IP Surrogacy Guidance · Independent Support
Growing Families
Growing Families is a trusted, independent global service supporting intended parents (IPs) through every step of the surrogacy journey — from first questions to bringing your baby home. Founded by Sam Everingham, a dad via surrogacy and a leading global expert.
About Growing Families
Growing Families provides independent, non-commercial guidance to intended parents exploring domestic and international surrogacy. Their team supports IPs from initial exploration through matching, treatment, birth and parental order — always with an ethical, family-first approach.
Whether you're just starting to research surrogacy or actively planning a journey abroad, Growing Families can help you understand your options, avoid pitfalls, and connect with verified providers in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Georgia and beyond.
How they support intended parents
Personalised Consultation
One-to-one guidance with independent experts to help you understand your options and choose the right destination.
End-to-End Journey Support
Ongoing support from planning to birth, including matching, medical, legal and travel coordination.
Embryo & Sperm Shipping
Guidance on safely and legally transporting embryos and sperm across international borders.
Pre- and Post-Birth Support
Practical and legal help around the birth, citizenship, parental orders and returning home with your baby.
Why intended parents choose Growing Families
- Independent, non-commercial guidance for intended parents
- Deep global expertise across the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Georgia and more
- Ethical standards and verified provider network
- Trusted by intended parents from the UK, Australia, Canada, US and Europe
- Ongoing free webinars and educational events
Who they help
Growing Families supports intended parents from around the world, tailoring advice to the legal and citizenship considerations of your home country.
Free Educational Webinars
Growing Families runs regular free live webinars covering surrogacy in the USA, Mexico, Canada, Colombia and more — designed for intended parents who want practical, honest answers on timelines, costs and legal considerations.
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Growing Families — frequently asked questions
What does Growing Families do?
Growing Families provides independent, non-commercial surrogacy and donor guidance for intended parents. They offer personalised consultations, end-to-end journey support, embryo and sperm shipping guidance, and pre- and post-birth legal and practical support.
Which countries does Growing Families cover?
Growing Families supports surrogacy journeys in the USA, Canada, Mexico, Colombia, Argentina, Georgia and other destinations, and advises intended parents based in the UK, Australia, New Zealand, Canada, the USA and across Europe.
Is Growing Families an agency?
No. Growing Families is an independent guidance and education service, not a surrogacy agency or clinic. They help intended parents understand their options and connect with verified, ethical providers rather than selling a single programme.
Who founded Growing Families?
Growing Families was founded by Sam Everingham, a dad via surrogacy and one of the world's leading independent experts on international surrogacy law, ethics and practice.
Are the Growing Families webinars free?
Yes. Growing Families runs regular free live webinars for intended parents covering country-by-country costs, timelines, legal and citizenship considerations, with live Q&A.
How do I get advice from Growing Families?
You can book a personalised one-to-one consultation through the Growing Families website, attend one of their free webinars, or send an enquiry through their Babble Connect profile.
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Growing Families is an independent third-party service. Babble Connect features Growing Families as trusted surrogacy support and is not responsible for the services they provide. Always seek independent legal advice before beginning any surrogacy journey.Last updated: August 2026
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