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Real surrogacy journeys, community conversations, and practical guidance from The Biggest Ask team.

Nov 9, 2026

Surrogacy insurance: what intended parents need to know before a match

A practical guide to surrogacy insurance, from checking a GC's policy to planning for coverage changes, delivery, and your baby's first days.

Nov 3, 2026

Why surrogacy contracts talk about things nobody wants to imagine

Surrogacy contracts cover hard conversations before pregnancy, so intended parents and gestational carriers have a clearer, safer plan when life gets complicated.

Oct 26, 2026

The Things We Wish Everyone Knew Before Starting Surrogacy

Ten honest things intended parents and gestational carriers should talk through before starting a surrogacy journey, from matching to postpartum care.

Oct 22, 2026

GC centered and IP centered: what fair surrogacy support actually looks like

GC centered and IP centered support respects a carrier's autonomy while giving intended parents clear information, care, and a real place in the journey.

Oct 16, 2026

What a Surrogacy Journey Actually Looks Like Beyond the Highlight Reel

A real surrogacy journey includes screening, legal work, waiting, relationship building, and postpartum support long before and after the photos.

Oct 5, 2026

Sometimes You Read a Post That Stays With You

Jenn shares how two TBA connections led her to carry for two families, and why trust, timing, and relationship matter in surrogacy.

Sep 28, 2026

The Story Behind The Biggest Ask

The Biggest Ask started as one intended parent's search for honest information. Here's the story behind TBA, why it exists, and what shaped the way we work.

Sep 21, 2026

Bringing More of TBA to the Blog

TBA's blog is back with more of our voice, honest conversations, and room for the parts of surrogacy that don't fit in a caption.

Sep 14, 2026

How to Find a Surrogate Without an Agency: A Step-by-Step Guide for Intended Parents

Wondering how to find a surrogate without an agency? Here's exactly where to look, how to market yourself, and what steps you still need to take on your own.

Sep 9, 2026

Surrogacy Escrow Explained: What It Is, How It Works, and Why It Matters

Surrogacy escrow explained: what it is, how it works, who controls it, and why every intended parent and surrogate needs it.

Sep 3, 2026

Surrogate Screening: What to Expect at Every Stage

Surrogate screening: here's what actually happens at each stage, from application to medical clearance and psych eval. A complete guide for surrogates and IPs.

Aug 17, 2026

Surrogate Requirements: Who Qualifies to Become a Surrogate in 2025-2026?

Who qualifies to become a surrogate? The age, health, BMI, and lifestyle requirements, and what happens when you do not quite fit the checklist.

Aug 10, 2026

How Much Do Surrogates Get Paid? A Real Compensation Breakdown

Base pay is just the start. A line-by-line look at surrogate compensation, from allowances and bonuses to reimbursements.

Aug 3, 2026

Independent Surrogacy: Pros, Cons, and How to Do It on Your Terms

What you save, what you take on, and how to decide if going independent is the right fit for your surrogacy story.

Jul 30, 2026

How Much Surrogacy Costs in 2025-2026: A Real Breakdown

A line-by-line breakdown of what surrogacy actually costs, from surrogate compensation to insurance and legal fees.

Nov 11, 2024

Embracing Black Joy in Surrogacy

A conversation about the importance of representation, joy, and community in the surrogacy space.

Nov 8, 2024

We are The Biggest Ask

The story behind The Biggest Ask — why we started and who we serve.

Nov 8, 2024

Where have we been?

A look behind the scenes at what we have been building and where we are headed.

Oct 18, 2022

Things I Wish Someone Had Told Us When We Began Our Journey

Nicole Fowle shares the hard-won lessons from three years of navigating surrogacy.

May 18, 2022

Surrogacy in the Normal World

What happens when you have to educate the medical community about surrogacy while your surrogate is pregnant.

Nov 29, 2021

Intended Fathers Journey Through Surrogacy

A Swiss couple shares their path to fatherhood through surrogacy in the U.S.

Oct 28, 2021

I was diagnosed with MRKH

Brianna was born without a uterus. Here is her story of diagnosis, acceptance, and the path to surrogacy.

Oct 20, 2021

My Experience as an Intended Mother While Our Surrogate was Pregnant

Courtney shares what it was really like waiting for her son to be born 2,226 miles away.

Aug 16, 2021

An Undiagnosed Disease and Our Path to Surrogacy

After over 150 medical appointments, Olivia found her answer: surrogacy was her path to parenthood.

Aug 9, 2021

How My Placenta Gave Me Cancer

Toni shares how a rare cancer after childbirth led her family to surrogacy.

May 26, 2021

My Take on Surrogacy Agencies

MJ reflects on her own experience with agencies and why she built The Biggest Ask differently.

May 19, 2021

How Much Surrogacy Cost Us

MJ breaks down every dollar her family spent on their surrogacy journey, with real numbers.

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