The Importance of Maternal-Fetal Medicine in Surrogacy: A Safe and Healthy Journey
Hawaii Surrogacy Center is proud to partner with Ouma Health – a dedicated maternity telehealth platform, founded and overseen by maternal fetal medicine (MFM) specialists providing clinical care in all 50 states. Every gestational carrier in our program is evaluated by MFM as part of our screening process. Today’s guest post from Ouma highlights the important work […]
A Comprehensive Guide to Fertility Injectables
Embarking on the path of fertility treatments can be a complex journey, especially when it comes to understanding the various medications involved. To help you navigate this crucial aspect, we’ve prepared a comprehensive guide to fertility injectables. This guide aims to demystify the role of these medications in the IVF process. Understanding IVF Medications IVF […]
An Inside Look at IVF with Dr. Celia Dominguez, M.D., Co-Director of Pacific InVitro Fertilization Institute
April 21-27, 2024, marks National Infertility Awareness Week. This special week is more than just a calendar event; it symbolizes a communal embrace of understanding, learning, and connection. It’s a chance to share stories that are often kept in the shadows and shine a light of awareness and support on the journeys many travel in […]
Lesser-Known but Common Reasons Intended Parents Choose Surrogacy
At the heart of the Hawaii Surrogacy Center, our mission goes beyond just helping families grow; it’s about understanding, compassion, and support. Surrogacy is a miraculous gift, a wish granted, and a dream fulfilled for many who long to become parents for the first time or have struggled to add to their family. While many […]
Transforming Lives: The Empowering Impact of Surrogacy on Women
For intended mothers, surrogacy is often a path chosen after many attempts to conceive biologically, through fertility treatments, or after facing medical conditions that make pregnancy risky or impossible. Turning to surrogacy, these women actively take control of their journey toward motherhood, making decisions that best suit their bodies, their health, and their families. This […]
Your Surrogacy Journey, Supported: Reproductive Health Resources for Black Women
The journey of surrogacy is a pathway paved with hope, strength, and the unwavering courage to welcome new life into the world in a very special way. For Black women, this path also navigates through a landscape shaped by cultural heritage, historical context, and the pressing need for equitable health resources. Key Statistics: Here, we […]
Self-care Tips & Resources for Surrogates
Your surrogate plays an instrumental role in your journey to parenthood. It’s just as important for them to invest in self-care during this period as it is for them to take care of your baby in their belly. If you are a gestational carrier, you know how important it is to nurture and care for […]
Highlighting the Black Community’s Pioneering Contributions to Maternal Healthcare
From the vast realm of scientific research to grassroots community health initiatives, the Black community’s contributions to maternal healthcare are monumental and far-reaching. Here, we’ll highlight some of these key individuals and initiatives, underscoring the importance of communal efforts in advancing health outcomes for all mothers. Black Trailblazers of Maternal Healthcare The history of maternal […]
10 Surrogacy Myths for Military Spouses
Recent statistics show that about 60% of gestational carriers in Hawaii are military spouses. The reason is simple. The military community is full of selfless, service-oriented men and women. The passion and, often, calling to serve others is a value consistent (and required!) throughout the armed forces. Here, we share an infographic that dispels the […]
The Ultimate Guide: Communicating with Intended Parents Throughout the Surrogacy Journey
Surrogacy is a life-changing experience for intended parents and surrogates alike. The key to a successful surrogacy journey is open communication and strong trust and understanding between the surrogate and intended parents. This means being transparent about your expectations, limitations, and concerns. It also means being a good listener and showing empathy towards the intended […]