The COVID-19 Vaccine for Surrogates: What You Need to Know
Whether you are a surrogate mother or intended parent … or whether you are currently pregnant or trying to get pregnant, you probably have questions and concerns about the COVID-19 vaccination. Here at SPS, some of the questions we’re received are: Do surrogacy agencies require surrogates to be vaccinated? Is the vaccine safe for the […]
Establishing Parentage in Surrogacy: How It Works in California
In every surrogacy agreement, the intended parents need to complete certain legal actions to officially establish themselves as the child’s legal parents. These actions vary by state and are based on the specific circumstances of the surrogacy. As with every other aspect in your surrogacy journey, SPS is with you every step of the way, […]
Storytellers: Daryl’s Surrogacy Story
Every surrogacy story is special, and yours is no exception. That’s why we’re so excited about our Storytellers series. This week we’re hearing from Daryl, who is a case manager here at SPS and is currently on her fourth surrogacy journey! Learn what inspired her to become a surrogate (and do multiple journeys), why she […]
Surrogacy Process: Your Relationship with Intended Parents
The surrogacy process is a path that brings about many new experiences for you and those closest to you. It will be different from your other pregnancies in ways you may not expect. One of these unexpected situations is the relationship that will develop between you as the surrogate and the intended parent/s. This can […]
Learn the Language of the Surrogacy Process in 5 Minutes or Less
If you’re just starting to learn about the surrogacy process, it can sometimes feel like you’re reading a whole different language. You’ll find a sea of abbreviations, acronyms, and obscure terms that only exist inside the community of those whose lives have been touched in some way by the surrogacy process. Here’s a quick rundown […]
4 Adorable Stories for Kids that Explain the Surrogacy Process
As you begin the surrogacy process, you’ll be faced with many questions. Perhaps the most difficult ones to field will be those from your own children, whether you’re a gestational surrogate or intended parents adding to your family. It’s not always easy to explain big concepts in a way that kids can understand, but choosing […]
4 Mantras to Remember when You’re Starting the Surrogacy Process
As you start the surrogacy process, you’re probably filled with emotions. There’s the difficult times of coming to terms with not being able to carry a baby on your own, the excitement that you might be able to complete your family with the help of a gestational surrogate, and there’s also the natural concerns that […]
4 Things You Should Do Before Beginning the Surrogacy Process
Beginning the surrogacy process is not something anyone takes lightly. If you’re an intended parent who wants to add to your family, you’ve no doubt had a lengthy journey to arrive at this decision. If you’re considering beginning the surrogacy process as a gestational surrogate, you likely have a story of your own that has […]
