I’d Love To Be a Surrogate But My Tubes Are Tied
I have great news for you! You can still be a Surrogate if your tubes are tied. You don’t even need to have fallopian tubes to be a Surrogate Mother. Tubal ligation is a procedure many people undergo as a form of permanent birth control. In fact,...
7 Ways to Reveal Your Baby’s Gender
Having a baby is the best reason to celebrate! Endless congratulations and so much excitement mean there’s always a reason to throw a party! Today's parents aren’t restricted to a traditional ladies-only baby shower! More and more moms and dads to be are...
Understanding Prenatal Screening and Tests
There are many tests that one can undergo when pregnancy to ensure the health of the pregnant person and the health of the baby. For most pregnant people, it is simplest to go with the flow and have the tests the doctor recommends and trust that your doctor...
Genetic Testing: Is Safe Always Better Than Sorry?
I am present in many online forums for hopeful parents through IVF and/or surrogacy. I am often the first person clients and friends connect with to talk out any decisions they need to make on their surrogacy journey. One of the biggest decisions Intended Parents need...
The Waiting Game: Surviving the Two-Week Wait
The two-week wait, or 2WW as it’s often referred to in online forums for people TTC (TTC = Trying to Conceive), is a torturous time between an embryo transfer and the first beta test to confirm pregnancy. Following each embryo transfer, hopeful Parents and...
10 Things a Surrogate Should Decide Before Choosing Intended Parents
Every surrogacy journey is different. It will be important that you choose Intended Parents that have the same values as you do. Knowing what you want from your surrogacy journey will ensure a rewarding experience. Prior to meeting Intended Parents and considering...
Birth Centers are a Great Option for Surrogates
I was recently invited on a tour of Arbour Birth Center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Arbour Birth Center is specifically designed to be a safe and comfortable place for people to give birth. The center was designed based on the belief that pregnancy and birth...
Music for Your Womb
I have to say I was a little star struck when Matthew Olshefski, agreed to take over the Proud Fertility Facebook Page and live stream our big announcement. If you’re not familiar with Matthew Olshefski, he is the Shirtless Violinist! He has become a social...
Maternity Shopping Tips for Surrogate Moms
Proud Fertility teamed up with Ella Bella Maternity to showcase some great maternity wear available in Ella Bella Maternity’s shop in Calgary or online for our Surrogate Mother’s across Canada. The gorgeous and sweet Carmen was our model for the day. She is halfway...
The Dangers of Intentional Twins
Twins are adorable! I mean how can you not gush over double the cute, double the sweet and half the cost? Intended Parents often come to Proud Fertility with dreams of having multiple embryos transfers to their Surrogate Mother’s womb. Future Parents want to have...
I’d Love To Be a Surrogate But My Tubes Are Tied
I have great news for you! You can still be a Surrogate if your tubes are tied. You don’t even need to have fallopian tubes to be a Surrogate Mother. Tubal ligation is a procedure many people undergo as a form of permanent birth control. In fact,...
7 Ways to Reveal Your Baby’s Gender
Having a baby is the best reason to celebrate! Endless congratulations and so much excitement mean there’s always a reason to throw a party! Today's parents aren’t restricted to a traditional ladies-only baby shower! More and more moms and dads to be are...
Understanding Prenatal Screening and Tests
There are many tests that one can undergo when pregnancy to ensure the health of the pregnant person and the health of the baby. For most pregnant people, it is simplest to go with the flow and have the tests the doctor recommends and trust that your doctor...
Genetic Testing: Is Safe Always Better Than Sorry?
I am present in many online forums for hopeful parents through IVF and/or surrogacy. I am often the first person clients and friends connect with to talk out any decisions they need to make on their surrogacy journey. One of the biggest decisions Intended Parents need...
The Waiting Game: Surviving the Two-Week Wait
The two-week wait, or 2WW as it’s often referred to in online forums for people TTC (TTC = Trying to Conceive), is a torturous time between an embryo transfer and the first beta test to confirm pregnancy. Following each embryo transfer, hopeful Parents and...
10 Things a Surrogate Should Decide Before Choosing Intended Parents
Every surrogacy journey is different. It will be important that you choose Intended Parents that have the same values as you do. Knowing what you want from your surrogacy journey will ensure a rewarding experience. Prior to meeting Intended Parents and considering...
Birth Centers are a Great Option for Surrogates
I was recently invited on a tour of Arbour Birth Center in Calgary, Alberta, Canada. Arbour Birth Center is specifically designed to be a safe and comfortable place for people to give birth. The center was designed based on the belief that pregnancy and birth...
Music for Your Womb
I have to say I was a little star struck when Matthew Olshefski, agreed to take over the Proud Fertility Facebook Page and live stream our big announcement. If you’re not familiar with Matthew Olshefski, he is the Shirtless Violinist! He has become a social...
Maternity Shopping Tips for Surrogate Moms
Proud Fertility teamed up with Ella Bella Maternity to showcase some great maternity wear available in Ella Bella Maternity’s shop in Calgary or online for our Surrogate Mother’s across Canada. The gorgeous and sweet Carmen was our model for the day. She is halfway...
The Dangers of Intentional Twins
Twins are adorable! I mean how can you not gush over double the cute, double the sweet and half the cost? Intended Parents often come to Proud Fertility with dreams of having multiple embryos transfers to their Surrogate Mother’s womb. Future Parents want to have...