A Gift Guide for the Women Giving the Ultimate Gift
As the holidays approach, many intended parents find themselves thinking about meaningful ways to say thank you. But when it comes to surrogacy, gratitude isn’t limited to just one season. Surrogates give something extraordinary—time, care, and the experience of pregnancy itself—to help another family grow. Whether you’re celebrating the holidays, a birthday, transfer day, delivery, […]
7 Key Things to Look for in a Surrogacy Agency
Surrogacy is a life-changing experience, and the agency you choose will be your partner through every step. Whether you’re hoping to become a surrogate or are looking to grow your family through surrogacy, finding a trustworthy, experienced agency is one of the most important decisions you’ll make. A great surrogacy agency doesn’t just manage logistics—they […]
Key Terms to Know for Your Surrogacy Journey
Embarking on a surrogacy journey can be both exciting and overwhelming. To help you navigate the process, we’ve compiled a “surrogacy cheat sheet” of key terms that every surrogate and intended parent should know. Understanding these terms will empower you to make confident decisions and communicate like a pro with your surrogacy team. Key Surrogacy […]
What to Expect from Your SPS Case Manager
What to Expect from Your SPS Case Manager At Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS), we understand that the surrogacy journey is a unique and deeply personal experience. That’s why we provide each surrogate and intended parent with a dedicated case manager, who serves as your personal guide and advocate throughout the entire process. Let’s explore what […]
The Legal Process: What Surrogates and Intended Parents Can Expect
The Legal Process: What Surrogates and Intended Parents Can Expect Embarking on a surrogacy journey is an exciting process, but it comes with important legal considerations. At Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS), we know how crucial it is for both intended parents (IPs) and surrogates—also known as gestational carriers (GCs)—to understand the legal side of surrogacy. To give you some […]
Intended Parents: What Should You Pack for the Hospital?
The day you’ve been dreaming of is almost here! As intended parents, you’re about to experience one of the most incredible moments of your lives—meeting your baby for the first time. At Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS), we want to ensure you’re fully prepared for this special day. Here’s a comprehensive guide on what to pack […]
How Surrogacy Works in California: A Step-by-Step Guide
Are you hoping to become a surrogate in California? If so, you’ll have access to great fertility clinics, maternity hospitals, and surrogacy agencies—which makes California a fantastic home base for surrogates. As you begin your journey, we want to make sure you have the information you need to make your experience as safe, smooth, and […]
Navigating Health Insurance for Surrogacy in California
For intended parents, getting health insurance coverage for your gestational surrogate is one of the most important parts of the journey. However, as with anything insurance related, it can be complicated. Insurance companies aren’t required to cover a surrogacy pregnancy, and surrogacy policies vary from company to company. Many intended parents and prospective surrogates have questions about […]
Surrogates and Intended Parents: How to Know if You’re a Good Match
As a surrogate mother, you’re looking after a baby for nine months—a life-changing responsibility that ties you to the intended parents (IPs) in an incredibly intimate and powerful way. Given this extraordinary circumstance, it’s understandable that many surrogates want to have a strong connection with the parents. While there’s no such thing as a “perfect” […]
The Matching Process at SPS: How Our Process Works and Why It’s So Successful
Whether you’re a potential surrogate or a hopeful intended parent (IP), one of the most crucial parts of the surrogacy experience is the matching process. This is the time when potential surrogates and IPs meet to determine if the relationship will be a proper fit. Because so many factors play into finding the best match, […]
