Your intended parent profile is more than a document, it is your introduction, your story, and often the very first connection a surrogate will have with you. It’s an opportunity to share who you are, why you are pursuing surrogacy, and what this journey means to you.

At Family Source Consultants (FSC), we guide intended parents in creating profiles that feel authentic, thoughtful, and reflective of their values. Here are key tips to help you build a strong and meaningful profile.

Be Authentic and Personal

The most impactful profiles are genuine. This is not about saying the “perfect” thing, it is about sharing your real story.

Talk about:

  • Your relationship and family life
  • What led you to surrogacy
  • What becoming a parent means to you

Surrogates are looking to connect with people, not just information. Your authenticity is what creates that connection.

Share Your “Why”

Your journey matters. Many surrogates feel deeply connected to the “why” behind intended parents’ decision to pursue surrogacy.

Whether your path includes infertility, medical challenges, or other personal circumstances, sharing your story helps build understanding and emotional connection.

Highlight Your Lifestyle and Values

Give a glimpse into your everyday life. What does a typical weekend look like? What traditions or values are important to you?

This helps a surrogate envision the life you are creating for your future child and understand what matters most to you as a family.

Choose Photos That Tell Your Story

Photos are one of the most powerful parts of your profile.

Include:

  • Clear, high-quality images
  • Candid moments at home or with loved ones
  • Travel, hobbies, or meaningful life moments
  • Your home environment or nursery preparation

Photos should feel natural and warm, helping bring your story to life.

Be Clear About Communication Preferences

Every surrogacy journey looks different. Some intended parents prefer frequent updates and ongoing connection, while others are more comfortable with structured communication.

Sharing your communication style helps ensure alignment during the mutual matching process and sets expectations early.

Express Gratitude and Respect

Surrogacy is built on trust and generosity. Acknowledging the role a surrogate plays in your journey shows appreciation and respect.

Simple, sincere expressions of gratitude can make a meaningful impact and help build a strong foundation for your future relationship.

Keep It Thoughtful and Well-Organized

While authenticity matters most, presentation also plays a role. A clear, well-organized profile that flows naturally is easier to read and more engaging.

Our FSC team provides guidance and feedback to ensure your profile feels complete, polished, and aligned with your story.

You Are Telling the Beginning of Your Child’s Story

Your profile is more than an introduction, it is the beginning of your child’s story.

It reflects your hopes, your journey, and the life you are building. Taking the time to create something meaningful can help foster a strong connection with the right surrogate and set the tone for a positive experience.

If you are preparing your intended parent profile or want guidance on how to make it truly stand out, the team at Family Source Consultants is here to help.

Your story matters, and we are honored to help you share it.

Staci Swiderski, CEO and owner of Family Source Consultants, has been a prominent leader in reproductive medicine for over two decades. Through her strategic vision and dedication, she has developed Family Source Consultants into a globally recognized agency specializing in comprehensive egg donation and gestational surrogacy services. Under Staci’s leadership, the agency has become a trusted partner for intended parents, surrogates, and egg donors worldwide, known for its rigorous standards, compassionate support, and commitment to excellence in third-party reproduction.

Her professional insight is uniquely informed by her own family-building experiences. As an intended parent, Staci welcomed her son via gestational surrogacy in 2005, and as a known egg donor, she assisted an infertile couple in expanding their family. These experiences lend a rare depth to her leadership and have fueled her ongoing dedication to ethical, empathetic, and professional support within the field of reproductive medicine.