By Marlon Menendez, Fertility Coach and Surrogacy Dad
The American Stork
A Book That Understands Intended Parents
Virginia Frank, a reproductive law attorney with years of hands-on experience, created this guide with the intended parent in mind. It’s part how-to manual, part personal journal, and 100% grounded in empathy and ethics. Whether you’re exploring gestational surrogacy in the U.S. or internationally, including more affordable destinations like Bogotá, Colombia, this book offers a clear, compassionate roadmap.
Illustrated by Sarah Marie Adamson and edited by Melissa N. Martínez, the book includes real voices—including mine. On pages 26–27, I share how my husband and I built our family abroad, choosing cross-border surrogacy for both its affordability and integrity. The book reflects journeys like ours while offering valuable insights for anyone navigating fertility care.
Why It Stands Out in the Fertility World
In an industry often driven by agencies and marketing-heavy platforms, it’s refreshing to find a professionally written, ethically grounded surrogacy resource that doesn’t push an agenda. This book empowers intended parents with real knowledge: legal guidance, step-by-step planning, and emotional support.
Even better? It includes space for your reflections. This small but powerful detail turns the book into a keepsake—one you can use throughout the process and look back on years later.
For Coaches, Clinics, and Families Alike
As someone who coaches intended parents—especially LGBTQ+ families and individuals pursuing surrogacy in Colombia or other affordable international options—I’ve already added this guide to my recommended resources. It’s informative without being clinical, honest without being overwhelming, and inclusive without being generic.
It’s rare to find a fertility book that’s both expert-driven and emotionally aware. Virginia Frank strikes that balance beautifully.
Final Thoughts: A Must-Have for the Surrogacy Journey
If you’re building a family through ART—whether through IVF, egg donation, or surrogacy—this guide will help you feel informed, organized, and supported.
At The American Stork, we believe everyone deserves access to ethical, affordable, and compassionate fertility care. This book aligns with that mission. It’s a tool we’ll recommend again and again—because resources like this make all the difference.
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