Brooke Kimbrough

Articles by Brooke Kimbrough(10)

Intended Parents

May 13, 2026

Maternal Care Insurance in Surrogacy (2026): What Intended Parents Actually Need to Know

Insurance is one of the most misunderstood parts of surrogacy — and one of the most expensive. Two intended parent families can have nearly identical journeys and still see dramatically different costs depending on the insurance structure behind the match. One family may spend an additional $15,000. Another may spend $50,000+. Here are the three options (including one big caveat), and the plans you should never use.

Intended Parents

April 23, 2026

Paris Hilton's Surrogacy Journey—And What It Actually Takes to Build Your Family This Way

When Paris Hilton announced the birth of her son, the moment looked simple—but the journey behind it wasn’t. Surrogacy involves months (often years) of planning, screening, and coordination. In this guide, we break down exactly how gestational surrogacy works, what the process looks like step by step, and what intended parents should realistically expect—from timelines to costs to choosing the right agency.

Surrogates

April 22, 2026

How to Talk to Your Partner About Becoming a Surrogate: A Practical Guide

Thinking about becoming a surrogate but unsure how to tell your partner? Here’s how to approach the conversation with clarity, confidence, and the facts that help build real support.

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March 13, 2026

How to Spot a Surrogacy Agency that Actually Lives "Surrogate-First"

You've probably noticed that most surrogacy agencies say the same things: compassionate care, full support, trusted partner. What few agencies talk about openly is this: the way an agency treats its surrogates is the single most accurate predictor of how your journey will go.

Intended Parents

March 6, 2026

What Intended Parents Need to Know About Legal Protection for Surrogates—And Why It Protects You Too

Legal protection for surrogates protects intended parents, too. Learn what a strong surrogacy contract, independent counsel, escrow, and proper vetting should include.

Intended Parents

January 28, 2026

How to Vet a Surrogacy Agency: A Complete Guide for Intended Parents

Choosing a surrogacy agency is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make on the path to parenthood. And because surrogacy in the United States is largely unregulated, the gap between a great agency and a harmful one can be enormous—and isn't always obvious from the outside.

Intended Parents

January 28, 2026

The Ultimate Intended Parent FAQ: 50 Questions About the Surrogacy Process, Answered Honestly

We've helped build over 500 families since 2015, and the one thing we've learned is that informed families make better decisions, have better journeys, and feel better about the whole experience—even when it gets hard. So here are the Top 50 questions intended parents ask us, answered the way we'd answer them in your first conversation with us: directly, specifically, and without the spin.

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September 11, 2025

What Is Social Surrogacy? A Complete Guide for Intended Parents

When most people hear the word "surrogacy," they picture a clear medical diagnosis at the center of it: infertility, a missing uterus, a condition that makes carrying a pregnancy impossible. And yes—that's often part of the story. But it's not the whole story. More and more families are choosing surrogacy for reasons that don't fit neatly into a medical chart. This is called social surrogacy, and it's one of the most misunderstood—and most important—conversations happening in family-building today.

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February 19, 2025

"Surrogate Mother" and Other Surrogacy Terms That Deserve a Second Look

If you've been researching surrogacy for any amount of time, you've probably noticed that the terminology feels inconsistent. One article says "surrogate mother." Another says "gestational carrier." Someone in a Facebook group says "surrogacy mom." A well-meaning family member calls a future carrier a "sergeant mother" (yes, really—it's one of the most commonly misspelled searches on the topic).

Surrogates

February 18, 2025

20 Questions to Ask a Surrogacy Agency Before You Sign (Surrogate Edition)

Choosing a surrogacy agency is one of the most consequential decisions you'll make in this entire journey. Get it right, and you have a partner who guides you through every step with clarity, care, and competence. Get it wrong, and you're managing confusion, delays, and unexpected costs on top of an already emotionally demanding process.