As a young professional in my line of work, I come across a dynamic range of people who all have their own form of expression when hearing what I do for work.Be it inherent opinions, or misconceptions, I am typically confronted with 1 of 3 responses from those who ask:
-A response filled with compassion, empathy, sympathy, and gratitude towards both myself and their idea of a surrogate.
-A response similar to the first, but always rounding off the edges with a "Oh, but I could never give up my baby like that".
-A blank, perhaps confused stare.Top it off with an unconscious nod to show that the brain is registering that they heard something about surrogacy on Oprah that one time...Or no, was it Dateline? Uhh...just keep nodding.
The truth is, there is so much to be learned within the world of surrogacy, and I am very blessed to be able to spread the truth.We even have a definitions page on our website in order to clearly define commonly used words in the surrogacy world.For everyone who may be part of group 2 & 3, here are some truths that may set your mind free:
I am the agency coordinator for Tomorrow’s Parents International, AKA I guide both women wanting to help a family as a surrogate, as well as the Intended Parent(s) looking for the perfect surrogate match to help build their family.
Tomorrow's Parents International is a Georgia Surrogacy Agency.We pride ourselves for working locally, and focusing locally, as Georgia is very surrogate friendly due to zero laws prohibiting it.True story!
Typically you may hear of infertile couples who come to the end of their fertility road who seek surrogates.but we support working with families and couples of all dynamics.Same sex couples are also intended parents and have a unique story of their own before coming to option of surrogacy.
Categorically speaking, we work with a type of surrogacy called Gestational.Through Gestational surrogacy, you help provide life as a vessel for the embryo, and there is zero genetic relation to the baby that you carry.So all you number 2's, it actually is not your baby.
A staggering 1 out of 8 women are unable to have a child naturally.Infertility is a relevant topic, and should be discussed.
If you have any questions, please reach out.I am happy to discuss further.
Thanks,
Amy
