Traditional Surrogacy is when a woman (the traditional surrogate) carries a child created from the surrogate’s ovum and sperm from the intended father or a sperm donor, with the intention that someone other than herself will parent the child (the intended parents).  The traditional surrogate is the genetic mother of the child.

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The traditional surrogate becomes pregnant through artificial insemination overseen by a medical professional, sees her own medical care providers for prenatal care, and delivers in her own town.

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Traditional surrogacy is considered more risky than gestational surrogacy, and requires extra care.  Heart to Hands offers experienced care and specialized attention to all parties choosing traditional surrogacy. This ensures that everyone involved fully understands that creating a family through traditional surrogacy is a lifelong commitment.

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The bond that the intended parents and their traditional carrier share is special.  In many cases, the intended parents choose traditional surrogacy because they want a deep and loving connection with the woman that created their child.  They feel that it is important that their child be able to talk to and know the genetic mother.  Because of this, Heart to Hands will help facilitate this connection by encouraging lots of in-person meetings, plenty of communication, counseling for all parties, and frequent support meetings.  It is encouraged and expected that the intended parents be at the birth, and that the post-partum period is shared with the traditional surrogate if she wants.

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Traditional surrogacy is an incredibly special way to create a family, and Heart to Hands will give you the support and the encouragement to help you build a close and sweet bond that will result in wonderful memories, a beautiful creation story for the child, and a lifelong friendship as well.