Resources

Guidance and tools for the surrogacy journey

Surrogacy comes with a lot to learn, and you deserve to understand every part of it. We’ve gathered guidance, definitions, and resources here to help you feel informed and prepared, wherever you are on the path. Don’t see your question answered? Reach out anytime, or visit the Journal for more.

Resources

Guidance and tools for the surrogacy journey

Surrogacy comes with a lot to learn, and you deserve to understand every part of it. We’ve gathered guidance, definitions, and resources here to help you feel informed and prepared, wherever you are on the path. Don’t see your question answered? Reach out anytime, or visit the Journal for more.

From the Journal

Our Journal is where we share what we’ve learned along the way. You’ll find clear answers to common questions, real stories from the surrogacy community, and guidance. Whether you’re just beginning to explore or ready to take your next step, there’s something here to help.

Journey
Guides

Sometimes it helps to have everything in one place. Our journey guides walk you through the process step by step, so you can read at your own pace and feel ready for what’s ahead. Download the ones that fit where you are, and reach out anytime if questions come up.

Intake
Forms

Whether you’re hoping to grow your family or considering becoming a surrogate, the intake form is where your journey with us begins. Share a little about yourself, and we’ll reach out to talk through what comes next. There’s no pressure, just a starting point.

Glossary of Terms

Plain-language definitions for the words you’ll hear along the way. Surrogacy and fertility come with a lot of acronyms and unfamiliar terms. Here are the ones you’re most likely to encounter, with the most important explained in full.

Gestational surrogacy: An arrangement where a surrogate carries a pregnancy for the intended parents using an embryo created through IVF. The surrogate has no genetic link to the child.

Gestational carrier (GC): Another term for a surrogate in gestational surrogacy.

Intended parents (IP): The person or people who will become the legal parents of the child and who are pursuing surrogacy to grow their family.

IVF (in vitro fertilization): A process where an egg is fertilized by sperm in a lab, creating an embryo that can be transferred to a surrogate.

Embryo transfer (ET): The medical procedure where an embryo is placed into the surrogate’s uterus.

Frozen embryo transfer (FET): An embryo transfer using an embryo that was previously frozen and then thawed.

Single embryo transfer (SET): Transferring one embryo at a time, often recommended to reduce the risks of a multiple pregnancy.

Match: The point at which an intended parent and a surrogate are paired to begin a journey together.

Surrogacy agreement: The legal contract between intended parents and a surrogate that outlines everyone’s rights, responsibilities, and expectations.

Medical clearance: Confirmation from a fertility clinic that a surrogate is medically ready to begin the process.

SEEDS: The Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy, a professional organization that sets ethical standards for agencies. We’re proud members.

ASRM: The American Society for Reproductive Medicine, which issues medical and ethical guidelines for reproductive care.

Beta (hCG test): An early blood test that confirms and measures pregnancy.

EDD (estimated due date): The expected date of delivery.

Your Questions, Answered

Our most frequently asked questions.

Gestational surrogacy is when a surrogate carries a pregnancy for someone else using an embryo created through IVF. The surrogate has no genetic connection to the baby she carries. It’s the most common form of surrogacy today, and it’s the kind we facilitate. You’ll find a fuller explanation in our glossary below.

We’re a boutique agency by design. We take on no more than 20 active cases at a time, so you’re never just a file in a stack.  This lets us stay close to every family and surrogate we serve.

We work with intended parents dreaming of growing their families and with women considering the gift of becoming a surrogate. We welcome families and surrogates nationwide, and we’re based in Texas.

The first step is simple. Reach out to book an intake call, and we’ll talk through where you are, answer your questions, and explain how the process works with us. There’s no pressure and no commitment, just a conversation.

It means our agency fee isn’t due until you’re matched with a surrogate. We don’t think you should carry the cost of an agency relationship before the part that matters most has begun. We’ll walk you through the full fee structure during your intake call.

We take matching seriously and personally. Rather than rushing to fill a quota, we take time to understand both sides, so intended parents and surrogates are paired thoughtfully, with shared values and expectations. Because we cap our caseload, every match gets our full attention.

Every journey is different, and timelines depend on matching, medical clearance, and each pregnancy. We’ll give you an honest picture of what to expect during your intake call, and your case manager will keep you informed at every step.

No, and that’s intentional. Legal and medical coordination is handled by independent third parties, chosen collaboratively by intended parents and surrogates. This keeps important decisions in the hands of the people they affect most.