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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 or support families in their homes, 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. Your Surrogacy Support E-Book (Part 1)

    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. Reflection

    8. What is Surrogacy Quiz

    9. (Part 2) Your Surrogacy Support E-Book Download

    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) Your Surrogacy Support E-Book

    1. Chapter 3 Video

    2. Tailoring Support for Surrogacy

    3. Connection and Communication

    4. Connection and Communication Assignment

    5. Important Considerations for Surrogacy

    6. Interviewing Surrogacy Clients

    7. Effective and Inclusive Language

    8. Birth Preparation for Surrogates

    9. Birth Preparation for Parents Via Surrogacy

    10. Lactation Considerations for Surrogates

    11. Newborn Feeding Options and Support for Parents Via Surrogacy

    12. Tips from a LEC

    13. Birth Preferences and Planning

    14. Birth Preferences from a Care Professional Assignment

    15. Hospital Packing Lists

    16. Travel for Parents Via Surrogacy

    17. Newborn Gear for Parents Via Surrogacy

    18. Babywearing for Parents Via Surrogacy

    19. Childcare Support

    20. Hospital Tours & Birth Education Assignment

    21. Tianna Barr (Surrogacy Birth Doula)

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

    23. Birth Support for Surrogacy

    24. Decision Making During A Surrogacy Birth

    25. Varied Birth Scenarios

    26. Supporting Potential Challenges

    27. Midwife Reminder

    28. Care Provider's Role

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

    30. Postpartum Considerations for Surrogacy

    31. Newborn Care for Parents Via Surrogacy

    32. Support in the first 24 Hours

    33. A Sample Inquiry Form

    34. Intake Form Examples for Care Professionals

    35. Create Your Own Intake Form for Surrogacy Assignment!

    36. Contract Tips for Surrogacy

    37. Travel Doulas

    38. Travel Doula for Surrogacy (Contract Example)

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

    40. Newborn Care Log Example

    41. Connection After A Surrogacy Journey

    42. Final Assignment/Exam

    43. Resources and Bibliography

    44. Live 1:1 Sessions with Ash
  • $250.00
  • 76 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