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What Surrogates Should Know About the Birth Plan & Delivery Day With GRACE

December 17, 2025

Resources for Surrogates

Delivery day is one of the most meaningful moments in the entire surrogacy journey. For surrogates, it is the culmination of months of dedication, compassion, and physical care. At GRACE, we honor this moment with deep respect and thoughtful planning so you feel supported, informed, and emotionally grounded.

A clear birth plan is essential. It helps ensure that everyone involved, the surrogate, intended parents, medical team, and GRACE staff, knows what to expect. This creates a calm, organized environment where the focus remains on your well-being and the safe arrival of the baby.

Below is everything surrogates should know about what GRACE coordinates and how we walk with you through every detail of delivery day.

Delivery Logistics: What GRACE Coordinates for You

From the moment your due date approaches, we are already working behind the scenes to ensure a seamless experience. GRACE handles all communication and preparation with the hospital, making sure they understand your role and the intended parents’ needs.

We coordinate:

Hospital intake and pre-registration
Delivery preferences outlined in your birth plan
Communication between the OB, nurses, intended parents, and GRACE
Arrival timing for the intended parents
Support arrangements if labor begins unexpectedly

You won’t have to manage logistics or repeated explanations. We take care of everything so you can focus on your comfort and health.

Hospital Coordination: A Team That Already Knows You

When you arrive at the hospital, the staff is already aware:

That you are the gestational carrier
Who the intended parents are
Who will have access to the delivery room
Who makes medical decisions for the baby
What the birth plan outlines for immediate care after delivery

This prevents confusion and ensures that your boundaries and the intended parents’ wishes are respected from the very beginning.

Presence of Intended Parents: Creating a Beautiful First Moment

Most intended parents hope to be present for the birth of their child. GRACE prepares them in advance so they know how to support you appropriately and respectfully.

Depending on your comfort level, the birth plan will specify:

Whether intended parents may be in the delivery room
Where they will stand and how they can support you
Whether they cut the umbilical cord
When they can hold the baby
Whether photos or videos are allowed

If the intended parents cannot arrive in time, we coordinate video calls so they can still witness the baby’s first moments.

These details ensure that the delivery honors both you and the parents whose lives you are helping create.

Emotional Support for Surrogates: You Are Never Alone

Birth can bring a mix of emotions, even for experienced surrogates. Pride, relief, fulfillment, and emotional release are all natural parts of this moment.

GRACE is present to support you emotionally, not just logistically. Our team remains in close communication, offering reassurance, guidance, and space for you to process the experience in your own way. Many surrogates describe delivery day as deeply meaningful, and having the right support helps that moment feel grounded and positive.

Postpartum Planning: Your Comfort and Recovery Come First

Your birth plan will also include your postpartum needs, ensuring the hospital prioritizes your comfort after delivery.

We help you prepare for:

Immediate postpartum care
Whether you prefer privacy or to briefly see the baby
Options for pumping breast milk if you choose
Medication needs
Communication boundaries with the intended parents
Follow-up appointments and recovery timelines

GRACE checks in frequently throughout the weeks after delivery to ensure you feel supported both emotionally and physically.

Legal Documents & Parentage: What Happens After Birth

California and other surrogacy-friendly states streamline the post-birth legal processes. GRACE works closely with attorneys to ensure everything is completed properly.

This typically includes:

Parentage documents confirming the intended parents as legal parents
Hospital forms clarifying that you are not responsible for the baby’s medical decisions
Ensuring the baby’s birth certificate accurately lists the intended parents
Guidance on signing any necessary post-delivery paperwork

Our goal is to make this part effortless for you. You should never feel rushed, confused, or pressured.

Your Delivery Day With GRACE Is Built on Respect, Clarity, and Care

Delivery day is not just about logistics. It is about honoring the journey you have undertaken and the life you helped bring into the world. GRACE ensures that this moment is handled with compassion, clarity, and gratitude.

Step Into Delivery Day With Confidence and Care

Birth is a powerful chapter in your surrogacy journey, and you deserve to experience it with clarity, dignity, and unwavering support. At GRACE, we make sure your birth plan reflects your needs, your comfort, and your emotional well-being. You are never alone in this process.

If you’re ready to explore surrogacy or want to understand how GRACE supports surrogates from the first conversation to delivery day and beyond, we invite you to connect with us.

Start your journey with a team that values you, protects you, and celebrates you every step of the way. Apply today and discover the GRACE experience.

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