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Lesser-Known but Common Reasons Intended Parents Choose Surrogacy
At the heart of the Hawaii Surrogacy Center, our mission goes beyond just helping families grow; it’s about understanding, compassion, and support. Surrogacy is a miraculous gift, a wish granted, and a dream fulfilled for many who long to become parents for the first time or have struggled to add to their family. While many…
Read MoreThe Silent Side of Fertility: Lesser-Known Statistics Causing a Rise in Surrogacy
In today’s quest for parenthood, surrogacy continues to become more inclusive, equitable, and attainable than ever. Traditionally overshadowed by more conventional methods of family-building, surrogacy is stepping into the limelight, propelled by a constellation of factors ranging from socioeconomic dynamics to health conditions. Here are ten lesser-known statistics that illuminate why more and more people…
Read MoreTransforming Lives: The Empowering Impact of Surrogacy on Women
For intended mothers, surrogacy is often a path chosen after many attempts to conceive biologically, through fertility treatments, or after facing medical conditions that make pregnancy risky or impossible. Turning to surrogacy, these women actively take control of their journey toward motherhood, making decisions that best suit their bodies, their health, and their families. This…
Read MoreAll About Surrogacy: Ask Me Anything with our Director, Andrea McAfee
Surrogacy is a journey filled with complexities, emotions, and, ultimately, the joy of building families. As surrogacy continues to gain visibility and acceptance, intended parents and surrogates alike are seeking clear, reliable information. Recognizing this need for transparency and support, we sat down with our Founder and Director, Andrea Hoshmand McAfee, and grilled her in…
Read MoreHow Gestational Surrogacy Empowers Women: Shattering Myths and Celebrating Choices
In the realm of reproductive technologies, gestational surrogacy stands as a beacon of hope and empowerment for many women. Despite the controversies and misconceptions surrounding it, gestational surrogacy is fundamentally an act of altruism and strength. Let’s demystify gestational surrogacy and explore how it empowers women with new choices that were unimaginable just a few…
Read MoreYour Surrogacy Journey, Supported: Reproductive Health Resources for Black Women
The journey of surrogacy is a pathway paved with hope, strength, and the unwavering courage to welcome new life into the world in a very special way. For Black women, this path also navigates through a landscape shaped by cultural heritage, historical context, and the pressing need for equitable health resources. Key Statistics: Here, we…
Read MoreSelf-care Tips & Resources for Surrogates
Your surrogate plays an instrumental role in your journey to parenthood. It’s just as important for them to invest in self-care during this period as it is for them to take care of your baby in their belly. If you are a gestational carrier, you know how important it is to nurture and care for…
Read MoreHonoring Your Body: Tips and Tricks for Surrogates and Intended Parents
Many think of February as a time for love. Well, that and groundhogs become meteorologists. While highly commercialized, Valentine’s Day can also serve as a reminder to honor and love yourself. For those considering gestational surrogacy or in any stage of their journey, it’s essential to remember that caring for and honoring your body is…
Read MoreHighlighting the Black Community’s Pioneering Contributions to Maternal Healthcare
From the vast realm of scientific research to grassroots community health initiatives, the Black community’s contributions to maternal healthcare are monumental and far-reaching. Here, we’ll highlight some of these key individuals and initiatives, underscoring the importance of communal efforts in advancing health outcomes for all mothers. Black Trailblazers of Maternal Healthcare The history of maternal…
Read MoreA Surrogate’s Ultimate Guide: The Medical Pre-screening Process
Gestational surrogacy is on the rise as hopeful parents who are unable to carry a pregnancy themselves seek out this option to complete their families. Gestational surrogacy is not new. What was once deemed an option only for the wealthy, changes in law, regulation, and insurance have made gestational surrogacy more accessible than ever before.…
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