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Twins times 2!

by Building Families // Jun 13, 2011
Last week was incredible. Two of our Surrogate Moms had their first pregnancy ultrasounds… Continue reading →

Why is the psychological screening necessary?

by Building Families // Jun 6, 2011
Our role is to support you through every step of your surrogacy journey. Part of that is being able to understand and anticipate your needs. The test results will provide us with information that will aid us in finding the... Continue reading →

May 2011 in Review

by Building Families // Jun 1, 2011
With May coming to a close, it has been another great month for Building Families. We had three positive pregnancy results and two deliveries! Congrats to Shannon, Brandi, Tasha, Elaina and Rosie! June will keep us busy with several embryo... Continue reading →

What is the purpose of the surrogate support meetings? Are they mandatory?

by Building Families // May 31, 2011
Once in contract, your GC will be required to attend monthly support meetings. Alternating months they will meet alone with the program psychologist and in a group setting with the other surrogates in the program and the psychologist. This is... Continue reading →

Brandi’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // May 25, 2011
Brandi delivered on May 25, 2011 bringing a beautiful baby girl to her awaiting parent’s arms... Continue reading →

Once cleared, will I need to meet with the psychologist regularly throughout the journey?

by Building Families // May 23, 2011
No, you will not have scheduled meetings with the psychologist. If you would like to meet with them during your journey for a specific concern they will be available to you. However, if more consistent care is required they will... Continue reading →

Shannon’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // May 9, 2011
Once again, Shannon made a huge difference in a Couple’s life... Continue reading →

Where are your Surrogates from?

by Building Families // Apr 29, 2011
A majority of our Gestational Carriers are from Southern California. We also work with GCs in other surrogacy friendly states. Continue reading →

Sara’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Apr 20, 2011
Surrogacy Saves a Mother’s Life March 7, 2011 marked the end of Sara’s Couple’s journey to parenthood.  It was a day we celebrated for many reasons.  The obvious reason was the celebration of their twins’ births as they now had... Continue reading →

Where do your Intended Parents come from?

by Building Families // Apr 14, 2011
Literally all over the world! We have had couples here in Southern California, throughout the United States, and Europe, South America, and Australia. Continue reading →

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With over 30 years of experience leading one of the most relationship-centered and ethically grounded surrogacy programs, Carol Weathers has dedicated her career to perfecting the process of building families through surrogacy. Her mission continues through a new chapter: providing expert consulting and coaching to agencies, intended parents, surrogates, and clinics. By promoting a comprehensive, integrated approach and offering a high level of personal attention, Carol and her experienced team support smoother, more aligned journeys—legally, medically, and emotionally—for all parties involved. Learn more about her new role!

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