When intended parents begin a surrogacy journey in Ukraine, they naturally focus on the milestones: finding a surrogate, embryo transfer, pregnancy confirmation, and eventually welcoming their baby. But what happens between those milestones? Who is looking after the surrogate, communicating with doctors, and making sure important concerns aren't overlooked? In this episode of Your Fertility Story, SMARTPath Fertility International founder Maria Feekes sits down with Ivanna Le

For many intended parents, surrogacy isn’t where the fertility journey begins. It becomes the path forward after plans change, treatments don’t work as hoped, or a diagnosis forces you to imagine parenthood differently. In this episode of Your Fertility Story, SMARTPath Fertility International founder Maria Feekes speaks with Adesola, an intended mother from the United Kingdom preparing for an international surrogacy journey in Mexico. Adesola shares the deeply personal road

Surrogacy in Mexico offers intended parents another path to building their families. But what happens when embryo creation doesn't go as planned? In this podcast, Maria Feekes speaks with Damian about his experience with IVF, unexpected challenges, and the lessons he's learned along the way. While his partner's embryo creation went smoothly, Damian faced unexpected challenges that led him to seek second opinions, explore additional fertility testing, and reconsider his approa

When people research surrogacy in Mexico, most of the information is written for intended parents. But what does the journey look and feel like from the surrogate’s perspective? In this episode of Your Fertility Story, SMARTPath Fertility International founder Maria Feekes sits down with Genna, a gestational surrogate who carried a baby for another family in Mexico. Genna shares her experience from the very beginning, including why she chose to become a surrogate, her fears b

The United States offers one of the most established options for surrogacy, but that doesn’t mean the process is simple. Laws vary by state, costs can change throughout a journey, and decisions involving contracts, insurance, escrow, and your professional team can have significant consequences. In this episode of Your Fertility Story, SMARTPath Fertility International founder Maria Feekes sits down with reproductive attorney Melissa Brisman to talk about the realities of surr

If you're considering surrogacy in Mexico, you've probably encountered conflicting information about its legality, parental rights, and the steps required to bring your baby home. So, what does the legal process actually look like? In this episode of Your Fertility Story, SMARTPath Fertility International founder Maria Feekes sits down with Mexican reproductive attorney Ramiro Alejandro García Flores, who has more than 14 years of experience working with surrogacy and assiste

People rarely come to surrogacy because everything went according to plan. This is how we support families when the path forward becomes complicated. Surrogacy is one of the most complex and emotional paths to building a family. It involves medicine, logistics, finances, and deeply personal hopes. At SmartPath Fertility, we approach that responsibility with a clear philosophy: respect the medicine, build strong operational systems, and never forget the human reality behind t

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Surrogacy in Mexico involves trust, clarity, and shared responsibility. This piece walks you through how parental rights and medical decisions are shaped, and how the surrogate, the intended parents, and the medical team work together through the pregnancy.

When starting a surrogacy journey in Mexico, one of the first questions many intended parents ask is how payments are structured and how to ensure everything is handled safely and fairly. At SMARTPath Fertility International, our goal is simple: to make every financial step transparent and predictable, while keeping both intended parents and surrogates protected. Two Separate Payment Paths There are two main types of payments in a Mexico surrogacy program: Agency & Medical Co

How does surrogate care work in Mexico? Here’s a clear, no-fluff look at screening, prenatal vitamins, unannounced testing, and how you stay informed.

Surrogacy can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to navigate it alone. Learn how gestational surrogacy works, what to expect, and how to find the right support on your path to parenthood.

If you’ve been exploring surrogacy in the United States, you’ve probably come across ads for “all-in” packages. They sound ideal—simple, predictable, and stress-free: “Pay one price, and everything’s covered!” It’s an attractive promise, especially in a process as emotionally and financially overwhelming as surrogacy. But here’s the truth: most “all-in” programs aren’t truly all-inclusive. Necessary costs are often excluded, and if you’re not careful, you could face tens of t

When IVF cycles fail, the heartbreak can feel endless. Surrogacy offers intended parents another path forward. Learn the signs it may be time to consider surrogacy and how SMARTPath Fertility supports every step of the journey.

What makes someone choose surrogacy in the middle of a war? Whitney talks with SMARTPath Fertility International founder Maria Feekes about the decisions, doubts, and unexpected moments that shaped her journey in Ukraine.

Behind every surrogacy journey is a heart, a dream, and a family. At SMARTPath Fertility Intl., we honor that by protecting our Intended...

Being a surrogate is not about being selfless or angelic or any of those things people say when they don’t know what else to say. It’s about being human.

Surrogacy is full of hope, but let’s be honest — it’s also scary. If you’ve found yourself wondering “what if we don’t connect with the surrogate?” or “are we doing the right thing?” — you’re not alone. These five common fears make total sense, and this post gently walks you through what actually happens. No pressure. Just honesty.

A failed embryo transfer can feel like a quiet heartbreak—grief over something you never got to hold. This post gently walks intended parents through the emotions that follow, offering compassionate guidance on how to cope, care for your body and mind, and take time before deciding what’s next. Most importantly, it reminds you: this moment is not the end of your story. You’re not alone.