Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI)

02/28/2026

I was recently a guest on The Axel Axe Show, and I want to share this episode with every family who has ever wondered if this path is possible for them.

We talked about everything. The real cost of surrogacy in the United States, how escrow accounts protect your funds, the legal landscape across states, and what gestational surrogacy has changed in our industry. But more than the logistics, we talked about the heart of it all.

Why do women become surrogates? Not primarily for the money. I can tell you that with certainty. They do it because they've witnessed infertility up close and they want to give someone the most profound gift imaginable.

Why do intended parents go through such lengths to have a child? Because the urge to become a parent is one of the most powerful forces a human being can feel. And when that urge takes hold, they find a way. Every single time.
We are blessed to live in an age where that way exists.
If you or someone you love is navigating this journey or simply curious about how it all works. I invite you to listen. This conversation was made for you.

🎧 Full episode. Link in the comments.

02/25/2026

Surrogacy Is Not the Story. Family Is.

I watched the 60 Minutes segment on Alysa Liu Sunday night.

The skating was extraordinary. The comeback story was compelling. But I kept thinking about her father.

Arthur Liu came to America with nothing. He fled China after organizing demonstrations during the Tiananmen Square protests. He built a law practice in California. He raised five children on his own, with the help of surrogates. One of those children became the youngest US women's figure skating champion in history at age 13. Another will compete for Olympic gold next month in Italy.

The surrogacy was one sentence in the segment. Background. Context.

That sentence would have been the headline twenty years ago.

I know because I lived through that version of the conversation.

When I started Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute in Beverly Hills 25 years ago, surrogacy was rarely discussed without controversy attached to it. When a single man walked into my office and said he wanted to become a father, the reaction from the outside world was often disbelief. Sometimes criticism. Occasionally hostility.

The unspoken rule was clear. There was a narrow framework for who was allowed to become a parent. Married couples. Heterosexual. Preferably with a genetic connection.

That framework never reflected the families I was actually working with.

A few years ago, a man came to us from Europe. He was single. He had no partner. He had spent years wondering whether the family he imagined was something he would ever actually have. He came to us because he decided he was done wondering.

We walked through every step together. The matching process. The medical coordination. The legal navigation across borders. The waiting. The particular silence that happens after preparation is finished and patience is all you have left.

He became a father.

What stayed with me was not the birth announcement. It was the phone call afterward. His parents had become grandparents for the first time. A couple who had quietly accepted that this chapter might not happen for their family was holding a grandchild. Their son had chosen fatherhood deliberately. That deliberateness changed the trajectory of three generations at once.

There is nothing unusual about wanting to be a parent.

What is unusual is the courage it takes to pursue that when the path is not straightforward.

There is no accidental surrogacy. There is no passive surrogacy. There is no "it just happened." Every family built this way was built on purpose.

That deliberateness is what defines these families.

Over 25 years I have worked with intended parents from more than 40 countries. Single men and single women who chose parenthood without a partner. Same-sex couples who could not have imagined this path was available to them a generation ago. Heterosexual couples who exhausted every other option before surrogacy gave them what medicine alone could not. International parents navigating citizenship laws, cross-border contracts, and regulatory uncertainty because the alternative was not having a family at all.

The public conversation often focuses on cost.

It should also focus on ethics. On regulation. On surrogate autonomy. On transparency. Surrogacy forces us to confront uncomfortable questions about money, biology, and gender. Those questions deserve seriousness.

But beneath all of that is something far simpler.

Intention.

The families who walk through our doors today are more diverse than they were when I started. Single parents by choice represent a growing part of our work. LGBTQ+ family building has expanded in ways that still move me. International intended parents arrive carrying complexity that most people never see.

What has not changed is the moment a family forms.

The first photo. The voice on the other end of the phone. The silence before someone says, "He's here." Or "She's here." The way a grandparent's voice shifts when they realize they are holding a future they once thought might not exist.

That moment does not care about marital status or geography. It does not care about who carried the pregnancy. It does not ask how the child arrived.

It only reflects that someone chose this.

Surrogacy did not change what family means. It expanded who gets to have one.

Twenty years ago, that expansion unsettled people.

Today, a world champion's origin story includes surrogacy as a footnote.

The world is catching up.

Read the full article. Link in comments.

- Parham Zar
Founder and Managing Director
Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute

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01/13/2026

Surrogacy costs can feel overwhelming for many intended parents, especially at the beginning of the journey.

A surrogacy journey typically includes agency support, surrogate compensation, legal services, psychological support, and medical care. When each cost category is explained clearly, family building becomes easier to plan and far less intimidating.

Understanding how surrogacy costs work helps intended parents budget with confidence and move forward without feeling lost.

Follow for clear education on surrogacy, costs, and family building in the United States.

01/08/2026

Family building is growing, and more intended parents are discovering paths that once felt out of reach.

Through surrogacy and egg donation, advances in fertility care and greater awareness are helping people understand that building a family can come with real medical guidance and emotional support.

Single parents and LGBTQIA plus parents are increasingly feeling welcomed and included, which is changing how the journey feels from the very beginning.

When the process is explained clearly and supported by experienced professionals, it becomes less overwhelming and more empowering.

Follow for expert education on surrogacy, egg donation, and modern family building in the United States.

01/03/2026

How Escrow Works for Surrogates

Surrogacy should feel supported, not stressful.
That is why escrow exists.

Escrow is a secure third party account that holds all funds for your surrogacy journey. It protects you and the parents by making sure compensation is already funded before milestones occur.

All money is managed by a licensed, bonded escrow provider.
Not the agency.
Not the parents.

At Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute, escrow is required, not optional. We never touch surrogate funds. Payments are released according to your contract for monthly allowances, medical clearances, embryo transfer, pregnancy milestones, and delivery related compensation.

Why this matters
You get paid on time, fairly, and with clarity so you can focus on what matters most. Carrying with love.

Trusted. Transparent. Timely.

You deserve the best surrogacy experience.

DM us or click the link in bio to see if you qualify.

12/30/2025

Traditional vs gestational surrogacy explained 🥚❤️‍🩹

There are two types of surrogacy people often hear about, but only one is commonly used today.

Traditional surrogacy means the surrogate uses her own egg, making her genetically related to the baby. Because of legal risk, emotional complexity, and unclear boundaries, this path is rarely practiced today.

Gestational surrogacy is the modern standard. The egg comes from an intended parent or an egg donor, and the surrogate carries a pregnancy with no genetic connection to the child.

This separation between genetics and pregnancy allows for stronger legal protection, clearer expectations, and emotional security for everyone involved.

Understanding the difference helps surrogates and intended parents move forward with confidence and clarity.

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12/29/2025

The two week wait after an embryo transfer is one of the most meaningful moments in the surrogacy and IVF journey 🧬🌱

For surrogates, this is a time to slow down, rest, and follow medical guidance closely while the body supports implantation. Hormone levels are monitored carefully to create the best possible environment.

For intended parents, this waiting period can feel quiet but it is filled with progress, preparation, and hope behind the scenes.

At the end of the two weeks, an ultrasound is performed to look for a heartbeat and confirm whether the embryo transfer was successful.

Understanding what happens after embryo transfer helps everyone feel informed, supported, and emotionally prepared during this critical stage of the journey.

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12/26/2025

One of the most common myths about egg donation is that it harms future fertility or puts donors at risk. 🥚🧐

In reality, egg donation is a structured medical process guided by experienced fertility specialists who prioritize donor health at every stage. With proper screening, monitoring, and recovery care, donors are supported from start to finish.

Many donors are surprised by how safe and well managed the experience feels. Beyond the medical care, egg donation offers something deeply meaningful. It allows someone who cannot conceive on their own to take a real step toward building a family.

If you are curious about egg donation, learning the facts can help you decide with confidence.

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12/26/2025

Building a family through surrogacy is possible with the right guidance and support. 🧑‍🧑‍🧒‍🧒❤️‍🩹

Surrogacy is a structured journey that includes screening, medical coordination, and ongoing care designed to protect both the surrogate and the intended parents. When each step is clearly explained, the process feels more grounded and intentional.

If you are considering becoming a surrogate and want to help build a family, having a trusted team makes all the difference. Support, transparency, and experience help ensure that the journey feels safe, respected, and meaningful from start to finish.

If you are thinking about becoming a surrogate, learning how the process works is an important first step.

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12/25/2025

After more than twenty-five years in third-party reproduction, I do not experience time the way most people do. I do not think in months or seasons.
I think in cycles. In waiting periods. In the space between a transfer and a phone call.
READ ON SUBSTACK ⬇️

After more than twenty-five years in third-party reproduction, I do not experience time the way most people do.

12/24/2025

The holiday season can feel quiet for families still in the middle of becoming. Behind the scenes, the work continues. Conversations, planning, matching, and support do not pause just because the year is ending. At Egg Donor & Surrogacy Institute (EDSI), we walk alongside intended parents and surrogates through every season, including the ones that require patience. Hope does not disappear in the waiting. It grows there.

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12/23/2025

Many people approach egg donation with uncertainty because they have heard it is risky or painful. In reality, egg donation is a medically guided process that prioritizes donor safety at every stage.🥚

Clear information helps donors feel confident and prepared before they begin. Understanding what the process actually involves removes fear and replaces it with reassurance.

If you are considering egg donation, learning the facts is the first step toward making an informed decision.

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