"Surrogacy is a collaborative journey of love, trust, and mutual respect. It's about finding someone who believes in your dream of motherhood enough to help you bring it to life, and honoring their incredible gift with deep gratitude."
- Cheri Bergeron
SURROGACY
For women exploring surrogacy as a path to motherhood, these resources provide guidance on understanding the process, legal considerations, finding agencies, and connecting with supportive communities of intended parents.
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Creating a Family – Surrogacy Guide
A nonprofit, unbiased resource covering the basics of gestational vs. traditional surrogacy, costs, legal issues, and emotional readiness.
American Society for Reproductive Medicine (ASRM)
Offers medical guidelines and ethics information, especially helpful for women navigating fertility treatments in addition to surrogacy.
Men Having Babies – Women Welcome Too
Though founded for gay dads, it includes a comprehensive Surrogacy Advisor Directory, agency reviews, and educational seminars that help all intended parents.
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Surrogacy Law Map – Creative Family Connections
Interactive U.S. map showing which states are surrogacy-friendly. Crucial if you're choosing an agency or surrogate from out of state.
https://www.creativefamilyconnections.com/us-surrogacy-law-map
Academy of Adoption and Assisted Reproduction Attorneys (AAAA)
Find vetted lawyers specializing in reproductive law to ensure your contract, parentage rights, and process are solid.
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Facebook Groups
Surrogacy Community
https://www.facebook.com/groups/surrogacycommunity/Surrogacy Support & Discussion – Mixed group of surrogates and intended parents with raw, honest conversations
https://www.facebook.com/groups/871520746220687/Intended Mothers Through Surrogacy
https://www.facebook.com/groups/767073700097169/Surrogates and Intended Parents Match Group – A space for hopeful parents to connect, share their journey, and get real-time advice
https://www.facebook.com/groups/227466437711407/
Instagram Accounts to Follow
@surrogacy_mama
@hopesurrogacy
@thesurrogacyexperience
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"The Baby Chase" by Leslie Morgan Steiner
A gripping real-life story exploring international surrogacy from a woman's perspective.
"Building Your Family Through Surrogacy" by Brette Sember
A practical and emotional guide for intended mothers.
"Successful Surrogacy" by Susan M. Martin
Helps navigate the process with confidence and clarity, especially from a legal perspective.
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SeedCoach
Fertility-specific financial coaching and tools for surrogacy planning.
https://www.yourseedcoach.com/
Future Family
Loans for IVF, egg retrieval, and surrogacy support with flexible payment options.
CapexMD
Fertility financing company often partnered with agencies and clinics for surrogacy funding.
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Trusted Agencies for First-Time Surrogates
Circle Surrogacy – Known for strong support, ethical practices, and inclusive values
https://www.circlesurrogacy.comWest Coast Surrogacy – Personalized support, experienced coordinators
https://www.westcoastsurrogacy.comSurrogate First – Focus on matching surrogates with values-aligned families
https://www.surrogatefirst.com
Support for Surrogates
All Things Surrogacy (Facebook Group) – One of the most active and supportive online spaces for surrogates at all stages
https://www.facebook.com/groups/allthingssurrogacy/Hope Surrogacy Blog & Podcast – Real experiences, stories, and interviews with women who've walked the surrogate journey
https://hopesurrogacy.com/blog
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Fertility Café
Covers the surrogate and intended parent experience, medical preparation, emotions, and ethics.
Hope Works (by Hope Surrogacy)
Honest conversations with women who've been surrogates or intended parents.