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.

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.

Learn how surrogate compensation works when a pregnancy doesn’t succeed, and why clear contracts and a trusted agency are so important.

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.

A quiet, heartfelt short story about one woman’s decision to become a surrogate and the unexpected connection that follows.

What if you could know your future child’s risk for serious genetic conditions before  pregnancy even begins? That’s precisely what new...

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.

The journey to parenthood is filled with joy and anticipation, but it’s also marked by emotional ups and downs. At SMARTPath Fertility...

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...

Surrogacy is probably not the first way you thought of building your family.  You decide on surrogacy, which is its own emotional and...

It’s amazing how much misinformation still floats around about the biology of surrogacy, even from well-meaning friends and family. Let’s...

You’ve seen the headlines: celebrity moms “snapping back” after their baby is born via surrogacy. But behind the glamor and gossip is a...

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...

Surrogates do more than carry a child. They carry the hopes, dreams, and emotions of the families they help.