All About Surrogate Support Groups

When the idea initially struck you to consider surrogacy, what was the very first thing you did? For most people, gestational carriers and intended parents alike, it was to start your research online. Undoubtedly, amidst clinic and agency sites, news articles and statistics, you encountered a variety of support groups.

Surrogacy is not a solo journey. And while an encouraging partner and family are key during this process, the importance of a surrogate support group is immense. There is nothing like a support group – a community of people who have been there – to help you through this time of complex emotions. No matter where you are in your surrogacy journey, you can always find someone to support you.

Surrogate Support Online

A surrogate support forum online can be an extremely helpful resource for women at all stages of the surrogacy experience. Regardless of where you live, you can easily connect with other women all over the country who will relate in a way no one else does. It keeps a process that can at times be very emotional and overwhelming much more manageable.

Facebook can be a great resource for online support; find out if your agency has its own surrogate support group available for you to join. All ConceiveAbilities surrogates are invited to our private facebook community where you can lean on other women for support, advice and community throughout your surrogacy journey.

A word of caution with online support groups – as with any other medical process, surrogacy protocol can vary from clinic to clinic and person to person. What applies to one surrogate may not apply to another. It’s important to remember that an online support group should not take the place of your surrogacy agency. Not all information posted will be current or accurate, and may not reflect the landscape of your state or individual situation.

Virtual Education Resources

In addition to our Everything You Need To Know about Surrogacy blog, the Surrogacy Learning Center is a great place to learn more about the surrogacy process and connect with experienced surrogates, intended parents, and surrogate professionals.

You can also listen to our podcast series All Things Conceivable: A Surrogacy Podcast with Nazca Fontes featuring fertility experts, surrogacy professionals, surrogate and parents.

Intended Parent Support

Making the decision to work with a gestational carrier is not always an easy one for intended parents. It can be a complex, expensive process filled with many questions.

While your agency is a great resource and will have the most current, accurate information, seeking support in a group setting can be helpful for some intended parents at any stage in the process. It’s an unparalleled opportunity to discuss not only logistics but also the intense emotional components of family building through surrogacy – excitement, fear, loss of control and sadness, often at the same time.

Single parents or same-sex couples can also benefit from this network of support as they navigate other unique aspects of parenting. Talk to your agency to learn more about their resources or ask your clinic for resources in your area. Check out our blog collection for more information on How Do Intended Parents Find a Surrogate?

How do I find a Surrogate Support Group?

To find surrogate support, speak first to your agency. They may have support group resources directly available to you or can refer you to other local or online options. Ideally, they will be able to connect you with former surrogates or intended parents who can speak candidly about their experiences as well. ConceiveAbilities offers a surrogate advocate program with volunteer experienced surrogates available to speak with you directly about their experiences.

Surrogate Support at ConceiveAbilities

We are fully invested in our surrogates' care before, during and post surrogacy journey. With our All-In Surrogate Care and Compensation Package, we ensure each surrogate has the support they need for a healthy pregnancy and delivery through their fourth trimester postpartum recovery.

We are proud to offer a robust support group for our gestational carriers. When you become a surrogate with ConceiveAbilities, you become part of the surrogate sisterhood – this includes regular support groups with access to experts in mental health and every aspect of partum care.

Surrogacy is a life-changing decision, and it’s not something to experience alone. That’s why the surrogacy sisterhood has always been at the forefront of our program. We understand the importance of having this unique support system in place.
With the help of caring and experienced professionals, many of whom have been surrogates themselves, women just like you can share exactly what you are going through.

If you have questions about ConceiveAbilities’ support and services, please don’t hesitate to connect with us. We are here for you through every step of the surrogacy journey.

Calling All Surrogates

And, are you a woman who enjoyed a healthy and successful pregnancy? Do you have friends or family who have suffered from infertility or need assistance from someone else to build their family? Have you ever considered the role you could play in helping someone else build their family - as a surrogate? Learn more about the process of helping someone else's dream of building a family come true. We would love to talk with you.

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