Surrogacy Content Creators We Love: Real Stories and Honest Insights

The best way to understand how to become a surrogate isn’t through a checklist—it’s through real women living it in real time.

These are our favorite surrogacy influencers.

They are the women you start following out of curiosity… and then suddenly, you’re invested. You’re watching their journeys unfold, learning what surrogacy actually looks like, and realizing something you didn’t expect: this could be you.

They’re not just sharing their lives—they’re showing what’s possible. And for so many women, this is where curiosity turns into something bigger.

1. Sam Mathews | TikTok @wearedanandsam | Instagram @wearedanandsam

A mom of three and two-time surrogate, Sam is one of the most recognizable influencers in the surrogacy space—and once you find her content, it’s hard not to binge it all.

Across platforms, Sam and her husband Dan share a behind-the-scenes look at surrogacy that makes the experience feel accessible, understandable, and within reach.

One of the moments that stays with you is her emotional glimpse into what it’s actually like to leave for the hospital pregnant—and return home without a baby

And then there are the smaller, everyday moments—like this cheeky, totally relatable conversation with her husband—that bring humor to how the decision to become a surrogate often begins.

She’s documented multiple journeys, motherhood, milk donation, and the emotional reality of the surrogate experience. Nothing is overly polished—just life as it unfolds.

That honesty is exactly why so many people say her content is the moment it finally clicked.

If you’re even a little curious about surrogacy, her “How to Become a Surrogate” content is one of those deep-dive moments you don’t want to miss.

2. Teale Kelley | TikTok @tealekelleyy | Instagram @tealekelley

Teale is one of those creators you can’t help but get emotionally invested in—you start following out of curiosity, but you stay because it feels like watching a close friend live something extraordinary.

She shares her life as a mother alongside her pregnancy, surrogacy, and egg donation journeys with a level of openness that feels rare. As both a fertility nurse and a surrogate, she bridges the clinical side of surrogacy with the deeply human experience of it.

Her story becomes even more powerful through how openly she shares the most personal parts of her surrogacy journey—the “why” behind her decisions and how it’s shaped her identity as both a woman and a mother. She also speaks to the tangible impact, including how her compensation helped her purchase her first home.

A favorite moment is this full-circle glimpse of Teale and her daughter in the home her journey helped make possible:

And this #GRWM—“Pregnant with Someone Else’s Baby”—blends everyday life with something much bigger:

With Teale, you don’t just learn about surrogacy—you feel it. Her content captures both the emotional and medical sides of the journey—making something complex feel deeply human and within reach.

3. Briana Hernandez | TikTok @Brianasheriii | Instagram@Brianasheriii

A military veteran and single mom, Briana’s story stands out because it’s rooted in intention, purpose, and heart. Before beginning her journey, she carefully considered not only how surrogacy would shape her own life, but the lasting impact it would have on another family.

Her intentionality is palpable. She isn’t focused only on the “what” of surrogacy—she’s grounded in the “why.” That clarity carries through her content as she reflects on meaning, motivation, and what it means to help build a family.

She also brings transparency to every step, openly discussing IVF, compensation, and what it feels like to move through the surrogacy process feeling informed and empowered.

In one post, she documents the first half of her journey in a soft, emotional montage:

She also shares a reflection on postpartum pride—celebrating her body, her experience as a mother of two, and the deeply meaningful honor of helping another woman become a mother:

Through it all, Briana is open about her motivations: a desire to help another family experience the joy of parenthood while fully embracing her own identity as a mother. Her story is honest, grounded, and deeply human—the kind of surrogacy journey that doesn’t just inform, but invites others to reflect on their own “why.”

4. Danielle Cobb | TikTok @nickanddani | Instagram @nickanddani__life__unfiltered 

As a first-time surrogate, Danielle embraced sharing her journey from the very beginning—and together, Nick & Dani offer an open, behind-the-scenes look at surrogacy and motherhood.

Their content captures the full journey—from pregnancy and delivery to life after birth—and even offers a heartfelt look at how her surrogacy experience impacted her own children. It’s unfiltered, honest, and refreshingly transparent—even in unexpected moments, like navigating physical setbacks mid-journey with humor and openness.

Some of their most impactful posts break down common surrogacy misconceptions, including:
“Do you get attached to the baby as a surrogate?”

As a first-time surrogate, Danielle embraced sharing her journey from the very beginning—and together, Nick & Dani offer an open, behind-the-scenes look at surrogacy and motherhood.

Their content captures the full journey—from pregnancy and delivery to life after birth—and even offers a heartfelt look at how her surrogacy experience impacted her own children. It’s unfiltered, honest, and refreshingly transparent—even in unexpected moments, like navigating physical setbacks mid-journey with humor and openness.

Some of their most impactful posts break down common surrogacy misconceptions, including:
“Do you get attached to the baby as a surrogate?”

And how a surrogacy birth plan differs from a traditional delivery—down to details like “their baby, her playlist”:

Dani doesn’t just show milestones—she pulls you into the experience as it’s happening.

Following their journey feels grounding, offering a clear, honest look at what surrogacy actually involves.

5. Johanna Sacasas | TikTok @modern.day.stork

Johanna is known for her TikTok “story times,” where she gives viewers a firsthand look at what it’s like to be a surrogate. She shows up fully as herself—open, honest, and unfiltered.

Her posts cover everything—from meeting her intended parents for the first time to opening up about her concerns around the medical process—and include a candid, must-read perspective on choosing the right surrogacy agency, with advice every woman should hear before starting her journey.

Through every high and hard moment, Johanna brings people along through every stage—showing the resilience, commitment, and compassion it takes to carry for another family.

6. Charlsie Trabert | TikTok @chuckiec6

Charlsie and her wife did something incredibly rare—they both embarked on surrogacy journeys at the same time, creating what they call their “double rainbow” surrogacy experience.

Charlsie’s content stands out because she brings humor into something so meaningful. She breaks down common surrogacy myths in a way that feels approachable, making the entire process easier to understand—and a lot less intimidating. She finds ways to laugh along the way, while still sharing the truths people need to hear.

Our favorite post? This one that playfully busts one of the biggest misconceptions about surrogacy—with a comic twist on the idea of “giving up her baby” (when in reality, a gestational surrogate shares no DNA with the baby):

And then there’s this—the moment that changes how you see surrogacy entirely: a beautiful response to people who say they could never be a surrogate, capturing the life-changing birth experience for both her and the intended dads:

And finally, this goodbye to her “surrobabe,” paired with a message that says it all for women who feel that pull toward surrogacy: If you’re thinking about being a gestational carrier… do it.

Honestly, it’s hard to imagine a more powerful way to end her journey—or this piece.