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Lunch After the ASRM – MHPG Conference

by Building Families // Mar 11, 2013
Carol with Dr. Rad and Dr. Katherine Ellis-Hernandez enjoying lunch at the Wyndham Hotel during the ASRM – MHPG Conference on March 2. Continue reading →

A Cautionary Tale of Fraud – SurroGenesis

by Building Families // Mar 6, 2013
Unfortunately, terrible people exist and they take advantage of others to their own gain. In 2013, we discovered that the owner of SurroGenesis, Tonya Collins, is one such person. Sadly, there will never be true justice for the defrauded Intended... Continue reading →

Jennifer’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Mar 5, 2013
Jennifer delivered on February 17, 2013, as a huge storm was heading to Southern California.  Everyone left the hospital just in time to get through the Cajon Pass before it was closed!  Thank goodness the twins were born super healthy... Continue reading →

Shannon’s Surrogacy Story

by Building Families // Mar 1, 2013
As many know, Shannon has twins of her own; Landon & MacKenzie.  It was funny that she reported that this pregnancy was easier than her own!  And when we saw her at Group to celebrate her birth story, she didn’t... Continue reading →

Ryan W’s Kindness Speech

by Building Families // Feb 28, 2013
From a proud Mom: “I thought I would share a proud mother moment. Ryan wrote a paper on being kind. His paper was chosen out of 65 kindergarten students and he then had to read it at a leadership assembly... Continue reading →

India Bans Same-Sex Couples From Using Surrogates

by Building Families // Feb 27, 2013
“Officials from India’s government announced that gay couples and single individuals from other countries who wish to start a family are prohibited from using the country’s popular surrogate program, New Delhi Television Limited reports. “The new rules state that only... Continue reading →

Jennifer A. Delivered Twins!

by Building Families // Feb 22, 2013
On 2/17, Jennifer A. delivered twins for an amazing couple.  Jennifer A. is doing great and the new parents are elated with their new bundles of joy! Congratulations to everyone! Continue reading →

Cord Blood Trial – Perinatal Stroke Study

by Building Families // Feb 13, 2013
Families who banked their children’s cord blood with Cord Blood Registry® (CBR®) now have access to a new clinical trial investigating whether a child’s own cord blood stem cells will help pediatric stroke patients. Stroke is often thought of as... Continue reading →

France Welcomes Surrogacy Babies

by Building Families // Feb 12, 2013
President Francois Hollande’s promise to legalize gay marriage was seen as relatively uncontroversial when it first came up as a campaign pledge. Then, as the debate began this week, his justice minister quietly issued an order to grant French birth... Continue reading →

Building Families, Inc – 100% Success Rate in Couples Taking Their Babies Home

by Building Families // Feb 7, 2013
As of January 2013, Building Families would like to announce that all of it’s Couples who have successfully had children through the program have had a 100% Success rate in taking their babies home to their respective countries. This is... 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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