Your family. Your path.

Building your family may not follow a traditional path. For some, surrogacy or donor eggs and sperm are the best options. Here you’ll find articles and resources to help you through the surrogacy and donor process.

A guide to surrogacy and donors

Explore the resources below to learn more about surrogacy and donor options.

Building your family with a surrogate

Learn about different surrogacy options, including methods, screening, legal agreements, and preconception counseling.

Other aspects to consider when using a donor or surrogate

Explore key financial factors, insurance coverage, and other considerations to plan for your fertility journey.

Paying for surrogacy and donors

Discover available financial assistance options, such as insurance coverage, clinic payment plans, medication discounts, and grants.

Doctor discussion guides

Knowing what to ask your doctor is important before starting fertility treatment, choosing a surrogate, or exploring donor options. Download our free PDFs below to help you gather your thoughts and feel more prepared for your appointment.

FERTILITY TESTING AND TREATMENT

For couples or individuals who haven’t been able to become pregnant naturally.

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LGBTQ+ FAMILY BUILDING

For LGBTQ couples who may need to explore third-party options to achieve parenthood.

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PODCAST

Informational and inspirational conversations

Listen to fertility specialists and patients share their knowledge and experiences with IVF, egg and embryo freezing, and surrogacy and donation to help educate and empower others navigating their own family planning journeys.

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VIDEOS

Hear from others

Watch the videos below for personal stories on surrogacy and donors.

Rob’s surrogacy and donor story

Rob and his husband chose egg donors and navigated the surrogacy process to build their family.

Amy’s path to parenthood

When uterine scarring resulted in a life-threatening miscarriage, Amy turned to surrogacy to expand her family.

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