Surrogacy Simplified

Many Intended Parents come to me unsure of whether they will do an agency-assisted or independent surrogacy journey. Here are some key considerations: ??Time & Bandwidth - Going independent can be incredibly time-consuming and requires a lot of hands-on management. ?? Budget - Agency journeys are more costly than independent, averaging a potential savings of around $40K. ??Finding a Surrogate- Agencies connect you to screened surrogates, whereas going independent means you'll need to manage this step yourself. Today's blog dives deeper into these options-- be sure to check it out (linked below)! Having gone through both types of journeys myself I know each has unique challenges and rewards. Here at Surrogacy Simplified, I'm passionate about supporting IPs on whichever path they choose ?? https://lnkd.in/dUyfWGb5

Choosing the right surrogacy agency is crucial for a smooth journey. Our latest blog post covers key factors to consider and how a surrogacy consultant can make this process much easier for Intended Parents. Check it out below! https://lnkd.in/eTn2vPSV

Today is World Mental Health Day and I want to shine a light on the emotional challenges that come along with infertility. When I lost my son at 22 weeks pregnant, I immediately sought the help of a grief counselor and I’m so glad that I did. She helped give me the tools to cope with such an unimaginable loss.?Through prioritizing my mental health, I was in a much better headspace when I learned (through many years of treatments, procedures, etc) that it was time to pivot and turn to surrogacy to build my family. While navigating IVF, surrogacy, etc- there are so, so many appointments and it’s easy to let mental health fall to the wayside.?Prioritizing mental health is truly such an important part of the process. If you are in the “thick of it”, know I’m always available to chat. ?? . . . #worldmentalhealthday #infertility #surrogacy

During my weekly calls with my Intended Parents, we always touch on education and ensuring they feel empowered during their surrogacy journey to ask questions and advocate for themselves as needed. I'm thrilled to have Joe Cody, Founder of Grain Fertility, as a guest writer on my blog to share his tips on advocating for yourself and staying organized throughout the surrogacy process. https://lnkd.in/eQCheV4m

Curious about what the Gestational Carrier Agreement (GCA) is? Today on the blog we dive into everything you need to know about the GCA. Take a look and leave your comments below! https://lnkd.in/eraAbvj7

The Intended Parents I’m working with are on my mind this weekend as I know with all the fun that comes along with MDW is all of the questions… “when are you having a baby”, “have you been matched with a surrogate yet” … and so forth. My favorite advice is to come up with a code word with their partner (if applicable) when they’ve filled their social battery and they feel like they need to leave a gathering and the questions have become too much. What is your go to advice when supporting those navigating infertility in handling these situations? Would love to hear your thoughts below ??