Surrogacy Blog: Resources for Surrogates & Future Parents
When to Consider Surrogacy if IVF Isn’t Successful
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By April 30, 2026If you've been through multiple IVF cycles without success, you already know how hard this road is. The appointments, the waiting, the hope at the start of each round and what it feels like when it doesn't go the way you needed it to. Asking whether it's time to consider something different isn't giving up. It's just an honest question,…
Intended Parent Spotlight: For Alan and Brett, a Second Surrogacy Comes With Something the First One Didn’t
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By April 30, 2026When Brett and Alan tell you about their daughter Dorothea Rose, they light up the way new parents do, and then almost immediately start talking about doing it again. Dorothea was born last November, and the two Leawood, Kansas dads are still riding the high of it. "Meeting Dorothea and holding her for the first time in the hospital was…
Surrogate Spotlight: Alex’s First Surrogacy Was the Best Decision She Ever Made
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By March 24, 2026Alex didn't set out to become a surrogate because of some singular, defining moment. There was no dramatic revelation, no tearful conversation that changed everything overnight. It was quieter than that. After having her son, she kept hearing the same question from everyone around her: "When is the next one?" She knew the answer was never. But she also knew…
Surrogate Spotlight: Stephanie’s Third Surrogacy Journey Rooted in Trust, Preparation, and Purpose
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By February 25, 2026For many women exploring surrogacy for the first time, the legal process can feel unfamiliar and overwhelming. Stephanie’s experience as a third-time surrogate offers reassurance and clarity, particularly when it comes to understanding the surrogacy legal process and what must happen before embryo transfer can move forward. Born in Fort Myers, Florida, but raised in Kansas, Stephanie values the small-town…
Surrogate Spotlight: Shelby’s Second Surrogacy – What Life Looks Like After Birth
Posted on Pathways to Parenthood By January 26, 2026For women exploring surrogacy for the first time, one of the biggest unknowns is often what happens after delivery. While much of the focus is placed on pregnancy and birth, understanding surrogate post birth recovery, emotions, and relationships is just as important when deciding whether surrogacy is right for you. Shelby Mason recently completed her second surrogate journey and shares…