Everyone's surrogacy journey is unique. Mine started as a quest for financial freedom, but it gifted me so much more — a bigger family, deeper connections, and a newfound purpose.

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my surprising journey to surrogacy

<p>Sunshine Hanson is a driven and pragmatic mama, 3x gestational surrogate, and Co-Founder and President of Surrogacy Is, alongside her amazing husband, Kyle. Sunshine was a high school English teacher when she embarked on her first surrogacy journey, and she soon discovered that what the experience was lacking was both advocacy and direction. That is why since its inception in 2020, Surrogacy Is has championed the rights of surrogates, ensuring they come first above all else and are well-prepared, well-informed, and well-supported. When Sunshine is not guiding surrogates and sharing pieces of her story online, she can be found floating in the pool with her daughter or trying a new spot for brunch in Savannah, Georgia! </p>

Everything you need to know about getting pregnant, including early signs and symptoms, tips on how to conceive faster, and how to cope with infertility.

Getting pregnant

I always envisioned myself with a big family and naively assumed that having a child would be straightforward for anyone who wanted one.

how i became a surrogate

<p>Casey Bojorquez is a big-hearted wife, mama, two-time surrogate, and both Co-Owner and Vice President of Surrogacy Is. Casey joined forces with Co-Founder Sunshine Hanson, at the end of 2020 with the goal of providing a more comprehensive surrogate outreach and community focus to the company. Since the start of the partnership, she’s shifted the entire direction of Surrogacy Is and created a space where surrogates are truly advocated for and supported—every step of the way. When Casey’s not making waves for surrogates, she can be found spending time with her family, at the beach, or trying a new hiking trail!</p>

When your baby’s arrival doesn’t go as planned, it can be hard to cope. Here’s what you need to know.

what is a traumatic birth

waht is a traumatic birth

Stefanie Peachey is a Registered Social Worker and Accredited Family Mediator. She is the founder of Peachey Counselling and Family Support in Burlington, ON.

Through her work as a mental health professional, Stefanie’s goal is to normalize the reality that everyone faces challenges. When you are struggling, it’s easy to assume you are the only one with problems. However the truth is quite the opposite. At some point or another, we all
face issues and could use some support.

As a working mother of four children, 10 and under, Stefanie really understands the daily challenges of taking care of yourself and others while trying to maintain a sense of purpose and balance.

Life is amazing and wonderful but it’s also busy and messy and at some point, we all face challenges. Whether that be navigating a difficult separation and divorce, an abusive partner or mental health concerns, Stefanie believes having a sense of control when faced with change
and disruption is one of the keys to staying resilient and positive. Through her work, she empowers people of all ages with tools and coping skills that allow them to move through life ,with confidence and courage. Stefanie believes that with proper support, anyone who is motivated, can create positive change in their relationships and their life. She also feels that
everyone should have access to affordable counselling, whether in person or online.

Her specialized services include Separation and Divorce Counselling, Parenting Plan Assessments, Mediation for Parenting Plans, Co-Parent Counselling, Collaborative Law and Voice of Child Reports. Workshops and online courses available include Kids First Co-Parenting, Respectful Relationships Group and Mental Health for the Workplace program.

You can learn more at www.peacheycounselling.ca.

What are the signs of labour? What’s a c-section like? And what if your home birth doesn’t go to plan? Learn what you need to know about giving birth

Pregnancy

Everything you need to know about your pregnancy: what to expect week by week, tips for baby names and baby shower planning, pregnancy health, and more.

Giving birth

What is one thing that your partner did, said or brought to the hospital that really helped you through your birth experience?

birth partner labour advice

birthing partner labour advice

Courtney Leiva has over 11 years of experience producing content for numerous digital mediums, including features, breaking news stories, e-commerce buying guides, trends, and evergreen pieces. Her articles have been featured in HuffPost, Buzzfeed, PEOPLE, and more.

An expert weighs in on everything you need to know about C&#x2d;section infection.

My C&#x2d;section Incision was Infected

Lisa Zeltzer

Lisa Zeltzer is a Toronto-based freelance lifestyle and health writer and registered Occupational Therapist. She is passionate about telling stories that are relatable and easily digestible. When she’s not working, she can be found embarrassing her tween son by just existing, or driving to and from hockey with her 8-year-old daughter. 

See more of Lisa's work at: lisazeltzer.com

Everything you need to know about caring for your postpartum body, from managing depression and anxiety to what changes will happen in your body.

Baby

Everything you need to know about your baby, including information on breastfeeding, teething, colic, baby development, food, sleep, and more..

Giving birth

My Surprising Journey to Surrogacy

How I Became a Surrogate

What is a Traumatic Birth and What Do I Do If I Had One?

Expectant Dad Takes to Twitter for Labor Advice

I Didn’t Know My C-Section Incision Was Infected– Here’s Why