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An Ivy Surrogacy case manager smiles while holding a newborn baby boy swaddled in a soft duck-print blanket in a Houston hospital room.

Birth AnnouncementsJul 5, 2026

Houston Joy: A Baby Boy Born on the Fourth of July

On July 4, 2026, a healthy baby boy arrived in Houston, TX through surrogacy — a story of patience across two transfers, and one intended mother's dream fulfilled.

Ivy Surrogacy birth announcement featured image: a gestational carrier in a hospital gown cradles a swaddled newborn girl in a pink knit hat, with the baby's face pixelated for privacy. Deep navy design with pink accents reads "A Baby Girl Has Arrived," Phoenix, Arizona, July 3, 2026.

Birth AnnouncementsJul 4, 2026

Phoenix Joy: A Baby Girl Arrives After a Single Transfer Success

After five matches fell through elsewhere, a long-awaited baby girl arrived in Phoenix, AZ on a first-try embryo transfer with Ivy Surrogacy.

Ivy Surrogacy team members Becca and Kelli standing alongside the gestational carrier in her hospital room, celebrating the birth of a baby girl in Los Angeles, California on July 2, 2026.

Birth AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026

A Baby Girl Arrives in Los Angeles: A Journey of Joy and Hope

A baby girl was born in Los Angeles on July 2, 2026 — a joyful surrogacy success and a family's long-awaited dream come true with Ivy Surrogacy.

Ivy Surrogacy birth announcement graphic on deep navy with pink accents — "Welcome, Baby Girl," Sacramento, California, born July 2, 2026, 5 lbs 15 oz, 40 weeks 1 day.

Birth AnnouncementsJul 3, 2026

Welcome to the World, Baby Girl — Born in Sacramento

A long-awaited baby girl arrived in Sacramento on July 2, 2026 — a healthy, joyful surrogacy success story from the Ivy Surrogacy family.

United States Supreme Court building with Equal Justice Under Law inscription — the court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship on June 30 2026

For Intended ParentsJun 30, 2026

Supreme Court Upholds Birthright Citizenship: What It Means for Surrogacy Intended Parents

The Supreme Court ruled 6-3 to uphold birthright citizenship, striking down Trump's executive order. Learn what this means for surrogacy intended parents.

For Intended ParentsJun 29, 2026

Sperm Donor Age Limit: Why Your Donor Doesn't Need to Be Under 30

Many intended parents assume a sperm donor should be under 30, but sperm and eggs age differently. See what ASRM says and what matters more than age.

For Sperm DonorsJun 26, 2026

Why Does My Donation Have a 35-Day Quarantine? A Sperm Donor's Guide

Why some clinics require a 35-day quarantine for known sperm donors: how FDA rules differ from ASRM guidance, why it's exactly 35 days, and how it can affect payment timing.

Title graphic: "Cholestasis of Pregnancy (ICP) in a Surrogate Pregnancy — what intended parents should know," Ivy Surrogacy.

For Intended ParentsJun 25, 2026

ICP in a Surrogate Pregnancy: What Intended Parents Should Know About Cholestasis

What intrahepatic cholestasis of pregnancy (ICP) means in a surrogate pregnancy: the real risks, how a history affects matching, treatment and delivery timing.

Title graphic for Ivy Surrogacy's guide to labor induction in surrogacy, set on a dark teal gradient with gold accents.

For Intended ParentsJun 22, 2026

Labor Induction in Surrogacy: Why It's Common and What to Expect

Labor induction is common in U.S. surrogacy. An OB-guided look at the medical reasons, the 39-week question, and why the surrogate and her doctor decide.

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