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After operating for nearly 13 years, we know all the joys and challenges it takes to run a successful business in Hawaii.  At Hawaii Surrogacy Center, supporting other small businesses in our community is one of our core values, especially during this particularly difficult time.  From gifting to B2B services, we are proud to patronize…

Surrogacy is a life-changing experience for intended parents and surrogates alike. The key to a successful surrogacy journey is open communication and strong trust and understanding between the surrogate and intended parents. This means being transparent about your expectations, limitations, and concerns. It also means being a good listener and showing empathy towards the intended…

With spring upon us, I wanted to take a moment to share my thoughts about this year based on trends we are seeing and some significant initiatives that we’re working on as an agency. I also have been reflecting on the fact that we are approaching our 15th anniversary of serving families across Hawaii and…

Do my pictures need to be professionally done?  How much information do I need to share?  Why do surrogates keep passing up our profile?  There’s no such thing as an ideal surrogacy matching profile, but here are some tips for building a strong profile that will give a clear impression to the right surrogate for…

A surrogacy journey is comprised of ten major steps, and we take pride in carrying Intended Parents through to the finish line. Understandably, the surrogate match process is often the main focus for most Intended Parents. Every agency does it differently. It is as much an art as it is a structured process. Here is…

The average cost of a financing surrogacy journey is around $85,000. That is assuming you already have embryos ready to transfer into a gestational carrier. While we provided a comprehensive budget for you after an initial program consultation, most Intended Parents still need help putting together their finances for their journey. Did you know there…

In surrogacy, waiting to be matched is no easy feat. However, it seems to be taking longer than ever.  Pre-pandemic, Intended Parents waited an average of six months to be matched in our program.  Unfortunately, these timelines have extended to a year or more for some families.  So why the wait? Less Applicants Since 2020, we…

Whether you are a first time surrogate or a pro, staying organized is key to having a stress-free surrogacy experience.  With all the shots, supportive medications, doctors appointments and day to day life, staying on track and organized can seem difficult at times. We talked with Surrogate Ashley Bolger on the tips and tools that…

Whether you are a first time or experienced surrogate, we want to make your experience with Hawaii Surrogacy Center one to remember. We know that you have a choice among agencies. What makes Hawaii Surrogacy different? Our CultureWe focus on providing friendly, local service. When we accept Intended Parents into our program, we let them…

Our guest blogger today is Dr. Theresa Wee. Dr. Wee is an amazing doctor.  She helps take care of babies born to our international clients, as well as many of our local families.  She has become part of the Hawaii Surrogacy Center Ohana and we would love for you all to get to know her…

In honor of Pride Week and National Coming Out Day (October 11), we would like to continue to show our support for the LGBTQ+ Community.  As a LGBTQ+ individual or couple, becoming a parent through surrogacy can seem daunting. Working with an agency can help make the process much easier. At Hawaii Surrogacy Center, we…