10/08/2026
In this episode, Maria and Kristi discuss:
• What does a surrogacy coordinator actually do?
• What does a surrogacy agency handle for intended parents?
• What happens behind the scenes during a U.S. surrogacy journey?
• How does a coordinator support a gestational surrogate?
• What is the coordinator’s role during surrogate matching and medical screening?
• What happens around IVF and embryo transfer?
• How is a surrogacy pregnancy coordinated?
• What happens when there are delays, problems, or difficult news?
• How do coordinators work with fertility clinics, attorneys, escrow teams, insurance providers, intended parents, and surrogates?
• How does a coordinator help manage the emotional side of surrogacy?
• What should intended parents look for when choosing a surrogacy agency?
• Why is surrogacy coordination about much more than appointments and paperwork?
Kristi also shares the human side of being a surrogacy coordinator: supporting families through uncertainty, handling unexpected problems, navigating difficult conversations, and managing situations behind the scenes that intended parents may never realize are happening.
Whether you are an intended parent considering surrogacy in the United States, researching U.S. surrogacy agencies, learning how the gestational surrogacy process works, or considering becoming a surrogate, this episode helps explain who coordinates a surrogacy journey, what that coordination involves, and why the role matters.💜
At SMARTPath Fertility, we believe that fertility care is more than just medical treatment—it’s about heart, support, and walking this journey together. Whether you’re an intended parent, a surrogate, or a donor, you deserve personalized care and guidance every step of the way.
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