IARC Surrogacy Blog

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6 Surrogate Pregnancy Announcement Ideas

Whether you’ve just received the good news that your surrogate is pregnant or you are just beginning your surrogacy journey, congratulations! A surrogate pregnancy announcement is an exciting time to celebrate a long-awaited milestone…
What is Altruistic Surrogacy

Altruistic Surrogacy: What Does It Mean?

A surrogacy journey takes a big heart and indescribable selflessness. Some surrogates are willing to embark on a surrogacy journey for very low compensation or without compensation at all in order to help make the surrogacy process…

INSIDE IARC- LAUREN SEGNER

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…

INSIDE IARC- DAWN GEROLD

Dawn has been a part of the IARC family since she carried twins as a surrogate in 2013. She then joined the team as a Surrogate Coordinator and quickly became an integral member of our team. She is passionate about helping people and…
How to choose the best Surrogacy agency

How to Choose the Best Surrogacy Agency: 3 Questions to Ask

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How Much Do Surrogates Make? Surrogate Pay and Compensation

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…
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How to Be a Good LGBTQ Ally: 5 Ways to Support The Community

Despite the immense progress that has been made in recent years towards equal rights for LGBTQ people, the community is still hugely affected by hate crimes, discrimination, and harmful biases. In order to achieve equal rights and fair…

INSIDE IARC- WHITNEY FISHER

Whitney joined the IARC team in 2020 and quickly jumped into her role. She has often said that this felt like a missing puzzle piece coming together at the right time in her life by working here and we couldn’t agree more! She is dedicated…
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How Does Surrogacy Work? The 7-Step Journey

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…
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How To Become A Surrogate

Perhaps you have heard the term surrogacy, surrogate, gestational carrier, or surrogate mother and thought to yourself, "I could do that!" But then you were left to wonder, "where do I begin?" In this blog, we will walk you through the steps…

INSIDE IARC- JULIA GOLLEY

Julia has been with the team as a Program Coordinator since March 2020 but has been a part of our IARC family since 2016 when she began her first (of two!) surrogacy journeys. Always cheerful and bubbly and ready to help everyone, we are so…
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What is Surrogacy? The 2 Types of Surrogacy and How They Work

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…
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Surrogacy Pros and Cons: Benefits of Being a Surrogate

INSIDE IARC- TIERRA NELSON

We first met Tierra in 2016 when she began her journey as an IARC Surrogate. She has now worked with IARC since the beginning of 2019 as a Program Coordinator. Tierra is compassionate, kind, and will always go above and beyond to make someone’s…

INSIDE IARC- IARC Surrogate Lisa

  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,…

INSIDE IARC- KRISTA PETERSON

  Krista has been with the IARC team since 2018 as a Program Coordinator. Originally from Finland, she moved to Minnesota in 2016. Krista is not only a wife but also a mother of 2 dogs, Rogue and Hank, and a cat named Cloud. Krista…

INSIDE IARC- MORGANE NETZLOFF

Morgane has been a Program Coordinator with IARC since 2017. Originally from France, she is our French speaker. It never ceases to amaze her seeing how we can help build families all over the world. She feels blessed to have her husband and…

INSIDE IARC- CHRISTINE SWANSON

Christine has been with the IARC team since 2017 as a Program Coordinator.  Originally from Bitburg, Germany, she is also our German speaker. She is incredibly dedicated to our clients and our mission here at IARC, and she loves to laugh…

Have You Ever Thought About Being A Surrogate?

  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…

INSIDE IARC- REBECCA LANG

Rebecca has been a Program Coordinator with IARC since 2017. She absolutely loves the personal connections she makes with the surrogates and parents she helps, and the surrogacy field has very quickly become her passion. Rebecca is also a…

Inside IARC- Meet LaKesha May

LaKesha joined the IARC team in 2017 and is a Program Coordinator. She loves to fish and loves the lake life. We are so excited for her and her husband Cole to welcome a baby girl next spring! LaKesha has a passion for helping build families…

What is my first step as a surrogate? Becoming Informed!

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…

INSIDE IARC- SHAE MCKENNEY

Shae joined the IARC team in 2016 and is a Program Coordinator. She loves all things outdoors whether it is fishing, snowboarding, or hiking. She finds her work at IARC so rewarding to be able to be a part of someone’s life journey no matter…

INSIDE IARC- KAYLA WINTERS

Kayla has been a Program Coordinator with IARC since 2015. It shows every day just how much she loves her job, especially in the way she creates genuine, lasting relationships with the surrogates and families she helps. Kayla is a huge animal…

INSIDE IARC- HEIDI BROST

  Heidi has been with IARC for five years! She is a Program Coordinator and the Italian speaker for IARC. Heidi is a true Italian through and through! She loves all things Italian – good food, great wine, amazing art, and wonderful…

ABCs of Surrogacy Lingo | Learn The Language

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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…

INSIDE IARC- DESTINY COMBS

Destiny has been with IARC since 2014 and we can’t imagine her not being with us! While it’s true, she loves crunching numbers and keeps the office in order, she is also caring and selfless and always finds a way to make us feel supported…

INSIDE IARC – Marilyne Marion

Marilyne is our Intended Parent Intake Coordinator, guiding prospective parents through their research and helping them to officially get started with their journeys.  She has been with the IARC team since 2014, and since then she has…

INSIDE IARC- CALLAH WALD

Callah is a Surrogate Coordinator who first joined the IARC family as a surrogate in 2017. She started working here a few months after her first journey and we look forward to seeing her help build another family as a surrogate again in…

Common Questions

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

What makes IARC’s Surrogacy Community unique?

  At IARC, we work hard every day to make sure that common misconceptions about surrogacy are never the case. IARC surrogates make up a generous and altruistic community full of support and love.  We care about every one of…

INSIDE IARC- NICOLE KRAEMER

Nicole is one of our surrogate coordinators and has been with IARC since 2011. She loves educating women on the surrogacy process and completed her own surrogacy journey in 2013 when she delivered twins for her intended parents. Have…

INSIDE IARC- Ruthie Dixon

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…

My First Surrogacy Journey- Building A Connection Halfway Around the World

  As I reflect on my first surrogacy journey, it is hard to put into words how remarkable and life changing it was. Over the course of 2 years, I experienced more than I ever imagined and learned more about myself then I knew was possible.…

Steve Snyder Travels

Three countries, five cities, and a lot of free education to prospective intended parents. If you or anyone you know in these areas may be looking to build their family, Steve would love to see you! Where in the world will Steve be for the…

RESOLVE’s Minnesota Advocacy Day

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’…

Inside IARC: Kim Post

Kim Post (aka KLP, Kimmy, and Her to those of us here at the office) is our Lead Program Coordinator and has been a part of the IARC family since 2008.  Ten years!  She supports our Program Coordination team and our parents and…

Battle to a Blessing

Stephanie and Zach share a similar story with many other couples around the world. They did this video to spread awareness about infertility, IVF and now surrogacy. Their story is one of struggle, perseverance, hope, and above all else, love.…

INSIDE IARC- Our Fearless Leader

Whether you’ve just started looking into surrogacy with IARC or you’ve been a part of the IARC family for many years, you likely know Steven Snyder, the person we all just call Steve. There are many words that can be used to describe him-…