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Heartland Surrogacy

🤰🏾Boutique surrogacy agency with 12 years of service
🏳️‍🌈Inclusive, personalized, & a relationship-first experience We are Iowa's first surrogacy agency.

We match gestational surrogates in the Midwest and the West Coast with intended parents across the US. These heartfelt matches are built on trust, care, and mutual respect. Through individualized attention and excellent customer service, we build lasting relationships with our clients. Our team handles the details of your journey so that intended parents and surrogates alike can experience the joy of pregnancy. Our mission is to bring the values of health, family, and service to all that we do.

12/24/2025

Holidays, family dinners, scrolls full of pregnancy announcements🤰 🤳🏼For many, this time of year brings hope. For others, it can stir up pain, grief, or longing.

If you know someone navigating infertility or starting a surrogacy journey, here’s a gentle reminder: what they really need is connection, not pressured remarks.

Ask yourself: “How can I support them without trying to fix, explain, or minimize?”

Offer your presence: a call, a coffee, a simple “I’m here whenever you want to talk.” Respect their pace & privacy (don’t push for updates or explanations). Celebrate their courage and honor their grief. This journey isn’t linear, and it can be hard to see the happy ending when you’re in the thick of it.

To everyone out there waiting, hoping, healing...we see you. May this season bring you gentle strength, love, and compassion.

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12/23/2025

How many embryos should we transfer?

If you're in this stage of your surrogacy journey, you know that deciding how many embryos to transfer can be complex.

Save this video & visit our blog for more in-depth info on this topic!

12/11/2025

Good gift ideas for a surrogacy journey (holiday edition) 😊

Whether you're navigating this journey yourself or supporting someone who is, these thoughtful gestures can deepen connection, bring comfort, and honor the love at the center of surrogacy.

🎁 FOR SURROGATES
➡️Starting the Journey
• A special meal before or after a medical appointment — this comfort can go a long way

➡️During Pregnancy
• Curated care packages from Bump-Box
• A prenatal spa service

➡️After Delivery
• Housecleaning or childcare services to support their recovery
• A framed photo or memento of your baby/babies — a symbol of the incredible role they played

💜FOR INTENDED PARENTS
➡️Starting the Journey
• A handwritten note about your hopes and goals for the journey

➡️During Pregnancy
• Framed embryo or ultrasound images
• A recording of the fetal heartbeat (sometimes engraved or placed inside a soft toy)

➡️After Delivery
• A necklace with a small bell worn by the surrogate during pregnancy, gifted to the parents, so the baby can be soothed by a familiar sound
• A memory book or pregnancy journal with notes and photos from the journey

Sometimes… the smallest gifts become the ones that mean the most! Visit our blog for the full list of holiday gift ideas 🎁 https://www.heartlandsurrogacy.com/surrogacy-gifts/

12/04/2025

Announced changes to IVF access affect the surrogacy community.

Here’s what you need to know (minus the politics, plus the impact) 👇

💊 Discounted IVF medications are coming
Certain IVF drugs (like Gonal-F + Ovidrel) are set to be offered at deep discounts, easing part of the cost of embryo creation for intended parents paying out of pocket.

💼 Employers can now offer stand-alone IVF benefits
Think dental or vision add-ons, but for fertility care. These plans are optional, not required, but they may help some intended parents access partial IVF coverage.

⏩ Faster approval for fertility medications
More options, more competition, and potentially more accessible IVF care long-term.

💜Why this matters for surrogacy
Every gestational surrogacy journey begins with IVF. Lower medication costs mean an easier entry point for intended parents. But IVF discounts do not affect surrogate compensation, agency fees, legal costs, or medical screening.

If you’re in the surrogacy space (surrogate, intended parent, or supporter), you should know that these changes shape the future of family-building.

➡️ Save this breakdown
➡️ Share it with someone navigating infertility or surrogacy

Sources:
• The White House fact sheet on IVF access (2025)
• Reuters reporting on IVF drug discount agreements
• SHRM report on employer stand-alone IVF benefits
• KFF analysis on proposed IVF access measures

Disclaimer: The IVF medication discount program is expected in early 2026, but the official launch date and eligibility details have not been confirmed. (sources: Merck Group, Inception Fertility, & American Society for Reproductive Medicine)

12/03/2025

Yesterday was Giving Tuesday, and we’re recognizing a few organizations doing meaningful work to make family building more accessible! If you’re able, we invite you to explore their missions and support them in whatever way feels right for you 💜

👩 Future Mothers of America
This organization supports “embryo adoption” by helping families adopt embryos that are currently in cryopreservation. They also offer financial support for essential medical expenses, including embryo transfers, medications, and related care.

🤰The Surrogacy Foundation (formerly Gift of Surrogacy)
A nonprofit dedicated to supporting intended parents through the surrogacy process. They offer financial assistance and valuable guidance to help families navigate one of the most important journeys of their lives.

🌸 Give Hope, A Surrogacy Foundation
Focused on helping make surrogacy more accessible through grants, this foundation offers intended parents financial support to help bridge the gap between hope and the reality of growing their family.

Your generosity has the power to create life-changing moments for families around the country!

Thank you for helping us spread hope for this giving season 🙏

11/27/2025

💜 What the Heartland team is grateful for this year...

AMBER: Supporting an intended parent who cried through our consult reminded me why this work matters...offering hope is everything! And I’m endlessly grateful for a team that brings that same heart and humanity to every family we serve.

KADIE: I’m grateful for ART attorneys. They’re the quiet heroes ensuring every journey is safe, ethical, and protected. After attending SEEDS, I have an even greater appreciation for their advocacy, especially on the legislative side. Their work keeps families and surrogates supported!

KELSIE: I’ve learned that surrogacy is an act of courage, and that family is something we intentionally create. Grateful to witness it up close!

MONICA: Families grow through this process in ways I never expected. Surrogates and IPs often become family to each other. From the incredible medical teams to every person cheering these families on from afar, we all get to play a small part in something so meaningful.

We’re honored to support every family and surrogate who trusts us with their journey.

What are you feeling grateful for this season? ⤵️

11/24/2025

What we learned from The Society for Ethics in Egg Donation and Surrogacy - SEEDS Conference ⤵️

Each year, SEEDS brings together professionals across the surrogacy community to share, learn, and grow, and this year’s insights truly hit home for our team 💜

🌱 Kelsie was reminded how vital advocacy and education are for every gestational carrier. Her own surrogacy experience fuels her passion to ensure every surrogate under our care feels informed, respected, and protected.

🌿 Amber left inspired by discussions on improving ethics and emotional support from earlier screenings to encouraging doula care for all. Because when everyone feels supported, the entire journey becomes stronger.

🌸 Monica reflected on the importance of empathy for both surrogates and intended parents. She was moved by stories that reminded us that connection and compassion must always come first.

➡️ Kadie was reminded how much consistent mental health care matters in surrogacy. Support from the very beginning through post-delivery makes a meaningful difference for everyone involved.

Thank you, SEEDS, for putting on such an enriching conference. And what a fantastic opportunity for our remote team to all meet IRL for the first time 🥳

11/20/2025

After 60 hours of trying to stop her labor, delivery was imminent.

Jeremiah was born weighing 3 lbs 7 oz, and Avani weighed 3 lbs 12 oz.

Both spent 52 days in the NICU learning to eat, breathe, and regulate their body temperature. They were surrounded by dedicated nurses, doctors, and therapists who gave them the very best care.

“The hardest part,” Kimberly shared, “was watching them struggle in those early days and feeling incapable of taking care of them on our own and even missing small moments like our baby shower. But the silver lining was learning how to feed, burp, and bathe our babies from incredible neonatal nurses.”

Today, Jeremiah and Avani are vibrant children and beautiful reminders of how resilience, love, and care can change everything 💜

Here are some takeaways from Kimberly’s story:

➡️ Learn the signs of preterm labor: contractions before 37 weeks, unusual pelvic pressure, or leaking fluid.

➡️ Always trust your instincts. If something feels off, talk to your doctor right away.

➡️ Support parents going through the NICU journey. A kind word or small gesture means the world.

Learn more and find support through:

🌐 March of Dimes
🌐 World Health Organization (WHO)

Tag a parent or NICU nurse whose strength inspires you💜

10/31/2025

Seven. In. Six. 🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂🎂

Last year’s baby boom = this year’s birthday season, and we’re honored to be part of these stories.

Behind every candle is a village: courageous surrogates, hopeful intended parents, generous donors, dedicated clinic partners, and our tireless team guiding each step. Thank you for trusting Heartland Surrogacy with a once-in-a-lifetime chapter.

If you’re exploring surrogacy, we’d love to chat with you and share what the path can look like. Send us a message to learn more👆🏼

10/28/2025

“Do you ever get tired of questions about being a surrogate?”

Kelsie, our Intake Coordinator & 2x surrogate, opens up about how she handles conversations around surrogacy, from misconceptions to moments of connection!

There’s still so much the world doesn’t know about surrogacy, and that’s why conversations like these matter

10/23/2025

💭 “Mommy, how was I born?”

For parents who built their families through surrogacy, this question carries a story filled with hope, courage, and love.

The Enchanted Nest, written by Drs. Lori Woodring & Julie Nathan, both parents through surrogacy, help you share that story in a way your child will understand and cherish.

Through the journey of Finn, Poppy, and Snowy Owl, families can open conversations about the beauty of surrogacy and the love that brought them together 💜

📚 Available now on Amazon: https://www.amazon.com/Enchanted-Nest-Gestational-Carrier-Children/dp/B0F1XF4TG8

🌸 Learn more about starting your own journey: https://www.heartlandsurrogacy.com/

Because every child deserves to know they were born from love.

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500 Locust Street #1008
Des Moines, IA
50309

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Monday	8am - 8pm
Tuesday	8am - 8pm
Wednesday	8am - 8pm
Thursday	8am - 8pm
Friday	8am - 8pm
Saturday	8am - 2pm
Sunday	8am - 2pm

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+18559952229

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Our agency provides local, personalized, and attention-driven services. We match intended parents across the US with gestational surrogates in the Midwest and on the West Coast. We guide the journey through every step of the way so that surrogates and parents can enjoy the beauty of pregnancy and this amazing path to parenthood.