IARC Surrogacy Blog

Feeding a newborn can be a complex and challenging journey for any new mother. When beginning your journey to breastfeed or pump for your baby born from surrogacy, remember to have patience and reasonable expectations upfront.  If…

Lauren is a Program Coordinator who joined the IARC team in 2021. She spent eleven years in the childcare field before coming to IARC. Having gone through her own journey of IVF, she is dedicated to helping other parents build their families…

If you’re considering becoming a Surrogate, you’re already an amazing person. Thinking of helping others to build their family is an incredible thing to consider. One of the most common and first questions is: “How much do Surrogates…

Whether you’re looking to become a surrogate and carry a baby for someone else, or you are an intended parent looking for a surrogate yourself, this guide will walk you through the most important steps to take when considering surrogacy.  For…

As surrogacy gains more popularity, it's not always clear what exactly it is and how the process works. It's essential to get started with a clear idea of what surrogacy is and how the process differs between the two types, traditional and…

  Lisa is a four-time surrogate with IARC, and in July she will be helping her THIRD family become parents to a new little one.  She is truly amazing and defines what it is to be an IARC surrogate – kind, altruistic, compassionate,…

  We are grateful to share IARC surrogate Sarah's blog post about her passion for surrogacy and why other women should feel empowered and proud to help another family in this miraculous way. You can find her post here along with other…

I am Nicole, a Surrogate Coordinator here at IARC and an experienced Gestational Carrier. I have been working with IARC for 8 years now and my number one goal in terms of surrogacy is to ensure that prospective surrogates feel supported, well-educated…

When entering the world of surrogacy, you will find that you are entering a world where people speak a whole new language!  "Surrogacy lingo" is commonly spoken across all the surrogacy forums and groups online so here’s a cheat sheet…

Surrogacy was in my heart as something I wanted to do for many years before actually starting the process.

Ruthie is our Lead Surrogate Coordinator and has been a part of the IARC family since she first became an IARC surrogate in 2014. She started working here in 2017 after her second surrogacy journey. She helps lead the team that educates…

Why are there no surrogacy laws in Minnesota? Who would oppose a family-building option that creates loving families in our communities? This year, we have the opportunity to pass surrogacy legislation that would protect Minnesotans’…