The start of a new year brings new possibilities, and for many intended parents, it’s the perfect moment to take meaningful steps toward building a family. Surrogacy and fertility treatments can feel overwhelming at first. The medical, legal, and emotional considerations are complex, but with the right approach and support, you can start your journey with confidence.
Here’s a roadmap to help you make 2026 the year you take action.
1. Choose Your Destination
The first step is deciding where you want to pursue surrogacy. Every country has its own legal framework, clinic standards, and program models, and the “right” destination depends on your personal needs, timeline, and priorities. Some things to consider:
- Legal protections: How are parental rights handled? What legal documentation is required?
- Medical expertise: What clinics have experience with third-party reproduction, and what success rates do they report?
- Logistics: Travel, timelines, and coordination with your donor or surrogate can vary greatly between destinations.
Taking the time to choose the right country helps ensure a smoother, more predictable experience for everyone involved.
2. Do Your Research
Once you’ve identified a potential destination, it’s important to understand the details before committing. Knowledge empowers you to make informed decisions and reduces anxiety along the way.
- Join our webinars: Hear directly from surrogacy experts, clinic representatives, and intended parents who have been through the process. These sessions give insights you won’t find in brochures or websites.
- Attend our events: Meet vetted agencies, ask questions in person, and gain clarity on legal, medical, and logistical considerations. Being able to speak with professionals face-to-face can make a big difference in understanding what to expect.
- Connect with online communities: Social media groups, forums, and support networks can provide real-world experiences and tips. Hearing how others navigated challenges can give you practical guidance and emotional reassurance. But remember: every surrogacy journey is unique, and advice may not apply to your situation, or could even be misleading.
If you want to hear from experienced parents in a safe, reliable way, reach out to us. We can connect you with intended parents who’ve been through similar journeys recently, so you can get reassurance from people with recent lived experience.
Research prepares you mentally and emotionally for the steps ahead. The more you know, the more confidently you can make decisions.
3. Take Action
Preparation only works if it’s followed by action. Once you’ve done your research, it’s time to start turning your plans into steps.
- Book a consultation: A one-on-one consultation with us can clarify your options, identify potential hurdles, and outline timelines. This step ensures you’re not making guesses and that every decision is grounded in knowledge.
- Review your options carefully: Consider factors like clinic expertise, donor availability, and agency support. Matching your goals with the right professionals early on reduces delays and prevents surprises later.
Taking action doesn’t have to mean rushing. Even small, intentional steps, like confirming a consultation date or reviewing agency options, help you feel in control and make the journey feel more achievable.
4. Get the Support You Need
Even with careful planning, surrogacy involves multiple moving parts. That’s why support is crucial.
- Concierge support: It sounds fancy, but in the overloaded international space its essential. From liaising with clinics to coordinating paperwork, concierge services can streamline every stage of your journey. This ensures that timelines are kept, medical and legal requirements are met, and you don’t have to manage everything yourself.
- Emotional support: Waiting for embryo creation results, navigating PGT reports, and coordinating with your surrogate can be stressful. Our support services provide both guidance and reassurance, helping you stay grounded through the highs and lows.
You don’t have to do it all alone. Surrounding yourself with professionals who can anticipate and manage potential challenges allows you to focus on the parts of the journey that truly matter, connecting with your future child and supporting your surrogate.
Support doesn’t only come from professionals. Lean on your flame keepers: family members, close friends, or anyone who uplifts you; so you have encouragement from every angle. Their presence, understanding, and care can be just as important in keeping your energy and optimism alive throughout your journey.
5. Celebrate Progress Along the Way
It’s easy to get caught up in the next step or worry about what could go wrong. But acknowledging progress can make the journey feel more positive and manageable.
- Celebrate confirming your destination or booking your first consultation.
- Notice each successful step in the medical process, like completing screening or fertilisation.
- Take pride in having a clear plan, knowing you’ve done your research, and taking action.
Recognizing progress keeps you motivated and reminds you that surrogacy is a step-by-step journey. Every action you take is moving you closer to your goal: a family of your own.
2026 is a fresh start, and it’s an ideal moment to move from thinking about your family to planning and acting on it. Take the first step today by booking a consultation with Sam or joining on of our upcoming webinars. Every journey begins with a single, informed action, and 2026 is the perfect time to take it.
