How to Explain Your Decision to Be a Surrogate to Friends and Family
Becoming a surrogate is a profound and selfless decision that can sometimes be challenging to explain to loved ones. At Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS), we understand the importance of having a strong support system throughout your surrogacy journey. Here’s how you can effectively communicate your choice to be a surrogate to friends and family. Understanding […]
Start Your Surrogacy Journey in Summer 2024
Summer is one of the best times of year to start a new journey. The weather is warmer, kids are out of school, schedules are a bit more relaxed… If you’ve been considering becoming a surrogate, the summer months are an ideal window to pursue this life-changing opportunity. Learn why summer 2024 may be the […]
A Step-by-Step Guide to Becoming a Surrogate in San Diego
Do you want to become a surrogate in San Diego? If so, you’ll have access to great fertility clinics, maternity hospitals, and surrogacy agencies—which makes San Diego a wonderful home base for surrogates! Read on to learn why San Diego is an excellent city to become a surrogate mother…and how to start your surrogacy journey […]
Celebrating 33 Years of Surrogacy Success at SPS
September 30 holds a special place in our hearts here at SPS, and that’s because it’s the birthday of the very first SPS baby! Born September 30, 1991, this baby boy is all grown up now. But his birth marked the beginning of an amazing journey. As we celebrate the 32nd anniversary of that special […]
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” […]
Surrogate Compensation in 2023: What to Expect at SPS
Inflation has been a growing concern for the past couple of years. And with increases in the price of groceries, rent, electricity, and more, we have all felt its impact in our daily lives. Many of us are cutting back on our spending, looking for deals and discounts, and finding ways to increase our income. […]
Why Becoming a Surrogate Is an Amazing Way to Start 2023
This time of year, many of us are thinking about our goals for the next 12 months. For some of us, that means eating healthier and being more active. For others, it means spending more quality time with loved ones. Whatever your intention is, the new year is the perfect time to get started. Did […]
What’s It Like to Grow Up in the World of Surrogacy?
Here at Surrogate Parenting Services (SPS), we pride ourselves on the exceptional support we provide surrogates and intended parents—and we couldn’t do this without our incredible team. Surrogate Parenting Services was established in 1990 when our founder and president, Cristie Montgomery, was inspired to share her surrogacy story with others. Michelle Montgomery, our marketing director—and […]
How to Make the Holidays Extra Special as a Surrogate
The holidays are a time for gathering with loved ones and making wonderful memories. But when you’re a surrogate, this season can be even more meaningful. After all, you’ve carried (or are carrying) perhaps the greatest gift of all for another family—a precious baby. So, how can you make this time of year extra special […]
What the Recent Supreme Court Decision Means for My Surrogacy Journey with SPS in California
As you probably know by now, the U.S. Supreme Court recently overruled Roe v. Wade, the landmark 1973 ruling that made abortion legal across the U.S. As of June 24, 2022, abortion is no longer protected at the federal level, and individual states will now decide whether to allow abortion within their boundaries. We understand […]
