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March 13, 2026

How to Spot a Surrogacy Agency that Actually Lives "Surrogate-First"

You've probably noticed that most surrogacy agencies say the same things: compassionate care, full support, trusted partner. What few agencies talk about openly is this: the way an agency treats its surrogates is the single most accurate predictor of how your journey will go.

Brooke Kimbrough

Brooke Kimbrough

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September 11, 2025

What Is Social Surrogacy? A Complete Guide for Intended Parents

When most people hear the word "surrogacy," they picture a clear medical diagnosis at the center of it: infertility, a missing uterus, a condition that makes carrying a pregnancy impossible. And yes—that's often part of the story. But it's not the whole story. More and more families are choosing surrogacy for reasons that don't fit neatly into a medical chart. This is called social surrogacy, and it's one of the most misunderstood—and most important—conversations happening in family-building today.

Brooke Kimbrough

Brooke Kimbrough

Intended ParentsSurrogates
Pregnant woman on a sunny day in front of a large body of water holding her belly.

February 19, 2025

"Surrogate Mother" and Other Surrogacy Terms That Deserve a Second Look

If you've been researching surrogacy for any amount of time, you've probably noticed that the terminology feels inconsistent. One article says "surrogate mother." Another says "gestational carrier." Someone in a Facebook group says "surrogacy mom." A well-meaning family member calls a future carrier a "sergeant mother" (yes, really—it's one of the most commonly misspelled searches on the topic).

Brooke Kimbrough

Brooke Kimbrough

SurrogatesIntended Parents
Pregnant woman holding her belly in front of a sunset.

February 18, 2025

20 Questions to Ask a Surrogacy Agency Before You Sign (Surrogate Edition)

Choosing a surrogacy agency is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make in this entire journey. Get it right, and you have a partner who guides you through every step with clarity, care, and competence. Get it wrong, and you're managing confusion, delays, and unexpected costs on top of an already emotionally demanding process.

Brooke Kimbrough

Brooke Kimbrough

Surrogates