What You Can Expect Towards the End of Your Surrogacy Journey

As your surrogacy journey draws to a close, the mixture of emotions you’re likely experiencing—joy, excitement, and nervousness—is entirely natural. Whether you’re the surrogate mother preparing for childbirth or the intended parents eagerly awaiting the arrival of your baby, here’s what you can expect as this meaningful chapter comes to a close.

First and foremost, communication will increase considerably. You and your surrogacy agency, legal team, and medical professionals will coordinate closely to ensure a smooth delivery process. Final medical appointments, hospital registration, and detailed birth plans become central. A birth plan tailored to both the surrogate’s comfort and the intended parents’ wishes will clarify expectations and roles during labor and delivery.

Emotionally, you may feel excitement mingled with anxiety as the birth approaches. For surrogate mothers, it’s feelings of accomplishment and joy. Intended parents often feel overwhelming excitement, anticipation, and anxiety as they prepare to welcome their new family member. Ensuring all legal paperwork, such as parental rights and birth certificates, is thoroughly completed beforehand can significantly ease stress during this emotionally charged time.

Post-delivery, the physical recovery of the surrogate mother should be a priority. Rest, medical check-ups, and support will aid in recovery. Intended parents typically start bonding with their baby immediately, often right in the hospital.

Finally, saying goodbye can be emotionally charged. Some surrogates and intended parents maintain lifelong bonds, while others prefer more space post-delivery. Open communication about each party’s comfort level with future contact is essential for a healthy transition into your next chapters.

Shared Conception is always here to help you from start to finish in your surrogacy journey. You can learn more about the surrogacy program as an intended parent or as a surrogate mother by visiting our website: https://sharedconception.com or you can call us at (713) 622-1144.