8 Surrogate Gifts For Surrogates And Intended Parents
Looking for a meaningful gesture that allows surrogates and intended parents to show their appreciation for one another? Consider some of the thoughtful surrogate gift ideas from this list.
The bond between intended parents and surrogates is one of a kind. Throughout the surrogacy journey, they’ll share many milestones, both big and small – from a positive pregnancy test to the birth of a healthy baby.
To commemorate such occasions, surrogates and intended parents might consider giving each other a thoughtful gift. While this is entirely optional, you can continue reading below to find a list of possible gift ideas for both surrogates and intended parents.
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Gifts For A Surrogate
Women who choose to become surrogates are doing a selfless act to help intended parents grow their families. Even still, being a surrogate is an emotional and physical journey, and intended parents may want to recognize their dedication by giving them a gift that resonates with their experience.
Personalized Jewelry
Jewelry can be a highly sentimental gift for any occasion. As intended parents, you might choose to gift your surrogate a bracelet or necklace as a show of gratitude. To go one step further, you may search for items or shops where you can engrave with meaningful dates or initials to symbolize the lasting bond you have with one another.
Spa Day Package
Surrogacy is a beautiful journey, though it can be both physically and mentally demanding. A spa day care package can be a wonderful gift to offer the surrogate much-needed relaxation and rejuvenation once the baby is born. Look for local spas that offer post-pregnancy care. If that’s unavailable where you live, search for at-home spa kits specifically for postpartum.
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Memory Book
Intended parents can create a scrapbook or photo album with personal notes, sonograms, images, and more throughout the surrogacy journey. From the first meeting to the birth of a child, compiling mementos from these special moments can be a great gift. It allows surrogates to reflect on this life-changing endeavor for years to come. Plus, a handmade gift like this can be more meaningful than anything found in stores.
Comfort Care Surrogate Gift Basket
Self-care is highly important to the surrogacy journey, both during and after pregnancy. Creating a gift basket with items like soft blankets, herbal teas, scented candles, and soothing skincare products can be a great way to help surrogates relax and pamper themselves. This is a thoughtful gift idea both during pregnancy and postpartum.
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Gifts For Intended Parents From A Surrogate
Intended parents go through a rollercoaster of emotions throughout the surrogacy process. From the time they decide to pursue surrogacy to anticipating their child’s arrival and the joy of finally becoming parents, the journey is full of ups and downs.
Though there is no better gift than the birth of a healthy baby, surrogates can offer additional gifts to intended parents to make their transition into parenthood smoother and more memorable.
Customized Baby Keepsakes
Welcoming a new baby through surrogacy is a highly rewarding experience for intended parents, so commemorating the baby’s arrival with personalized keepsakes is a wonderful idea. This might include a baby blanket with their name and date of birth embroidered on it, footprint kits, or first-year calendars to capture the baby’s growth and development throughout the first twelve months.
Parenting Books
Intended parents face some unique challenges and joys following surrogacy that not all parents go through. It can be gracious to gift these parents top-rated books that offer guidance and support for their specific circumstances. Surrogates can offer this gift at all stages of the journey, whether when they first match or once the baby is born.
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Home Cooked Meal Or Meal Subscription
The initial days after the baby’s arrival can be extremely busy as the intended parents settle into their new routine. Dropping off a prepared meal at the parents’ home or gifting them a meal subscription service is a practical and thoughtful gesture. Look into local meal delivery services or drop off easy-to-cook meal kits that are easy for new parents to put together as they go through this transition period.
Family Portrait Session
Capturing the first moments as a new family is priceless, and gifting intended parents a family portrait session will give them something they can cherish for the rest of their lives. Look for photographers in the area who specialize in family and newborn photography. Depending on the parents’ preferences, it can be nice to find a photographer who will go to their home to take the photos rather than requiring them to visit a studio.
Thinking Of Starting Your Surrogacy Journey? Contact IARC
Surrogates and intended parents do not expect to receive gifts from each other. However, any meaningful gestures and gifts can make them feel extra appreciated and supported throughout the surrogacy journey. From self-care kits to photography sessions and everything in between, there are special surrogate gift ideas to fit everyone’s preferences.
Intended parents considering surrogacy can schedule a free consultation to speak with an IARC expert. Women who are curious about becoming surrogates can fill out a no-commitment form to see if they meet the surrogacy requirements.