I felt him take his last breath inside me. A high-pitched sound rang in my ears as I watched them scramble to find the faintest semblance of a heartbeat. I knew it was no longer there. As a surrogate mother,…
Quick Summary Surrogate postpartum support is one of the most important and often overlooked parts of the surrogacy journey. After delivery, Surrogates face hormonal changes, emotional processing, and a significant life transition that deserves care and recognition. Simple Surrogacy offers…
📸credit: Scary Mommy Quick Summary Myths about surrogacy are widespread, and they can discourage people from exploring a path that might be exactly right for them. The reality is that surrogates are motivated by far more than money; gestational surrogates…
As a surrogate, you’ve been through pregnancy and delivery at least once before. This time, however, it’s going to be a bit different. The baby that you will give birth to will be going home with the intended parents, not…
Quick Summary The Center for Family Building is a New York-based fertility counseling service founded in 2015 by Lisa Schuman, LCSW. It serves intended parents, surrogates, and donor-conceived families through therapy, screening, education, and ongoing guidance. The Center works with…