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How to Cope with a Failed Embryo Transfer as an Intended Parent
You spend weeks waiting for this date. You check updates from your clinic, follow the surrogate’s medication schedule, and try to keep...
kristircampbell
24 hours ago2 min read


Do Surrogates Get Paid if Pregnancy Fails? A Look at USA, Mexico, and Ukraine
Learn how surrogate compensation works when a pregnancy doesn’t succeed, and why clear contracts and a trusted agency are so important.
kristircampbell
5 days ago3 min read


Why Choose Surrogacy in Mexico with SMARTPath in 2025: Costs, Legal Protections, and Ethical Care
Thinking about surrogacy in Mexico? Discover how SMARTPath offers affordable, ethical, and legally supported paths to parenthood for intended parents exploring family-building options in 2025.
kristircampbell
Jun 294 min read


The First Heartbeat: A Story of How Lana Became a Surrogate
A quiet, heartfelt short story about one woman’s decision to become a surrogate and the unexpected connection that follows.
kristircampbell
Jun 192 min read


“Designer Babies?” No, But This New Genetic Test Could Change IVF Forever
What if you could know your future child’s risk for serious genetic conditions before pregnancy even begins? That’s precisely what new...
kristircampbell
May 302 min read


Why Fertility Clinics Love Working with SMARTPath Fertility International (And Why You Will Too)
Discover why top fertility clinics around the world choose SMARTPath Fertility International as their trusted surrogacy partner. Our services are ethical, seamless, and family-centered.
kristircampbell
May 212 min read


Supporting Your Mental Health During the Fertility Journey
The journey to parenthood is filled with joy and anticipation, but it’s also marked by emotional ups and downs. At SMARTPath Fertility...
kristircampbell
May 173 min read


Fertility and Age: What You Need to Know
Age is a key factor in fertility, and knowing its effects on your body can help you make informed family planning choices. Whether you’re...
kristircampbell
May 172 min read


Cracking the Code: Uncovering Key Clauses in Surrogacy Contracts
Surrogacy is probably not the first way you thought of building your family. You decide on surrogacy, which is its own emotional and...
kristircampbell
May 163 min read


Surrogacy Mythbusters: Part 5 – Genetics, Biology & What the Baby Actually Inherits
It’s amazing how much misinformation still floats around about the biology of surrogacy, even from well-meaning friends and family. Let’s...
kristircampbell
May 122 min read


Surrogacy Mythbusters: Part 4: Who Needs Surrogacy & What It Really Takes
You’ve seen the headlines: celebrity moms “snapping back” after their baby is born via surrogacy. But behind the glamor and gossip is a...
kristircampbell
May 92 min read


Surrogacy Mythbusters, Part 3: Emotions, Attachment & Real Relationships
Surrogacy is full of heart—there’s no denying that. But the way people assume surrogates and intended parents feel (or don’t feel) about...
kristircampbell
May 82 min read


Surrogacy Mythbusters, Part 2: What the Process Really Looks Like
In Part 1 of our mythbusting series, we tackled some of the biggest misconceptions about motivation, biology, and legal rights in...
kristircampbell
May 62 min read


Debunking Common Surrogacy Myths: What You Think You Know (But Don’t)
When it comes to surrogacy, there’s a lot of curiosity and even more misinformation. At SMARTPath Fertility, we constantly hear it:...
kristircampbell
Apr 182 min read


Fertility Journeys: No Wrong Path
For some, the dream of parenthood has always been clear. Something similar to a childhood vision of rocking a baby to sleep, holding tiny...
kristircampbell
Apr 152 min read


Cassie’s Story: The Painful Part of Surrogacy No One Talks About
When people think about surrogacy, they picture the big moments—positive pregnancy tests, ultrasound pictures, and finally, the moment...
kristircampbell
Apr 63 min read


Why Trust Matters: A Surrogate’s Perspective on Your Journey Together
Surrogates do more than carry a child. They carry the hopes, dreams, and emotions of the families they help.
kristircampbell
Mar 313 min read


You're Ready to Be a Parent: When "Well-Meaning" Advice Hurts on Your Surrogacy Journey
Recently, one of our families shared something heartbreaking. After carefully waiting to announce their decision to embark on a sibling...
kristircampbell
Mar 233 min read


Prioritizing Postpartum Recovery: Rest, Nourishment & Support
Bringing a baby into the world—as a new mom or a surrogate—is an incredible experience. But too often, postpartum recovery gets pushed...
kristircampbell
Mar 153 min read


International Women’s Day and Fertility Struggles: How to Lift Up Every Woman
Happy International Women’s Day! Today, many posts celebrate mothers and motherhood. But remember that not every woman is there yet, and...
kristircampbell
Mar 82 min read
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