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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 she had many miscarriages and eventually gave up trying. Says Pristine, “In the end, she wanted me to know that being able to carry my own child was a blessing because there are so many women out there that can’t conceive.”

Infertility never really crossed Pristine’s mind until that day, talking with a stranger. “I don’t believe in coincidences, and I believe I met that woman for a reason. I left that store forever changed.” If it wasn’t for her, Pristine says she would have never become a surrogate. 

So far Pristine’s surrogacy journey has been exciting! “The most rewarding part about my surrogacy journey is seeing the joy and excitement from the IPs. I am always telling people that this pregnancy has been the most pleasing one I have had. You’re simply getting more and more pregnant, but you have these wonderful ‘cheerleaders’ making you feel like you’re on top of the world the whole time. I can’t wait to give them their bundle of joy and have them become a family of 3.”  We were so thrilled when Pristine delivered a beautiful little girl for her Intended Parents on new years day!

We asked Pristine what she liked most about working with Hawaii Surrogacy Center – “They are very easy to work with. If I had any questions, they always got back to me very quickly and they have been very understanding throughout this whole process.” 

Working with amazing women and surrogates like Pristine is always a joy! If you or anyone you know is thinking of becoming a surrogate, visit https://www.hawaiisurrogacy.com/surrogates/ for more information.

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