When you’re beginning a surrogacy journey, there are a lot of moving pieces; medical, legal, emotional, and financial. One of the most common questions we hear from intended parents is: “Will our insurance cover surrogacy?” The short answer? Sometimes, but not always...
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The Surrogacy Journey
If you’re considering becoming a surrogate, you likely have a lot of questions. What does the process actually look like? How long does it take? What kind of support would I have? Would I be doing this alone? Here’s a simple, step-by-step look at the surrogacy journey...
What Are the Requirements to Be a Surrogate?
Surrogacy is a unique and generous way to help someone grow their family. For many women, it becomes an experience they carry with them long after the journey is complete. Because carrying a baby for another family involves physical commitment, emotional readiness,...
Surrogacy Compensation Explained
Types of Surrogacy Compensation Surrogacy compensation is usually divided into two main categories: 1. Base Compensation This is the primary payment given to a surrogate for carrying the pregnancy. It varies based on experience, geographic region, agency/program, and...
How Public Perception of Surrogacy Is Shifting: Personal Stories, Stigma, and Hope
Surrogacy has always been rooted in compassion, courage, and the remarkable bonds people form when they decide to help create a family. But for decades, the way the world talked about surrogacy didn’t always reflect that truth. Misunderstandings, myths, and outdated...
A Thanksgiving Guide for Intended Parents on the Surrogacy Journey
Thanksgiving often highlights themes of gratitude, family, and tradition, but for intended parents navigating surrogacy, this season can carry added emotional layers. You may be balancing hope with uncertainty, excitement with fear, or gratitude with grief. All of...
Surrogacy in the Winter Season: Reflection, Connection, and Gentle Care
As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, winter has a way of inviting us inward. Whether you’re a surrogate, an intended parent, or someone just beginning to explore the path to family building, this time of year can bring a mix of emotions. The holidays...
The Journey So Far: Celebrating 8 Years of Family Choice Surrogacy
Eight years ago, Family Choice Surrogacy began with a simple but powerful belief: that the journey to parenthood should be compassionate, collaborative, and deeply human. Today, we are honored to look back on nearly a decade of supporting surrogates and intended...
Autumn & Surrogacy: Surrogacy Through the Season of Change
As the leaves begin to turn and the air grows cooler, we’re reminded that every season brings its own rhythm and its own kind of beauty. At Family Choice Surrogacy, autumn always feels like a fitting reflection of the surrogacy journey itself: a time of transition,...
Managing Emotions: Envy, Sadness, and Hope in Surrogacy
The surrogacy journey is often painted as joyful, and it absolutely is. But behind the excitement, there can also be complicated emotions like envy, sadness, and uncertainty. For intended parents, watching someone else carry your child can stir feelings you didn’t...