Surrogacy: What to Expect When You’re Expecting

Parents who go through surrogacy for the first time have an incredible journey ahead of them. As intended parents, you may be in the process of doing research to help you understand some of the things to expect with your surrogacy.

It’s an intimate journey.

Choosing someone to carry and nurture your unborn child is an experience that requires a high level of intimacy and vulnerability. It’s a completely new experience that will help you grow in ways that you never knew were possible. You’ll have to have faith in your surrogate and yourself. The truth is, that the trust and open honest communication that surrogacy requires of both parties is ultimately worth it.

Choosing the right agency is invaluable.

The surrogacy agency that you choose will have numerous responsibilities. Their job is to help you along the way to ensure that your surrogacy goes smoothly. Use references, online communities, and do your research. This is a momentous life decision, make sure that you put your future in good hands.
You should look for an agency that addresses your concerns, works to match you with the best surrogate fit for you, and is transparent. You’ll want experienced professionals on your side that will help to provide you peace-of-mind.

It’s a bit of a waiting game.

Surrogacy starts well before the pregnancy begins. It begins the moment that you commit to surrogacy as a way to complete your family. It is easy to get discouraged or impatient with the amount of time it takes to get the ball rolling, but it’s important to remember that it takes time to do things right.
Don’t feel the need to rush through the experience, as time will fly by and before you know it, it’ll be delivery day. Pregnancy is not a sprint, it’s a marathon with unexpected hurdles. Embrace every little challenge and milestone, you’ll want to remember how incredible your surrogacy journey was.

The birth will be a chaotic, but amazing experience.

The delivery day for your baby can be hectic. It will be an emotional and exciting day, just like any other birth. All the time you spent waiting and preparing for this day will disappear. Don’t expect everything to go according to plan.
Someone will have forgotten to pack the baby’s blanket that you bought for the car ride home or you’ll forget to call your mom as you promised. Whatever it is, you’ll get through any mishaps, and you won’t have much time to stress about it. You’ll be too busy being in awe of your newest family member.

You’ll forever be grateful to your surrogate

It’s no secret that surrogates are incredibly giving people. They are willing to help another family grow by giving them the gift of life. For parents who cannot conceive on their own, surrogates are truly miracle workers. You will always have your surrogate to thank for your child and that gratefulness does not go away. Your surrogate will always have a special place in your heart.