Growing Families

10/10/2026

What legal considerations should intended parents understand before starting their US surrogacy journey?

Join us in Melbourne and Sydney this November to hear from Atty. Debbye Rosenthal as she shares insights into the legal aspects of US surrogacy.

📍 Melbourne: 21 November
📍 Sydney: 22 November

Learn more and secure your spot for free: link in bio.

02/10/2026

Considering US surrogacy? Come and get your questions answered.

Join Dr. Ashim Kumar of Western Fertility Institute at our free seminar on US surrogacy, covering the key things intended parents need to know before getting started: from the surrogacy process and costs to choosing the right providers and planning your journey.

Bring your questions and get practical insights from an experienced fertility specialist and other experts on US surrogacy.

📍 Melbourne, 21 November
📍 Sydney, 22 November

🎟️ Free registration: https://www.growingfamilies.org/event/us-surrogacy-what-you-need-to-know-before-you-start/

02/10/2026

What should you be thinking about before travelling to Mexico for your surrogacy journey?

We asked Chris Reynoso of MIRACLE Surrogacy, LLC to share some practical tips on the travel and logistics that intended parents need to consider, from preparing for the birth to planning the journey home with your baby.

Read the full guide here: https://www.growingfamilies.org/blog/travel-and-logistics-for-surrogacy-in-mexico/

24/09/2026

Choosing a surrogacy destination is a big decision, and Colombia can raise plenty of questions for intended parents who are considering it for the first time.

Marcela Arango of Family Aims shared a perspective on what intended parents should consider before committing to a journey in Colombia.

The more informed the decision, the easier it is to understand what the journey may look like for your family.

Read the full blog: https://www.growingfamilies.org/blog/is-surrogacy-in-colombia-right-for-you/

24/09/2026

22/09/2026

There are often a lot of people involved in a surrogacy journey. The challenge is making sure intended parents don't feel like they're having to connect all the dots themselves.

Carla Maeda of Creating your Dreams Surrogacy shares an important perspective on the role of communication, coordination and support throughout the journey.

Read the full blog: https://www.growingfamilies.org/blog/why-hybrid-us-mexico-surrogacy-programs-are-growing-in-popularity/

05/09/2026

For Marlena Sprott, being a surrogate is something that brings an incredible amount of joy.

She describes it as almost “selfish” in a way, because she gets so much happiness from helping someone else build the family they’ve dreamed of.

And perhaps that’s something we need to hear more about: surrogacy can be deeply meaningful for the person carrying the baby too! It can be an experience filled with purpose and genuine happiness.

We love hearing surrogates share their stories because understanding their experiences is such an important part of understanding surrogacy itself.

Are you a surrogate? What motivates you?

05/09/2026

Choosing an egg donor can feel like a very personal decision. It’s natural to look for someone who shares your physical characteristics, but there’s much more to consider than appearance.

As Frida, Donor Coordinator at MIRACLE Surrogacy, LLC explains, intended parents need to consider a range of factors, from medical history and genetic compatibility to egg quality, screening results and availability. All of these and more play an important role in finding the right match.

If you're considering egg donation in Mexico, Sam wrote an article exploring what to look for when reviewing donor profiles, and why the “best match” isn't always the one who looks most similar.

Read the full article: https://www.growingfamilies.org/blog/choosing-an-egg-donor-in-mexico-looking-beyond-the-profile/

03/09/2026

Surrogacy can be an incredibly rewarding journey, but it can also be hard, unexpected and, at times, isolating.

Having people around you who genuinely understand what you’re going through can make such a difference. People who have been there, who understand the highs and the challenges, and who you can turn to when you need support.

You don’t have to navigate the journey alone.

Finding your community, sharing your experiences and asking for help when you need it can be one of the most valuable parts of the journey.

Thanks to AJ and Trudy for sharing their perspectives!

01/09/2026

There’s still so much misunderstanding about what it really means to be a surrogate.

For Marlena, sharing her story is one way to change that.

She hopes that by speaking openly about her experience, she can inspire intended parents to better understand the incredible people behind their journeys, and encourage other potential surrogates to take that leap too.

Because surrogacy can be life-changing in so many ways, and for someone who is ready to take that journey, it can mean giving one of the greatest gifts imaginable.

Thank you, Marlena Sprott, for sharing your story and helping others see what surrogacy can really mean.