ConceiveAbilities Provides Expert Guidance for Surrogacy Conversations

The agency offers tips for partners to navigate the surrogacy journey with confidence.

Mar. 19, 2026 at 10:57am

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ConceiveAbilities, a leading national egg donor and surrogacy agency, is providing expert guidance and support for women considering surrogacy and their partners. The agency recognizes that the initial conversation between partners is a critical first step, and offers comprehensive resources to help couples navigate every question and concern, from medical safety and legal protections to emotional support and family logistics.

Why it matters

Surrogacy is a life-changing decision that impacts the entire family. By addressing partners' questions and concerns upfront, ConceiveAbilities aims to empower women considering surrogacy while ensuring their partners feel informed, comfortable, and supported throughout the process.

The details

ConceiveAbilities has guided women and their families through surrogacy for over 30 years. The agency provides a team of nurses, fertility clinic coordinators, mental health professionals, and surrogacy specialists to help couples navigate every aspect of the journey. Partners are supported in defining their own role, whether that means attending appointments, helping with logistics, or offering encouragement from the sidelines.

  • ConceiveAbilities is spotlighting surrogacy conversations during Surrogacy Awareness Month in March 2026.

The players

ConceiveAbilities

A leading national egg donor and surrogacy agency that has helped families grow for over 30 years.

Lori Jurecko, MA, LSW

A mental health professional who provides expert tips for starting the surrogacy conversation with a partner.

Allyson Meadows

A surrogacy specialist who shares insights on how partners often become proud and inspired supporters of the surrogacy journey.

Michelle DeMonte

The Vice President of Surrogate Engagement at ConceiveAbilities, who emphasizes the importance of transparency, expertise, and support throughout the surrogacy process.

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What they’re saying

“Women often think about becoming a surrogate long before they say it out loud. For partners, the idea is brand new. Once they understand the process and the meaning behind it, many go from hesitant to incredibly supportive.”

— Lori Jurecko, MA, LSW

“Almost every partner I've met ends up proud and inspired. They see the extraordinary impact their spouse is making in another family's life—regardless of how involved they choose to be.”

— Allyson Meadows, Surrogacy Specialist

“Trust is built through transparency, expertise, and support at every step. Our goal is to empower women considering surrogacy while ensuring their partners feel informed, comfortable, and supported—no matter how active or hands-off their role may be.”

— Michelle DeMonte, Vice President of Surrogate Engagement, ConceiveAbilities

What’s next

ConceiveAbilities will continue to provide comprehensive guidance and support for surrogates and their families throughout the surrogacy journey.

The takeaway

By addressing partners' questions and concerns upfront, ConceiveAbilities is helping couples approach surrogacy as an informed and confident team, empowering women considering this life-changing decision while ensuring their partners feel supported every step of the way.