Ramona’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Aug 24, 2012

In two years time, Ramona helped not one but two Couples realize their dream of parenthood. She knew in February 2011 that she was not done helping in this special way. The day after that delivery she told us she... Continue reading →

Michele’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Aug 24, 2012

Often times the Surrogate Mother helps the Intended Parents to complete their family. On February 5, 2010, Michele blessed her Couple with a beautiful baby boy. And now she added more joy to this family by bringing them a baby... Continue reading →

Ariana’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Jun 25, 2012

Ariana’s plan to help a Couple have the family of their dreams was realized on March 20, 2012!! She gave the gift of not just one baby, but two! A sweet baby girl and handsome baby boy. Congratulations Ariana! Continue reading →

From One of Our New Moms…

by Building Families // Jun 15, 2012

“I just heard from our Surrogate Mother, that she is going to help a new Couple – she is such an Angel. The new Couple is so lucky. I just told my husband, that I envy them a bit. They are starting... Continue reading →

Neil Patrick Harris Opens Up About Surrogacy to Oprah

by Building Families // Jun 1, 2012

Actor Neil Patrick Harris has opened up his home to Oprah Winfrey as part of a revealing new interview about fatherhood. The “How I Met Your Mother” star and his partner, David Burtka, who are parents to 19-month-old twins Gideon... Continue reading →

Exciting Statistics on Surrogacy

by Building Families // May 14, 2012

Some agencies are reporting that the statistics on children born through Surrogacy is reaching 35,000 in total as of 2011. This is largely due to increased societal acceptance. According to the American Society for Reproductive Medicine, 859 surrogacy and gestational... Continue reading →

Cade Foundation Family Building Grant

by Building Families // May 11, 2012

Need help funding your infertility treatments or adoption expenses? The Tinina Q. Cade Foundation can help! This foundation is a non profit organization that was started in 2005 to provide information, support and financial assistance to help needy infertile families... Continue reading →

District Courts Have Authority to Make Parentage Determinations in Gestational Surrogacy

by Building Families // May 10, 2012

ASRM BULLETIN Volume 14, Number 27 May 8, 2012 Maine’s Highest Court Rules that District Courts Have Authority to Make Parentage Determinations in Gestational Surrogacy. Last week, Maine’s Supreme Judicial Court addressed for the first time the issue of parentage... Continue reading →

The American Fertility Association’s Infertility Awareness Postage Stamp

by Building Families // May 7, 2012

In honor of Mother’s Day, May 13th, The American Fertility Association (The AFA) has launched a postage stamp that highlights Infertility Awareness. With your purchase and use of this stamp, you are raising the awareness of infertility and supporting those... Continue reading →

Building Families Staff Attended HRC Fertility’s Grand Re-Opening of their Laguna Hills Location

by Building Families // Apr 30, 2012

We had a great time visiting with the doctors, nurses & staff. The decor was very inviting, including picture collages at every turn displaying just some of their successes over the past few decades. This addition to their other artwork... Continue reading →