Bringing a new life into this world is an exciting time for any family. When you finally get the news that your surrogate partner is pregnant and the baby is healthy, you probably want to share your joy as soon as possible. As more parents use surrogacy to conceive, they are looking for fun and creative ways to include their surrogates in their pregnancy announcements.
If you’ve never seen a surrogacy pregnancy announcement before, it can be difficult to decide which method is right for you. Continue reading for inspiration and tips on how to share your exciting news.
5 surrogacy pregnancy announcement ideas
There are many ways you can make a cute surrogacy announcement, and you can even take inspiration from other families to come up with an idea that works for you.
Here are just a few of our favorite ways to announce surrogacy:
- Sit down for an intimate discussion: Sharing the news of your gestational surrogacy pregnancy is a great way to connect with your loved ones and answer any questions. Decide who you want to talk to and schedule a time to talk. Choose a location that makes you feel comfortable, whether that’s your home, your favorite park, or a nice restaurant. The one-on-one intimate environment will ease any tension and allow you to share the news with the people who matter most to you.
- Create a photo or video announcement: Many people choose to announce their pregnancies with a photo or video announcement. As surrogacy becomes more popular among families, people use this method to reveal their surrogates and announce the pregnancy. You can plan a photoshoot or create a video montage celebrating your journey and showing the expected delivery date of your bundle of joy. Including your successor in the announcement is a great way to honor and highlight his or her part in the process.
- Use sonogram features: Sonograms are a great way to announce a pregnancy. They are easy to identify and show your baby’s growth until the day they are born. The focus is on the new life you and your surrogacy partner are bringing into this world, with special notes about the family and surrogate partner listed in the text below the image. You can choose to include as little or as much information as you like and send the sonogram announcement to your friends and family or post it online for all to see — the choice is yours.
- Host a surrogacy reveal party: Gender reveal parties have become a popular way to announce a child’s gender, and there are many creative ways to hold a reveal party. You can use this existing tradition for alternative birth announcements, bringing your friends and family together to celebrate your journey. Depending on when you’re holding the party, you can even do a gender reveal at the same time to increase the excitement.
- Wait until after the birth: You may choose to wait until after the birth of your child to break the news to your friends and family. You can plan a photoshoot with your newborn and post the photos with birth time and weight. Depending on your and your surrogate’s comfort level, you can make a statement at the announcement to honor their contribution to your new family.
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Tips for announcing your surrogacy pregnancy
How do you announce a surrogacy pregnancy? If this is your first time announcing a pregnancy, especially with a surrogate, the process can be confusing. You may not know what to include or when would be a good time to make the announcement.
Here are some tips to help with the process:
- Decide on a timeline: The first step is to decide when you want to share the news with your friends and family. Some parents want to share the news as soon as possible, while others prefer to wait until later. Some wait until their child comes into the world to tell others. If you want to announce the pregnancy, doctors recommend waiting up to 12 weekswhen the chance for miscarriage is at its lowest.
- Specify what you want to share: Each parent and surrogate will have their own comfort level based on the information they wish to share. Make sure your surrogate is comfortable with the information you’re sharing, especially if you’re posting news on social media. The surrogate partner is his own person and wants to share his part of the journey in his own time.
- Respect the surrogacy partner: While it’s important to respect the surrogate partner’s privacy, it’s also important to honor him in a way he’s comfortable with. Some parents will include information in the announcement thanking them for bringing your child into the world. The way you choose is up to you, and something simple can go a long way in showing your appreciation.
- Find inspiration online: There are many ways to announce your surrogacy pregnancy, and you are not limited to the options found on any list. You can look online to see how others have shared the news with their family and friends, drawing inspiration from their stories to create something unique to you.
- Make the decision that’s right for you: At the end of the day, there is no right or wrong way to announce your surrogacy pregnancy. Some parents are more private and may choose to share little or no information, while others are comfortable shouting the news from the rooftops. What matters is that you make the right decision for yourself and your family.
Note that it is not necessary to include the surrogate partner in your birth announcement. There is no pressure to share this information, and there are other ways to express your gratitude to the surrogate partner. You can share the exciting news in the way that is most comfortable for you and your family.
Start your surrogacy journey with Creative Family Connections
Deciding to start a family and bring a new life into the world is a fulfilling and exciting experience. If you are considering surrogacy to foster a new life and expand your family, look no further than Creative Family Connections. We have been surrogacy experts since 2001 and have a wealth of experience helping families on their surrogacy journeys.
We save families time by organizing travel, paperwork, and appointments. We provide detailed guidance every step of the way and do our best to offer support before you even know to ask for it. Our goal is to make every surrogacy journey as stress-free as possible, matching you with the right match and handling the legal paperwork.
If you’re ready to begin your surrogacy journey, contact us today to learn more about our services.
Linked Sources:
- https://www.creativefamilyconnections.com/traditional-surrogacy-vs-gestational-surrogacy/
- https://www.healthline.com/health/pregnancy/miscarriage-rates-by-week
- https://www.creativefamilyconnections.com/request-more-info/
