Nine years. Nine years of Family Choice Surrogacy means countless conversations, matches, milestones, challenges, celebrations, and, most importantly, families. Over the past nine years, we’ve had the privilege of walking alongside intended parents and gestational...
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The “Hurry Up and Wait” of Surrogacy
If there’s one thing nearly everyone involved in surrogacy learns quickly, it’s that the journey involves a lot of hurry up and wait. One moment, you're filling out paperwork, scheduling appointments, or preparing for the next big milestone. Then suddenly, you're...
Bringing Baby Home: Tips for New Parents After Surrogacy
After months, or sometimes years, of waiting, planning, hoping, and preparing, the moment you finally meet your baby is here. For intended parents who have welcomed their baby through surrogacy, bringing your little one home can feel incredibly exciting, emotional,...
We are excited to introduce the newest member of the Family Choice Surrogacy team, Sarah Annetts! Sarah has joined us as our Case Coordinator and will be supporting many of the behind-the-scenes processes that help keep each journey organized and moving...
Body Image During Surrogacy
Choosing to become a gestational surrogate is an incredible act of compassion. Throughout your journey, your body works hard to support a growing baby while adapting to medications, hormones, and the many changes that come with pregnancy. While it's common to focus on...
The 5 Most Googled Questions About Surrogacy (Answered)
Surrogacy is becoming more widely understood, but it's still surrounded by plenty of questions, and that's completely normal. Whether you're just beginning to explore your family-building options or you're considering becoming a gestational surrogate, you've probably...
How to Determine What Your Surrogacy Compensation Could Be
If you've been researching surrogacy, you've probably wondered one thing pretty quickly: "How much do surrogates get paid?" The answer isn't as simple as one number. While many agencies advertise a standard base compensation for every surrogate, we believe your...
What Can Surrogates Do During Pregnancy? Your Lifestyle Questions Answered
If you're thinking about becoming a surrogate, you've probably wondered how much your everyday life would change during the journey. Can you keep working? Is it okay to travel? Do you have to give up your morning coffee? These are some of the most common questions we...
Celebrating Pride Month: Creating an Inclusive Path to Parenthood
June marks the beginning of Pride Month, a time to celebrate love, authenticity, resilience, and the many ways families are formed. At Family Choice Surrogacy, Pride Month is also an opportunity to celebrate the LGBTQ+ intended parents, surrogates, and families who...
Paying for Surrogacy: What Intended Parents Should Know
Paying for a surrogacy journey is one of the most important, and often most overwhelming, parts of becoming a parent through surrogacy. At our agency, we meet intended parents at every stage of this process: just starting to explore, actively planning, or already deep...