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What is surrogacy? Learn more about the process, the professionals involved, surrogacy terminology, and of course, the misconceptions. Who are you supporting? What are some of the "Whys" behind becoming a surrogate or becoming a parent via surrogacy? Hear personal stories from surrogates and parents who have walked this path. Gain tips to tailor care for surrogacy journeys- whether you work in a hospital setting, support families in their homes, or on their travels. Learn ways to provide compassionate, comprehensive care for everyone involved.

    1. Module 1 Welcome

      FREE PREVIEW

    2. Module 1 Video

    3. Course Outline and Main Topics

    4. Care Professional Survey

    5. Main Topics Survey

    6. Part 1 of Your Surrogacy Support Workbook

    7. What Is The Surrogacy Birth Program?

    1. Chapter 1 Video

    2. Surrogacy Arrangements

    3. Surrogacy Terminology

    4. Surrogacy Process & Professionals

    5. Surrogacy Matching Process

    6. Surrogacy Misconceptions

    7. Surrogacy Friendly States and Changing Laws

    8. Reflection

    9. What is Surrogacy Quiz

    10. Part 2 of Your Surrogacy Support Workbook

    1. Chapter 2 Video

    2. Who Are You Supporting: The Why Behind Surrogacy

    3. Qualifications and Considerations for GC(s) and IP(s)

    4. Joey and Rob's Story

    5. Kristen and TJ's Story

    6. IP Video Reflections

    7. Victoria's Story

    8. Jenny Shares a Challenging Part of Her Surrogacy Journey

    9. Jenny's Most Memorable Moment

    10. Stephanie's Surrogacy Experience

    11. Ash's Favorite Moments

    12. Ash's Most Challenging Moment

    13. Cheyenne's Story

    14. Katherine's Favorite Moment

    15. GC Reflections

    16. Part 3 of Your Surrogacy Support Workbook

    1. Chapter 3 Video

    2. Tailoring Support for Surrogacy

    3. Supporting Both Parties

    4. Key "Take-Aways" for Tailoring Support (for either or both parties)

    5. Connection and Communication

    6. Connection and Communication Assignment

    7. Important Considerations for Surrogacy

    8. Interviewing Surrogacy Clients

    9. Effective and Inclusive Language

    10. Birth Preparation for Surrogates

    11. Birth Preparation for Parents Via Surrogacy

    12. Lactation Considerations for Surrogates

    13. Newborn Feeding Options and Support for Parents Via Surrogacy

    14. Human Milk and Surrogacy

    15. Tips from a LEC

    16. Birth Preferences and Planning

    17. Birth Preferences from a Care Professional Assignment

    18. Hospital Packing Lists

    19. Travel for Parents Via Surrogacy

    20. Newborn Gear for Parents Via Surrogacy

    21. Babywearing for Parents Via Surrogacy

    22. Childcare Support

    23. Hospital Tours & Birth Education Assignment

    24. Tianna Barr (Surrogacy Birth Doula)

    25. A Birth Doula's Tips for Attending a Surrogacy Birth

    26. Birth Support for Surrogacy

    27. Decision Making During A Surrogacy Birth

    28. Varied Birth Scenarios

    29. Supporting Potential Challenges

    30. Midwife Reminder

    31. Care Provider's Role

    32. Immediately After A Surrogacy Birth (the golden hours)

    33. Postpartum Considerations for Surrogacy

    34. Newborn Care for Parents Via Surrogacy

    35. Support in the first 24 Hours

    36. A Sample Inquiry Form

    37. Intake Form Examples for Care Professionals

    38. Create Your Own Intake Form for Surrogacy Assignment!

    39. Contract Tips for Surrogacy

    40. Travel Doulas

    41. Travel Doula for Surrogacy (Contract Example)

    42. A Day in the Life of a Doula or NCS

    43. Newborn Care Log Example

    44. Connection After A Surrogacy Journey

    45. Final Assignment/Exam

    46. Resources and Bibliography

    47. Live 1:1 Sessions with Ash
  • $250.00
  • 80 lessons
  • 1.5 hours of video content

Gain A Deeper Understanding of Surrogacy Experiences

This course consists of 4 modules with pre-recorded video lessons, downloads, and other media learning content and assignments. Live, office hours are available for all participants. You will receive a Surrogacy Support Badge after completing all 4 modules and assignments. See you inside the training!

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Testimonials

“Really enjoyed taking this course! It was very organized and on a user friendly platform. Love that it was self paced, super easy to download really useful information as well that I will definitely continue to refer back to. Ash is an amazing teacher, you can really sense the passion she has for the material. Highly recommend this course to anyone interested in learning more about surrogacy!”

Kaley, Birth and Postpartum Doula

“Ash was able to successfully create a certification program that really got information across and made it easy to ask unanswered questions throughout. I really appreciate a course that provides practice questions like this one, as it really helped retain information. The videos provided also made it easier to understand different points of views. I really enjoyed going through the course completely. ”

Karina, Birth and Postpartum Doula