gestational Surrogacy Application Explained

October 12, 2022/in Surrogacy, Surrogacy Terminology, The Surrogacy Journey /by Hope Surrogacy

You’ve done some soul searching, you’ve talked to your partner about becoming a surrogate. Maybe you’ve solicited advice from trusted friends or close family. You’re sure you want to begin this journey — or at least see if you’re a good candidate. You’re ready for the next step: beginning the gestational surrogacy application process! Every […]

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Talking About Surrogacy with Your Family, Friends, and Community

September 21, 2022/in Surrogacy, Surrogacy Support, The Surrogacy Journey /by Hope Surrogacy

Talking about surrogacy is different than talking about a traditional pregnancy. When you are pregnant with your own child, maybe you quietly told your close friends and family first. Maybe you posted a quirky, cute image on Facebook or Instagram or had a big party to celebrate. Maybe you didn’t even tell anyone and they […]

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How to Choose the Best Surrogacy Agency

January 12, 2022/in Surrogacy, Surrogate Mothers, The Surrogacy Journey /by Mary Murphey

Gestational surrogacy is a beautiful way to grow a family. It’s also highly emotional and complicated. That’s why you need to know what to look for in a surrogacy agency, whether you’re the intended parents or you want to become a gestational surrogate. You need an experienced, caring and impartial agency to help you navigate […]

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An Incredible Bond – Catching Up With Laura and Chad

December 16, 2019/in Surrogacy, The Surrogacy Journey /by Hope Surrogacy

At Hope Surrogacy we are surrounded by incredible people. The surrogates we work with at Hope are among the bravest people we know. What a surrogate goes through and what they give to the parents they work with is incredible. And it takes so much time, hope and generosity to make it through the journey. […]

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What To Do During the Pregnancy

October 11, 2018/0 Comments/in Surrogacy, The Surrogacy Journey /by Amy Kothe

So, your surrogate is pregnant! Congratulations! The baby is on it’s way, and now it’s time to… what?… … … What do you do when your surrogate is pregnant? What goes on between the day your pregnancy is confirmed and the day your baby is delivered? You and your surrogate are going to have a […]

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When a Surrogate Finds Out She’s Pregnant…

September 27, 2018/0 Comments/in The Surrogacy Journey /by Amy Kothe

In the world of surrogacy, the day a surrogate finds out she’s pregnant is a turning point in the surrogacy journey unlike any other. All of it – the match meeting, the appointments, the clinic visits, the shots – it all leads up to this: Are you pregnant? The journey to transferring an embryo to a […]

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Shots, Doctors, and Getting Ready for Surrogacy

August 30, 2018/0 Comments/in Medical Information, Surrogacy, The Surrogacy Journey /by Amy Kothe

So, you’re thinking about becoming a surrogate. You’re thinking about the journey of carrying a baby for parents who can’t carry a baby themselves. You’ve thought about that miracle of a moment when you will hand that baby to the parents in the delivery room – the brilliant smiles on their faces, the tears in […]

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