Through our extensive experience in this field, the team at NewGen Families has witnessed first hand the incredibly strong bonds between intended parents and their babies born through surrogacy. Below are our top 6 tips for fostering a deep connection with your baby throughout the pregnancy period.

1. Relationship with your surrogate

From the moment you begin your surrogacy journey, open communication is vital. Regularly talking to your surrogate, whether through calls, texts, video calls or in-person helps create a connection and shared purpose. This connection not only strengthens your relationship with the surrogate but also reinforces your emotional bond with your child while they are in utero.

2. Journalling

Starting a journal to document your thoughts, hopes, and dreams for your child or ways you are preparing for their arrival can serve as a beautiful keepsake to give to your child when they’re older, showcasing the love that surrounded them even before birth.

3. Utilizing Belly Buds

Belly Buds are a special product designed to help intended parents bond with their baby during the pregnancy. Belly Buds are speakers that can be placed on the surrogate’s belly, allowing parents to play music, recordings, or their voices directly to the baby in utero, helping their baby recognize their voices and familiar sounds even before birth.

4. Preparing a nursery

Creating a nursery can be a wonderful way to get excited and can give you a focus while you await the arrival of your little one.

5. Attending prenatal appointments

Whenever possible, attend prenatal appointments in person or via phone with your surrogate. Being present during these visits allows you to witness important milestones in your baby’s development and receive information firsthand about your baby’s growth. 

6. Celebrate milestones

We understand some intended parents may be cautious about celebrating, which is completely normal, but marking important milestones during the pregnancy can make the experience feel more tangible and bring everyone involved closer together. Whether it’s sharing photos with loved ones, organizing a special dinner or a baby shower (virtually or in person), your journey to parenthood deserves to be celebrated just as much as anyone else’s.