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 […]
What Makes Us Different
Whether you are a first time or experienced surrogate, we want to make your experience with Hawaii Surrogacy Center one to remember. We know that you have a choice among agencies. What makes Hawaii Surrogacy different? Our CultureWe focus on providing friendly, local service. When we accept Intended Parents into our program, we let them […]
Surrogacy in the LGBTQ+ Community
In honor of Pride Week and National Coming Out Day (October 11), we would like to continue to show our support for the LGBTQ+ Community. As a LGBTQ+ individual or couple, becoming a parent through surrogacy can seem daunting. Working with an agency can help make the process much easier. At Hawaii Surrogacy Center, we […]
Surrogacy is on the rise in Hawaii
Surrogacy is on the rise, and hopeful parents are looking for the right match to start their family. Mahalo to Maui Family Magazine for featuring us in their recent article about surrogacy in Hawaii! We answered all their questions about how to become a surrogate, what to expect, and how surrogacy is a positive, life-changing […]
Considering a Doula for Your Surrogacy Birth
I recently had a conversation with someone regarding being a Doula during a surrogacy birth. I was surprised to hear their thoughts against why having a Doula would be even necessary. Knowing this would not be the gestational carrier’s first birth and that it would take place in a hospital involving an OB/GYN, nurses, partner, […]
Makana O Ke Ola – Meet Chantel
Although we are all living in uncertain times, one thing that will never change is how much we love our surrogates. We are thrilled to share another installment of our series “Makana O Ke Ola.” Meet Surrogate Chantel! Chantel has been a Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility Nurse Coordinator for nine years. Throughout those […]
Makana O Ke Ola – Meet Pristine
We are thrilled to share another installment of our series, “Makana O Ke Ola.” Meet Surrogate Pristine! While pregnant with her second child, a woman approached Pristine while she was out shopping. The woman explained how blessed Pristine was to be able to get pregnant and have children of her own. This woman shared that […]
How to Explain Surrogacy to a Child
We are frequently asked by surrogates and intended parents how to explain surrogacy to a child. There is no cookie-cutter approach to this discussion. You need to think about what is developmentally appropriate for your children’s age and your own family values. We decided to sit down with surrogate Prizzilla to see how she explained […]
Makana O Ke Ola – Meet Krisha
To bring in the new year, we decided to start a surrogate story series called “Makana O Ke Ola,” or “Gift of Life.” In this series, we will be introducing you to some of the incredible surrogates in our program. Krisha had a wonderful experience with each of her two pregnancies. She used to joke […]
