Surrogates Can Eat McDonald’s
The very idea of your pregnant Surrogate going to McDonald’s might be enough to send you into a rage. After all, pregnant women should only be eating organic foods right? Wrong. Here are 5 reasons that it’s ok that your pregnant Surrogate goes to...
Pregnancy Cravings! What I Wouldn’t Give for Some Fruit Loops!
Pregnancy can make us crave some pretty odd things. Some seem normal, while others are just plain...gross. And other times when we crave certain items, it means our body is lacking in something such as iron. Here are the top 5 things...
5 Questions You Might be Asked if Your Wife is a Surrogate
My wife is a surrogate mother to a gay couple. I get asked many questions about this, here are 5 of the questions I get asked most. People always want to know: How do you get past the fact that your wife is carrying another man's baby? My...
When the Baby Arrives
Blog by Managing Director Nathan Chan Upon receipt of the very first birth announcement I got, I knew that the decision to launch Proud Fertility was the best decision I ever made. Personally, I had gone through 8 incredibly long years of pursuing the...
I Was a Surrogate’s Travel Companion
During the month of February, I got the privilege to travel alongside a friend as a travel companion and support person while she underwent screening to become a surrogate. I’ve always had an interest in becoming a surrogate and have plans to pursue this once I give...
What is the Harmony Test?
Harmony is a relatively new prenatal test that can test for chromosomal abnormalities as early as 10 weeks gestation – about 8 weeks post embryo transfer. The Harmony Test is performed by extracting fetal DNA from the Surrogate Mother’s (or...
Is Age Just a Number When it Comes to Being a Surrogate?
Whether you are already a grandparent or it’s just been a really long time since you were last pregnant, you may wonder if you can become a Surrogate. We meet women from all walks of life and all ages who would love to give the gift of parenthood to others but are...
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...
Surrogates Can Eat McDonald’s
The very idea of your pregnant Surrogate going to McDonald’s might be enough to send you into a rage. After all, pregnant women should only be eating organic foods right? Wrong. Here are 5 reasons that it’s ok that your pregnant Surrogate goes to...
Pregnancy Cravings! What I Wouldn’t Give for Some Fruit Loops!
Pregnancy can make us crave some pretty odd things. Some seem normal, while others are just plain...gross. And other times when we crave certain items, it means our body is lacking in something such as iron. Here are the top 5 things...
5 Questions You Might be Asked if Your Wife is a Surrogate
My wife is a surrogate mother to a gay couple. I get asked many questions about this, here are 5 of the questions I get asked most. People always want to know: How do you get past the fact that your wife is carrying another man's baby? My...
When the Baby Arrives
Blog by Managing Director Nathan Chan Upon receipt of the very first birth announcement I got, I knew that the decision to launch Proud Fertility was the best decision I ever made. Personally, I had gone through 8 incredibly long years of pursuing the...
I Was a Surrogate’s Travel Companion
During the month of February, I got the privilege to travel alongside a friend as a travel companion and support person while she underwent screening to become a surrogate. I’ve always had an interest in becoming a surrogate and have plans to pursue this once I give...
What is the Harmony Test?
Harmony is a relatively new prenatal test that can test for chromosomal abnormalities as early as 10 weeks gestation – about 8 weeks post embryo transfer. The Harmony Test is performed by extracting fetal DNA from the Surrogate Mother’s (or...
Is Age Just a Number When it Comes to Being a Surrogate?
Whether you are already a grandparent or it’s just been a really long time since you were last pregnant, you may wonder if you can become a Surrogate. We meet women from all walks of life and all ages who would love to give the gift of parenthood to others but are...
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...