Your Support System
As a woman considering surrogacy, you will not be taking this journey alone. It’s important to create a strong system of support as you begin this exciting process — and to think about how this decision may affect your loved ones. Here’s how you can involve your spouse, children, friends and others in your surrogacy experience, and where you can turn if you need additional support.
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5 Ways That Your Surrogacy Decision May Affect Your Spouse
Surrogacy is not just a journey that changes your life — but the life of your spouse as well. Here are some things for you to consider before making this decision.
How to Explain Surrogacy to Your Children: 4 Important Steps
When you become a surrogate, you’ll need to explain your upcoming journey to your children. Learn how to do that in an appropriate manner with these tips.
What is a Surrogacy Support System, and Why Do You Need One?
No surrogate goes through surrogacy on her own. As you embark on your surrogacy journey, take the time to build a surrogacy support system that can be there for you.
Explaining Your Surrogacy to Others: 7 Questions You’ll Answer
Talking about surrogacy with family, friends and strangers can be exciting — but also confusing. There are few tips you should follow during these conversations.
7 Surrogacy Support Resources and Groups for Surrogates Like You
Learning more about surrogacy from former and current surrogates can be an invaluable resource. Find out where you can locate them and start your research today.
Why You May Need Surrogacy Support — and Where You Can Find It
Every surrogate needs professional surrogacy support to have a successful surrogacy journey. Learn more about this service with the following tips.
How to Prepare for Talking with Your Parents About Surrogacy
When you decide to be a surrogate, you probably want to shout your news from the rooftop! You’re finally following through with your dreams, and you want all of your loved ones to know. But,...
How to Talk About Surrogacy With Your Extended Family
Becoming a surrogate is big news. You’re about to embark on a journey that will change your life forever, and you’re excited for the challenges and rewards ahead of you. When you first researched this...
Talking About Your Surrogacy Plans With Your Friends
When you choose to become a surrogate, you don’t have to go through it alone. In addition to your intended parents, surrogacy professional and spouse, there is another group of people who can be on...