Family Makers Surrogacy

I am grateful to share that working with Family Makers was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From the very beginning, they made the entire surrogacy journey feel personal, supportive, and genuinely meaningful. What could have felt overwhelming at times instead felt seamless because of the incredible team behind it and their expertise as well as the education they offered me. They don’t treat you like “just another match,” they truly become family and have your best interest in mind. Every single one of the Ashle(e/y)’s and Shelby went above and beyond in each interaction I had with them. You can feel how deeply they care about everyone involved in the journey. They celebrate the exciting moments with you, support you through the emotional ones, and always make sure you feel seen, heard, and valued. What impressed me most was how proactive and professional they were throughout the process. They anticipated potential bumps before they even became issues and handled everything with so much care and experience. And on the rare occasion something unexpected did come up, they addressed it quickly, calmly, and professionally. Having that level of support and trust made all the difference. What makes Family Makers even more special is that their support doesn’t stop once delivery happens or the journey officially comes to a close. They continue to check in, offer support, and genuinely care long after the baby is born. That ongoing connection says so much about the kind of people they are and the heart behind what they do. I feel incredibly lucky to have worked with Family Makers and to have had such an amazing experience throughout my journey. It truly was everything I could ask for and more, and I’m already looking forward to starting another journey with them in the future. I would recommend them to anyone looking for an agency that offers not only professionalism and experience, but also that personal touch and genuine care that makes all the difference. Family Makers doesn’t just help create families, they become part of yours.🫶🏻

I couldn’t say enough good things about Family Makers. They treat you like people, not a number, and met us in the hardest time of our life. Ashley helped advocate for both us and our GC, navigating us through each step. They grieved with us in our losses, handling things in the background without ask, open and direct communication. And at last celebrating the wins, the birth of our son.

Family makers…where to even begin. For starters- they helped change our entire world in the best way possible. We are holding our baby girl in our arms today without any gripes or bad memories through the entire surrogacy journey. We had an incredible experience with this agency from start to finish. They matched us with the most amazing surrogate (who has utilized them for her journeys 2x before us) and we truly couldn’t have asked for a better agency. From day one, their team was supportive, responsive, and deeply invested in making sure everything went smoothly. What stood out most was how they guided us every step of the way. At no point did we feel overwhelmed—they anticipated our needs, answered every question, and made what could have been a stressful process feel organized and manageable. They knew what we needed to know before we even knew what the next step was. Surrogacy was a brand new world for us, and we are eternally grateful for their hard work that took such a scary, intimate and uncertain process and made it a flawless and exciting experience. Their professionalism, compassion, and attention to detail gave us complete peace of mind throughout the entire experience. Even when we were “shopping” agencies before we even went through IVF, they were the only agency who took the time to discuss details and expectations with me, while the others said they would give me information after embryos were created, this showed us that they cared about people in this season, not just the business side of it. Our rockstar of a coordinator Ashley Christman claims her role was small, but truly she was our comfort and who we ran to first anytime we needed something or had a random thought. Ashlee Hammonds, the owner of the agency is also incredible. She is meticulous with accepting the right women to be surrogates and she was an intended parent herself, she knows how deeply emotional the journey can be and sets the high standard for her agency to make sure intended parents and surrogates can enter this “world” feeling supported but also understood. We wholeheartedly recommend this agency to anyone considering this path—you will be in the best hands.

Finally a good time to write my review! Choosing Family Makers for my surrogacy journey was one of the best decisions I’ve ever made. From the very beginning, the process felt thoughtful, organized, and genuinely supportive. Every step — from applying to delivery — was handled with care, clarity, and compassion. My coordinator (Ashley Christman) was absolutely phenomenal. She was communicative, knowledgeable, and truly invested in me as a person, not just a surrogate. One moment that will stay with me forever was during a late-night placental abruption. I couldn’t get ahold of my intended parents, and without hesitation my coordinator stayed awake, continuously trying to reach them and making sure I was ok. That level of dedication speaks volumes about the kind of agency Family Makers is. My intended parents were nothing short of amazing. From our first match meeting, it felt like a beautiful, natural connection. We were truly a picture-perfect match, built on trust, respect, and gratitude. I felt appreciated and supported every step of the way, and it made the entire experience incredibly meaningful. The journey itself was smooth and well-coordinated — from medical clearances, legal, and transfer, to ultrasounds, milestones, and ultimately delivery. Everything felt intentional and well-paced, which allowed me to focus on what mattered most: carrying this precious gift with confidence and peace. Applying 3/16/2024 & Delivering on 6/7/25 was the culmination of an unforgettable experience — one filled with purpose, teamwork, and heart. I am forever grateful to Family Makers, my coordinator, and my intended parents for making this journey so positive and beautiful. The owner Ashlee Hammonds even checked on me with the minor complication, during my hospital stay & post delivery & even 6 weeks post-partum! If you are considering surrogacy, I cannot recommend Family Makers enough. They don’t just guide you through a process — they walk beside you through one of the most meaningful journeys of your life. 💛

I had done my research prior to making that leap into the surrogacy world and was on fence between going independent and using an agency so I posted on a surrogacy match group first to "test the waters". That's where I met my intended parents in May of 2022. I'm 8 months postpartum now which is insane, we have stayed in touch and I receive the cutest baby photos ♡ With that being said I wanted to share my experience! After meeting my intended mom she sent me the link to their surrogacy agency, Family Makers! My first step was to fill out their surrogate application, which was very simple and straightforward. After my application was approved and we had our video call with Ashlee we were officially matched in July of 2022. My IPs had their psych evaluation done two weeks later and then my husband & I had ours in September after I got medical clearance (SHG & labs). Once the clinic received our psych evaluation results we had a meeting with my IPs IVF doctor to go over some things in September which allowed us to move forward with our joint psych evaluation in October. We signed our legal contract and it was then sent to their IVF doctor in November where we then had a med consult. I was given my med calendar and prescribed lupron, progesterone and baby aspirin in which I started on 12/02/2022. I had my endo lining check in January 2023, started PIO on 1/6 and transferred on January 11th, transfer felt like a pap smear yet beautiful because we literally saw baby be shot into my uterus. My IPs flew out to us for heartbeat confirmation a week later and to celebrate IM and I got matching permanent heart bracelets, we still wear them 🤍 Between heartbeat confirmation and the birth, my IPs visited a couple more times for ultrasounds (anatomy scan) and maternity photos, every visit felt like family coming into town. My boys and their daughter were also very involved in the process which was important to all of us. They drove into town after I was monitored for High BP at my 37 week appointment just to be on the safe side and let me tell you their parent intuition was correct! We met up for pedicures and lunch the following day, got a blood pressure cuff and checked it at home where my BP was higher than it's ever been in my life so we made the call. It quite literally could not have worked out more perfectly as my boys Grandpa was already in town visiting so we were able to head straight to the hospital - I was monitored, admitted into L&D on September 9th and induced that evening. Baby was born the following morning at 11:30am on 9/10/23 as my husband and baby's Dad held my hand, MOM caught her own baby! There were no dry eyes in that room! It was beautiful! 🤍 I personally would never go through surrogacy independently because the agency helped so much with the process and lessened the load and stress of things. I tend to get overwhelmed easily and I didn't feel that way at all. Both Ashlee and Samara (case manager) called and texted me frequently throughout the entire journey to check in and see how I was doing. Whenever I needed help with escrow or paying a medical bill they were on top of it! After surro baby's birth, Samara and Ashlee sent me a couple of unexpected gifts that left me teary eyed. They were always there, every step of the way ready to help when needed. I truly appreciated it. This was all very important to me, it made me feel seen and showed me that even though I didn't initially start my first surrogacy journey with them that they still cared about me as their GC. I would highly recommend Family Makers Surrogacy Agency! I am very Blessed to have had this journey, truly life changing. Here's some photos of my journey 🤍