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Learning from the Surrogacy Experience of McKenna West, Omar Ahmed, and Nausheen Gilkar: Early and Ongoing Cooperation is the Only Way
The surrogacy case involving gestational carrier McKenna West and parents Omar Ahmed and Nausheen Gilkar has been captivating the headlines. Although all parties willingly began this journey together, the resulting pregnancy became fraught after serious medical concerns emerged involving the baby.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency13 days ago in Families
Why I Am Going To Be A Repeat Surrogate
As told by Christina Chilcote, ConceiveAbilities Surrogate Christina is a 29-year-old surrogate with ConceiveAbilities who is eager to begin her second journey. She grew up in the Pacific Northwest and met her husband, Bryce, in high school. After high school, Bryce joined the Air Force and Christina followed him to California where they had their son, Isaac, and daughter, Harper.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency16 days ago in Families
I’m a Doula and a Surrogate. This Is Why Doulas Make Great Surrogates.
As Told by Vanessa Stepan, ConceiveAbilities Surrogate Vanessa Stepan is a military wife, mom of three, and a doula. She empowers people to have positive birth experiences through education and support with her company Birth Well Colorado Springs. She is also a first time surrogate in the homestretch of her surrogacy journey. Vanessa joined our surrogacy podcast All Things Conceivable to share her surrogacy story and why being a doula inspired her to become a surrogate.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
Surrogacy is Commendable, not Deplorable
By Nazca Fontes, Founder and Executive Chairman of ConceiveAbilities On January 8th, Pope Francis made remarks about surrogacy, describing this important method of family-building as “deplorable.” His statement is particularly impactful right now, as more people than ever are choosing surrogacy to have children, representing over 5% of all in vitro fertilization cycles based on data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
Michigan Steps into The Future By Passing Bill to Legalize Surrogacy
Co-Authored by Dr. James Grifo, MD, PhD The right for people to be in charge of their reproductive and family destiny is paramount to the freedom of not only Michiganders but to all Americans. As Michigan repeals a draconian law criminalizing paid surrogacy, it sets forth a new law aimed at providing protections to all involved parties.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
How To Donate Breast Milk with Lenna Gregory of Mothers’ Milk Bank
Many of our surrogates have questions about donating breast milk after their surrogacy pregnancy. Sometimes, intended parents will ask a surrogate to pump milk. If the intended parents do not request the added service, the surrogate may choose to donate her breast milk after her surrogacy journey.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
Celebrating a Very Special Mother’s Day: Jacqueline Baird, founder of Motherhood Intended Shares Her Surrogacy Journey
As Told by Jacqueline Baird, ConceiveAbilities Intended Mother and Founder of Motherhood Intended For thirty years, ConceiveAbilities has had the privilege to play a role in helping fulfill dreams of having a family. Today, we are celebrating two women on this special Mother’s Day: intended mom Jacqueline Baird and her surrogate Maranda.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
Family, Faith, and Health: My Journey to Becoming a Surrogate
As told by Jocelyn Winnett, ConceiveAbilities surrogate After becoming an egg donor to help another family grow, Jocelyn Winnett knew she wasn’t finished giving back. Her experiences in healthcare, strong family values, and faith ultimately inspired her to become a surrogate — giving her another opportunity to help intended parents achieve their dream of becoming parents.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
3 Father’s Day Questions Answered from Dads of ConceiveAbilities
Fatherhood is a journey filled with moments of joy, challenges, and profound love and at ConceiveAbilities, we are privileged to help hopeful men fulfill their dreams of becoming a dad.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
Falling for October
Autumn always courted me pretty hard each year. He wooed me with luscious aromas, warm drinks, and roaring fires. He enticed me with beautiful art in the colorful display of foliage turning into a brilliant spectrum of fiery flames. Autumn would soothe me with his sweet sounds: peace and stillness—yes, they have a sound. The sound of utter silence is a potion better than any concoction a distillery can make.
By Alexandra Grant17 days ago in Families
Navigating the Emotional Complexities of Surrogacy and Loss with Mental Health Professional Kristy Miller, MSW, LSW, PMH-C
Today, we’re addressing a topic that holds profound significance for many in our ConceiveAbilities community, especially for intended parents and surrogates.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency17 days ago in Families
Every Day a Choice: How Pumping Breast Milk Empowered Breanna Seibel to Transform Grief into Strength
As Told by Breanna Seibel, RN, Lactation Expert After facing infertility and the heartbreaking loss of her son, Breanna Seibel turned to breastfeeding as a way to nurture her daughter and reclaim a sense of control amidst chaos. With practical advice on pumping, maintaining milk supply, and the significance of milk bank donations, she emphasizes the power of breastfeeding in supporting vulnerable infants.
By ConceiveAbilities Egg Donor and Surrogacy Agency20 days ago in Families
