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How to use your agency as your advocate
How to use your agency as your advocate

How can your agency advocate for you?

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The Screening Process: What it takes to get cleared to be a surrogate
The Screening Process: What it takes to get cleared to be a surrogate

Surrogate screening process

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Looking Back: My 3 Surrogacy Journeys, 2 Sets of Parents, and How I Feel Now
Looking Back: My 3 Surrogacy Journeys, 2 Sets of Parents, and How I Feel Now

Callie chats about her three very different journeys

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A Glossary of Terms for a Surrogacy Journey
A Glossary of Terms for a Surrogacy Journey

Learn more about common terms used throughout the process!

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5 Things I Learned from Being a Gestational Carrier
5 Things I Learned from Being a Gestational Carrier

Amanda walks us through 5 things she learned from being a gestational carrier.

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Addressing Spouse Objections to Surrogacy
Addressing Spouse Objections to Surrogacy

Having your spouse or partner involved and on board during a surrogacy journey is a must. A spouse or partner may not be on board at the beginning - and that’s why these conversations are so important. Check out Melissia’s video and blog about her experience with her spouse.

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SurrogatesAmanda Kinnard-Fuchsgrubersurrogacy journey, surrogate spouse, surrogate partner, spouse objections, partner objections, partner concerns, spouse concerns