After overcoming her own five-year infertility journey through IVF, Paige chose to become a gestational surrogate to help another family experience the joy of parenthood. Read about her inspiring surrogacy journey, the relationships she built with the intended parents, and why she says she'd do it all again.
Have you been thinking about becoming a surrogate but wondering if now is the right time? Learn what makes a great surrogate, how to know if your family is ready, common eligibility requirements, and why finding the right agency matters. This guide answers the biggest questions women ask before beginning their surrogacy journey.
Read how Kimberly's first surrogacy journey changed two families through compassionate support, a perfect match, and Vermont Surrogacy Network.
The third trimester of surrogacy can bring an unexpected emotional divergence: surrogates often turn inward as nesting instincts intensify, while intended parents move into urgent preparation mode. This shift can strain communication and create feelings of distance or abandonment on both sides. This article explores the psychological and sociological dynamics behind third-trimester communication changes and offers evidence-informed strategies to help surrogates and intended parents stay emotionally connected through the final weeks of pregnancy.
After completing her own family, Morgan felt called to help another begin. This real-life surrogacy story follows her thoughtful decision-making, pregnancy journey, and the profound transformation that came from carrying a child for intended parents. Morgan’s experience offers insight, honesty, and encouragement for anyone considering gestational surrogacy.
Considering surrogacy? Learn about the two primary embryo transfer protocols: medicated (programmed) vs. unmedicated (natural) cycles. Discover why success rates are comparable, and how Vermont Surrogacy Network prioritizes informed choice and individualized care for gestational carriers.
The article offers five practical ways for intended parents and surrogates to stay connected during winter, especially when separated by distance. It emphasizes scheduling video calls to see each other and share daily life, exchanging winter traditions and memories to foster closeness, celebrating small milestones and moments of progress, sending thoughtful notes or small gifts to show appreciation, and creating quiet, grounding moments together to process complex emotions. Overall, it encourages intentional connection to strengthen bonds, share warmth, and nurture relationships throughout the season.
The article, "From Our Family to Yours: Celebrating Surrogates and the Gift of Life This Season," discusses how surrogacy beautifully embodies the holiday spirit of family, generosity, and giving.
It highlights that this journey is a profound act of care, offering intended parents renewed hope and a life-changing gift, while providing gestational carriers with a deep sense of purpose and joy. The piece also acknowledges that the generous financial compensation surrogates receive is a practical benefit that supports their own loved ones during the often-stressful holiday season. Ultimately, the article celebrates surrogates and intended parents for their commitment to building families through intention, not just biology, making the season feel fuller and more meaningful for everyone involved.
"What I’ve Learned Working at Vermont Surrogacy Network These Last Five Months," is a personal reflection by Shanna, a Case Manager at VSN. She shares her experiences and insights gained during her first five months in the role. She highlights the hands-on nature of her team, describing it as a family rather than a business. Shanna emphasizes the deep connections she forms with surrogates and intended parents, finding joy and awe in their journeys. She also discusses the challenges and satisfactions of scheduling, managing bottlenecks, and the importance of every step for the families involved. The author expresses profound gratitude, particularly as someone who has experienced miscarriages, for witnessing families grow and heal. She concludes by expressing pride in the women who are surrogates, noting their investment in real relationships beyond monetary compensation, and reiterates that surrogacy is about connection, compassion, and profound human experiences.
Elizabeth was inspired to become a gestational carrier for someone outside her family because she had previously told her sibling, who had fertility concerns, that she would carry for them. This willingness to step up for family eventually led her to think, "if I’m willing to carry for my sister, why not do it for someone else who needs it?" She also described it as a "divine calling" and felt like it was "time."
