Explaining the idea of Gestational Surrogacy to your child may seem like one of the most difficult tasks of the process for both Intended Parents and Gestational Surrogates. Luckily, there are resources available to parents to help explain the process.
Young children far and wide will enjoy reading about the concept of Surrogacy in, “The Kangaroo Pouch.” This book lightly guides the reader through the journey of the decision-making process for the Surrogate, the pregnancy and the baby that is then given back to the biological parents.
Another wonderful children’s book is, “Sacha, the Little Bright Shooting Star: The Story of Surrogacy.” This beautiful tale is accompanied by watercolored illustrations all children will enjoy. It introduces the love story of Nita, the circus bear, and Nanook, a bear from the forest. The two travel the woods to follow their dream of having a baby of their own to share with the world.
“Why I’m So Special: A Story About Surrogacy,” is the perfect tool to starting a conversation with little ones who were given birth to via Surrogacy. It uses simplistic terms and explains the Surrogacy process in a warm and loving way.
In most cases, children are incredibly receptive to the idea of a Surrogate helping make a family’s dream come true. Keeping them informed will help them process the journey whether their parent is the Surrogate or the Intended Parent. Remember, children understand a lot more of what is going on around them than they are given credit for and with resources like these, you should have no problem explaining to them the beautiful experience that is Surrogacy!
Staci Swiderski, CEO and owner of Family Source Consultants, has been a prominent leader in reproductive medicine for over two decades. Through her strategic vision and dedication, she has developed Family Source Consultants into a globally recognized agency specializing in comprehensive egg donation and gestational surrogacy services. Under Staci’s leadership, the agency has become a trusted partner for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors worldwide, known for its rigorous standards, compassionate support, and commitment to excellence in third-party reproduction.
Her professional insight is uniquely informed by her own family-building experiences. As an intended parent, Staci welcomed her son via gestational surrogacy in 2005, and as a known egg donor, she assisted an infertile couple in expanding their family. These experiences lend a rare depth to her leadership and have fueled her ongoing dedication to ethical, empathetic, and professional support within the field of reproductive medicine.
